Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM CT/ 12:00 PM ET

• Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4344763506407299679
• Presentation: Recipe for Mental Health: How Food Functions in the Brain
• Presenter: Julia Cassidy, MS, RD, CEDRD-S, VP of Clinical Nutrition Services
• CEs offered: 1 CE hour through APA, CDR, and NBCC for live attendance

Abstract:

Without balanced nutrition and food flexibility, the brain cannot adequately communicate with the rest of your body. Among other things, this greatly affects changes in behavioral health. The theme of food flexibility can be applied to fit the needs and diagnoses in behavioral health; mental health, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. Behavioral health is positively impacted when we can neutralize how we see food, use a non-diet approach, and learn how to eat without judgment.  This presentation will identify how each diagnosis can benefit from nutrition intervention, balanced eating, and nutrient rehabilitation, all within the lens of focusing on food flexibility. We will also explore the different aspects of food flexibility and how it can be applied to behavioral health.

Objectives:

– Identify what food flexibility is and how it can be applied differently within the different behavioral health diagnoses

– Define nutrition psychiatry and outline the necessary nutrients for brain function and neurotransmitter production

– Explain the connection between food and mood in relation to the neurotransmitters

– Define different dietary approaches to help with mental health and mood stabilization

Agenda:

9:00am-9:15am PT- Welcome

9:15am-10:15am PT- Presentation

10:15am-10:30am PT- Q&A

Tuesday, February 14, 9:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM CT/ 12:00 PM ET

• Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4898501751410374742
• Presentation: Fears, Blocks, and Resistances to Compassion: Strategies to Help Clients Accept Compassion
• Presenters: Angela Dainas, M.Ed., LMFT, Regional Executive Director Virtual Program, and Sara Mischler, MA, LPC, Director of Clinical Services for virtual PHP and IOP
• CEs offered: 1 CE hour through APA, CDR, and NBCC for live attendance

Abstract:

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is an evidence-based practice in eating disorder treatment. CFT offers skills and strategies for reducing self-criticism and shame while also deepening an understanding of why one may experience fears, blocks, and resistances in receiving compassion from self and others. This presentation will focus on CFT concepts of two of the three flows of compassion and how FBRs (Fears, Blocks, and Resistances) function in the therapeutic process. We will explore the research and experience of how and why these FBRs present through the therapeutic experience and strategies to overcome them with clients.

Objectives:

– Define Compassion and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

– Introduce Fears, Blocks, and Resistances as a concept within CFT

– Identify four approaches to addressing the FBRs in the therapeutic process

– Identify specific interventions based in CFT research for helping clients receive compassion from themselves and others

Agenda:

9:00am-9:15am PT- Welcome

9:15am-10:15am PT- Presentation

10:15am-10:30am PT- Q&A

Tuesday, February 28, 9:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM CT/ 12:00 PM ET

• Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7096037368417791071
• Presentation: Practical Applications of HAES in Eating Disorder Treatment
• Presenters: Carissa Surace, AMFT, LMFT, Kathy Burrola, MA, LMFT, and Lisa McGlothlin, MS, RD
• CEUs offered: 1 CE hour through APA, CDR, and NBCC for live attendance

Abstract:

Throughout this presentation, we will refer to “Health At Every Size” by using the acronym, HAES. Both HAES and Health At Every Size are trademarked terms by the Association for Size Diversity and Health, an organization that promotes taking a non-diet approach to wellness simply because dieting doesn’t work.

HAES principles focus on paying attention to hunger and fullness cues to guide eating, finding pleasure in food and satisfying cravings, and trusting that your body naturally craves a variety of foods. HAES principles are also about movement and being active not to lose weight, but because it feels good and has many positive health benefits. In removing the focus from weight, the HAES principles involve promoting a positive body image and seeing weight and body shapes and sizes as another key component of diversity, just like body height, skin color, and hair color. The HAES paradigm is rooted in the principle that every human is able to pursue health regardless of body size.

Alsana embodies HAES by providing adequate and equal care to all humans through a weight neutral approach. Using our adaptive care model, Alsana’s staff guides all clients in reconnecting to their bodies through food and movement.

