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September 2020
Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Virtual Training – The Jason Foundation and Timberline Knolls
Details: Virtual Training Hosted by The Jason Foundation and Timberline Knolls. Presented by Clark Flatt - President of The Jason Foundation Clark Flatt, President of The Jason Foundation, will provide an introduction to the national health issue of youth suicide and provide information about warning signs, elevated risk factors, and other important supporting materials. This one-hour training will enable participants to help recognize/respond to at-risk individuals and assist you to create an action plan and provide resources. Location: Online -…
Find out more »Reasons Eating Disorder Center Online CE Event: Practical Resources for Transforming Body Image in Clients
Details: Professional Seminar Presented by Elizabeth Scott, LCSW, CEDS-S - Co-Founder & Director of Training, The Body Positive In this workshop with The Body Positive Co-Founder, Elizabeth Scott, you will be introduced to the rich resources of Niva Piran’s Developmental Theory of Embodiment and The Be Body Positive model; a plethora of practical ideas for transforming body image in clients. You will be introduced to: Niva Piran’s Developmental Theory of Embodiment. The five competencies of the Be Body Positive model. Practical…
Find out more »Renfrew Professional Webinar: Managing the Moment – Using Mindfulness in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Details: Professional Seminar Presented by Ashley Vicari, NCC, LPC - Professional Relations Representative, The Renfrew Center of Nashville Many individuals, regardless of age or status in life, struggle to pause and embrace the present moment—whether at work, at school, with family, or with friends. For eating disorder clients, anchoring into their surroundings and current state can be an overwhelming challenge. That challenge is worth taking – the practice of mindfulness can ultimately overcome the eating disorder ‘voice,' even at its…
Find out more »October 2020
Renfrew Professional Webinar: Breaking the Cycle – Treating Emotional Eating and BED Through a Transdiagnostic Approach
Details: Professional Seminar Presented by Samantha DeCaro, PsyD - Assistant Clinical Director, The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia - Spring Lane Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is three times more common than Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa combined, affecting all gender, age, racial, religious, and socioeconomic groups. The most common eating disorder in the United States, one in ten individuals who pursue weight loss treatment actually show signs of BED. This webinar will include a short overview of the DSM-V diagnostic criteria,…
Find out more »MEDA’s Virtual Conference 2020 – The Intersection of Research, Hope and Recovery in Eating Disorder Treatment
Details: REGISTER TODAY for MEDA’s Virtual Conference 2020 – The Intersection of Research, Hope and Recovery in Eating Disorder Treatment! – October 21, 2020 – October 22, 2020. 2 Days, 7 informative sessions, 11 thought provoking speakers AND 10.5 CE’s. For speakers, schedule and to register head over to https://www.medainc.org/events/national-conference/ We hope to see you there! MEDA'S Virtual Conference for 2020 is designed for doctors, nurses, psychologists, mental health clinicians, social workers, dietitians, other healthcare professionals, students, and other professionals…
Find out more »Reasons Eating Disorder Center Online CE Event: The Curious Observer: The Mindful Path to Working with Countertransference with Eating Disorder Patients
Details: Professional Seminar Presented by Nikki Rollo, Ph.D., LMFT, CEDS-S - Founding Chair, International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp) It is a normal experience to be affected by our patients. As clinicians, we will find ourselves touched by the pain, courage, and resiliency of those who come to us for help. We will care deeply for their psychological, spiritual, and physical well-being. We also sit in the consultation room with our own bodies, our own stories, and our own…
Find out more »MEDA Virtual Breakfast 2020 – Better Starts Here: A Virtual MEDA Breakfast
Details: Join the Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA) for a special virtual breakfast on Oct 29th, 9-10 AM ET. Learn more about eating disorder awareness, advocacy, and action from our special guest speakers: Christyna Johnson MS RDN LDN, @encouragingdietitian. Christyna is a weight inclusive registered dietitian who works with eating disorders and intuitive eating. AND Kara Richardson Whitely @kararichardsonwhitely, plus-size author, public speaker, adventurer and author of Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds. All proceeds from the breakfast…
Find out more »November 2020
The 30th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation VIRTUAL Conference for Professionals
Details: SAVE THE DATE - Registration opens August 3rd for The Renfrew Center Foundation VIRTUAL Conference for Professionals – November 13, 2020 – December 14, 2020. The Renfrew Center Foundation invites you to experience an innovative, web-based Conference for these extraordinary times! Beginning on Friday, November 13, 2020, and available through Monday, December 14, 2020. Renfrew will bring you a virtual Conference, showcasing 3 exciting Keynote presentations, 18 on-demand breakout sessions, networking activities and many special events that have been a…
Find out more »December 2020
Renfrew Professional Webinar: Numbing the Pain – Exploring and Treating Substance Use in Eating Disorder Clients
Details: Professional Seminar Presented by Kristin Szostak, MA, LPC - Site Director, The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia – Center City Studies reveal that nearly 50% of individuals struggling with an eating disorder have abused drugs or alcohol, compared to 9% of the general population. With this in mind, there is a strong link between substance use and eating disorders in women. Both groups share risk factors including low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, family history, social pressure, and brain chemistry, as well…
Find out more »Eating Disorder Hope Virtual Conference V: Eating Disorders and Trauma
Details: Eating Disorder Hope Virtual Conference V: Eating Disorders and Trauma Please join us for Eating Disorder Hope's fifth virtual conference on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. This year's virtual conference is focusing on Eating Disorders and Trauma. Sadly, so many that suffer from an eating disorder also experienced trauma as well. Three CE events offered below: “Eating Disorder Treatment: The Challenge of Co-occurring Disorders” Presented by Brooke Mathewes, LCPC, MEd, RCC, CCC – Faculty Member, Clinical Development Institute (CDI), Timberline…
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