A Mindful and Evidence-based Approach to Treating Eating Disorders

Presented by the Regional Behavioral Health Center of Excellence at ECMC

Friday, February 3, 2017

The full day course (9:00 to 5:00 PM with a break for lunch) will review the diagnostic criteria for eating disorders (DSM-5). Theoretical and conceptual models will be presented to help participants better understand eating disorders, dysregulation, wellbeing as seen in eating behavior, and mind-body attunement. Participants will review the contrast between healthy functioning, borderline clinical function, and clerical levels pathology. Assessments and scales will be reviewed. Next, traditional treatments will be reviewed along with newer mindfulness-based, body appreciation, and embodied practices for recovery. Last, participants will be introduced to the Mindful Self-Care Scale (MSCS) which can be used with patients and providers as a tool for positive embodiment.

To learn more about the event, including the schedule of the day and registration details, please click the link below to view the brochure.

Continuing Education Training Brochure (PDF) »

Registration deadline is January 30, 2017.

Registration

Please complete registration form – which can be found in the Continuing Education Training Brochure link – and email to driter@ecmc.edu so that a certificate of completion can be provided following your attendance of the training.

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