Objectives:

1. Learn to identify the basic HAES principles

2. Learn how Alsana utilizes and implements the HAES, Body Liberation, and All Foods Fit philosophies

3. Identify key learnings to implement in your own practice or life in order to benefit positive client care

Agenda:

9:00am-9:15am PT- Welcome

9:15am-10:15am PT- Presentation

10:15-10:30am PT- Q&A

Tuesday, January 31, 9:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM CT/ 12:00 PM ET

• Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4344763506407299679
• Presentation: Recipe for Mental Health: How Food Functions in the Brain
• Presenter: Julia Cassidy, MS, RD, CEDRD-S, VP of Clinical Nutrition Services
• CEs offered: 1 CE hour through APA, CDR, and NBCC for live attendance

Abstract:

Without balanced nutrition and food flexibility, the brain cannot adequately communicate with the rest of your body. Among other things, this greatly affects changes in behavioral health. The theme of food flexibility can be applied to fit the needs and diagnoses in behavioral health; mental health, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. Behavioral health is positively impacted when we can neutralize how we see food, use a non-diet approach, and learn how to eat without judgment.  This presentation will identify how each diagnosis can benefit from nutrition intervention, balanced eating, and nutrient rehabilitation, all within the lens of focusing on food flexibility. We will also explore the different aspects of food flexibility and how it can be applied to behavioral health.

Objectives:

– Identify what food flexibility is and how it can be applied differently within the different behavioral health diagnoses

– Define nutrition psychiatry and outline the necessary nutrients for brain function and neurotransmitter production

– Explain the connection between food and mood in relation to the neurotransmitters

– Define different dietary approaches to help with mental health and mood stabilization

Agenda:

9:00am-9:15am PT- Welcome

9:15am-10:15am PT- Presentation

10:15am-10:30am PT- Q&A

Tuesday, February 14, 9:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM CT/ 12:00 PM ET

• Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4898501751410374742
• Presentation: Fears, Blocks, and Resistances to Compassion: Strategies to Help Clients Accept Compassion
• Presenters: Angela Dainas, M.Ed., LMFT, Regional Executive Director Virtual Program, and Sara Mischler, MA, LPC, Director of Clinical Services for virtual PHP and IOP
• CEs offered: 1 CE hour through APA, CDR, and NBCC for live attendance

Abstract:

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is an evidence-based practice in eating disorder treatment. CFT offers skills and strategies for reducing self-criticism and shame while also deepening an understanding of why one may experience fears, blocks, and resistances in receiving compassion from self and others. This presentation will focus on CFT concepts of two of the three flows of compassion and how FBRs (Fears, Blocks, and Resistances) function in the therapeutic process. We will explore the research and experience of how and why these FBRs present through the therapeutic experience and strategies to overcome them with clients.

Objectives:

– Define Compassion and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)

– Introduce Fears, Blocks, and Resistances as a concept within CFT

– Identify four approaches to addressing the FBRs in the therapeutic process

– Identify specific interventions based in CFT research for helping clients receive compassion from themselves and others

Agenda:

9:00am-9:15am PT- Welcome

9:15am-10:15am PT- Presentation

10:15am-10:30am PT- Q&A

Tuesday, February 28, 9:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM CT/ 12:00 PM ET

• Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7096037368417791071
• Presentation: Practical Applications of HAES in Eating Disorder Treatment
• Presenters: Carissa Surace, AMFT, LMFT, Kathy Burrola, MA, LMFT, and Lisa McGlothlin, MS, RD
• CEUs offered: 1 CE hour through APA, CDR, and NBCC for live attendance

Abstract:

Throughout this presentation, we will refer to “Health At Every Size” by using the acronym, HAES. Both HAES and Health At Every Size are trademarked terms by the Association for Size Diversity and Health, an organization that promotes taking a non-diet approach to wellness simply because dieting doesn’t work.

HAES principles focus on paying attention to hunger and fullness cues to guide eating, finding pleasure in food and satisfying cravings, and trusting that your body naturally craves a variety of foods. HAES principles are also about movement and being active not to lose weight, but because it feels good and has many positive health benefits. In removing the focus from weight, the HAES principles involve promoting a positive body image and seeing weight and body shapes and sizes as another key component of diversity, just like body height, skin color, and hair color. The HAES paradigm is rooted in the principle that every human is able to pursue health regardless of body size.

Alsana embodies HAES by providing adequate and equal care to all humans through a weight neutral approach. Using our adaptive care model, Alsana’s staff guides all clients in reconnecting to their bodies through food and movement.

Objectives:

1. Learn to identify the basic HAES principles

2. Learn how Alsana utilizes and implements the HAES, Body Liberation, and All Foods Fit philosophies

3. Identify key learnings to implement in your own practice or life in order to benefit positive client care

Agenda:

9:00am-9:15am PT- Welcome

9:15am-10:15am PT- Presentation

10:15-10:30am PT- Q&A