August 2020
Renfrew Professional Webinar: The Intersection of Food and Feelings – Learning from Case Examples on Nutrition Therapy
Details: Professional Seminar Presented by Jessica Berens, RD, LDN - Regional Nutrition Manager and Registered Dietitian, The Renfrew Center of Charlotte Individuals struggling with disordered eating often suffer from both physical and emotional consequences related to their symptomatic behaviors. With many protocols now accessible for treatment, it may be difficult for providers to acquire innovative skills and best practices for working with this complex population. Through case study examples, this webinar will identify how emotions impact food choices in eating…
Find out more »Renfrew Professional Webinar Re-broadcast: 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 »September 2020
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…
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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 »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…
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