An Integrative Approach to Treating Eating Disorders

This training focuses on eating disorders, providing essential knowledge for professionals. The presenter explores why these disorders are often misunderstood, highlighting their complexity and the challenges they present in treatment. The presenter then introduces her method for treating eating disorders, which emphasizes addressing underlying issues and teaching foundational skills. This approach empowers clients to achieve full recovery. The goal is to equip professionals with tools to navigate these challenging cases effectively.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Identify at least 1 psychological or emotional function that eating disorders may serve.
  • List at least 3 warning signs or symptoms of eating disorders. 
  • Identify 1 specific action individuals can take to support someone struggling with an eating disorder. 

Format: Recorded webinar.

Duration:  90 minutes

Speakers: Bethany C. Crowley, LMFT, CEDS, BCN and Daryl Ann Smith, RD, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

Recorded on: 3/6/2025

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: 

  • Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.5  total Category I continuing education contact hours. WRPHTC provider number 99036.

 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.


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