An Introduction to Working with Eating Disorders, an NBCC Approved Event

625 7th Avenue Northeast,Hickory NC 28601

30 September, 2021

Description

Every client has a relationship with food and their body. Learn how to support your client in our relatable and entertaining 2 day workshop This program content was written specifically for the many professionals that come into contact with someone who may have an eating disorder. We are also aware that the relationship with food and body is very complicated and the average patient may deny that they have any issues with this or significantly underreport the problem. How do you address this and make it safe for the client? It starts with refreshing what you know about eating disorders. To collude with weight loss strategies or to ignore the issue completely can be harmful to your client. For anyone who feels nervous about how complicated treatment can be, who may need a refresher course, this workshop is for you. Many changes have been made in the DSM over the years for diagnostic criteria for eating disorders. Learn what they are, how to assess for an ED, and hear some of the latest treatment strategies. The 2nd day of the workshop we start the day off with learning about embodiment as a resource for recovery in your relationship to food and body. ED behaviors are often strategies for managing a dysregulated nervous system. Developing an understanding of our nervous system and building interoceptive awareness skills moves us to greater embodiment. Embodiment is a process of learning to inhabit ourselves from the inside out rather than reflecting on it from the outside. This process allows us to access the body as a resource in recovery. From there we will discuss attuned eating in a weight stigmatized culture, where we will learn how to approach clients from a harm reduction approach and philosophy.  Educating the client in nutrition from a non-diet approach and philosophy is imperative to recovery. How do you incorporate a positive nutrition education that includes intuitive eating, mindfulness, and Health at Every Size Principles? As their therapist, it’s important you understand this part of the work. Finally, we close it all out examining weight bias. You can expect education on cultural, systemic, and personal weight bias and how it can interfere with therapeutic work with our clients. We will discuss the research that supports the shift towards weight neutral care, what that looks like and provide participants tools to use in their practices. An Introduction to Working with Eating Disorders has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. The Body, Beauty, and Bravery Project is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC approval number SP-3612. (10 CE hours) We are so excited to bring this event to you and we have it spread out over 4 different cities. Right now we are working out the details of exact locations. The August 26 and 27th workshop will happen in the Asheville area at Fletcher Town Hall. Sept. 30/Oct 1st is scheduled for Hickory, NC. Feb. 10th and 11th is scheduled for Columbia, SC and finally, March 4th and 5th will take place in Matthews, NC. Scholarships! Representation matters. We acknowledge a gross under-representation of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) providers in the eating disorder community. We are committed to taking actionable steps toward change and removing barriers. We will hold 2 full scholarship spots in each training for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color. If interested, please reach out to: Jamie Earnhardt at [email protected] These scholarships will be filled on a first-come basis. We also need help running the workshop! We have 2 spots open for 40% off the ticket price. Email [email protected] if you're interested. We will need you to arrive at 8:45am both days and stay until 4:45. You will help with the signing in and signing out process that is required by NBCC. Alison Cross, LCMHC and a Certifiied Eating Disorder Specialist and Approved Supervisor (CEDS-S), together with her colleagues Heidi Andersen from Reclaiming Beauty, MS, LCMHC-S, RYT, CEDS-S, Kendra Gaffney from Nutritious Thoughts, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S, and Jamie Earnhardt from Body Rebels, LCMHC, have created together an incredible program for mental health care providers wanting to learn more about how to treat someone with an eating disorder. The rates of eating disorders have doubled in the past 20 years and we all agree, this is our public health crisis! More folks need to know how to work with this complicated illness and its many caveats. Learn from some of this community's best in a collaborative, interactive, and creative environment.