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April 2020
Renfrew Professional Webinar: Creating Connection – Establishing Informed, Valuable Support Systems in Eating Disorder Treatment
Details: Professional Seminar Presented by Jillian Hartman, LMHC - Site Director at The Renfrew Center of New York As clinicians, we are often presented with barriers that threaten successful treatment interventions. Because eating disorders thrive in isolation, it is critical to meet these barriers by having patients identify support individuals, as well as systems, which can be incorporated into the treatment and recovery process. Through the use of evidence-based treatment and relational-cultural theory, this webinar will focus specific attention on…
Find out more »Alsana: Coronavirus Virtual Town Hall Meeting – Maintaining Quality of Care with Telehealth
Details: Session Topic - Medical Management of Eating Disorders During COVID-19 Pandemic with Dr. Margherita Mascolo, MD, CEDS Location: Online Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST Additional Information: Learn More. (Pro/Pub)
Find out more »May 2020
Renfrew Professional Webinar: Navigating Higher Levels of Care – Tools for Treatment Transitions
Details: Professional Seminar Presented by Megan McIntire, MS, LCMHC - Professional Relations Representative, The Renfrew Center of Massachusetts Transitions to or from a higher level of care can be one of the most challenging aspects of eating disorder treatment – for clinicians as well as clients. This webinar provides an overview of what levels of care look like, how to recognize the critical point at which a client would benefit from a higher level of care and explore the pivotal role…
Find out more »June 2020
Alsana Free Educational Webinar – Recommendations for the Progression of Exercise in Eating Disorder Treatment
Details: Free Educational Webinar Presented by Brian Cook. Ph.D. of Alsana Exercise remains a complex and persistent problem in many individuals with eating disorders. Recent evidence suggests that therapeutic management of exercise behavior is possible. However, specific guidance on exactly how to introduce and progress with a therapeutic exercise program remains controversial. This talk will clarify such controversies by reviewing several recent advancements in clinical and research work that has guided the safe inclusion of exercise in eating disorders treatment.…
Find out more »Timberline Knolls Continuing Education Workshop – Supporting Professionals: Maintaining a Culture of Connection During COVID-19
Details: Educational Webinar Presented by Brooke Mathewes, MEd, LCPC a Faculty Lead at Timberline Knolls As the world around us finds itself in a time of great change and uncertainty, clinicians tend to think of their clients first, often putting their own needs on the back burner. Timberline Knolls and Brooke Mathewes, MEd, LCPC, are offering a workshop to support clinicians in developing strategies for coping with “quarantine life.” The workshop will include a focus on improving self-awareness of the…
Find out more »Enhancing Positive Body Image in Adolescent Clients – Providing Effective Care in Today’s Image-Focused Culture
Details: Professional Seminar Presented by Chelsea Woodard, LPC-MHSP - Site Director, The Renfrew Center of Nashville This webinar will provide cutting-edge information for understanding and exploring the intricacies of treating negative body image in teens. The rise of social media and the impact of peer relationships often provide a breeding ground for clinical issues to emerge in even the most “grounded” of those in the adolescent population. Interventions targeting this age group will be provided to help clinicians develop skills…
Find out more »ICED 2020 Sydney Conference
ICED 2020 Sydney Conference: TAKING A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE Details: The next International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED), will be held in Sydney, Australia on June 11-13, 2020 bringing together over 1,000 clinicians, researchers and students. Co-hosted by the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) and Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED), the conference will take place in the gorgeous, ultra-modern International Convention Centre Sydney, situated in Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Clinical Teaching & Research Training…
Find out more »July 2020
Alsana Educational Webinar – Navigating Conversations Around Food, Weight, and Body Image in the Childhood and Adolescent Population
Details: Educational Webinar Presented by Katherine Jordan, MS, RDN, LDN and Mary-Elizabeth Akinaka, LPC, NCC of Alsana In the society we live in today, navigating conversations around food, weight, and body image with the next generation of children and adolescents is of vital importance. Maybe more than ever before, children and adolescents are inundated with information regarding food, weight, and body. The information they are receiving is likely coming from social media, peers, school, television, and many other sources. It is…
Find out more »Renfrew Professional Webinar: Being Different Makes a Difference: Eating Disorders Among Diverse Populations
Details: Professional Seminar Presented by Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LPCS, CEDS - Assistant Vice President, The Renfrew Center and Robia Smith-Herman, LCSW - Team Leader, The Renfrew Center of Radnor The lack of information regarding diverse populations (i.e. age, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, gender identity, disability status) has overwhelmingly affected eating disorders education and treatment. This webinar will identify symptoms of eating disorders using DSM-V criteria and assessment tools (i.e. comprehensive assessments, family dynamics, consultation with professionals). Current eating disorders research…
Find out more »August 2020
Virtual Alsana Assured Support Group
Details: Virtual Support Group led by Krystal Tittle, Lead Admissions Counselor - Alsana, and Amber Parris, LICSW, CEDS, Senior Director of Clinical Training and Programming - Alsana Isolation, the loss of routine, and other COVID stressors and the mental/emotional impact of traumatic current events create fertile ground for eating disorder behaviors and unhealthy coping mechanisms. These are uncertain times, but we are here for you. If you are struggling in your relationship with food or have concerns about maintaining your…
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