Eating disorders frequently develop during childhood, adolescence and during the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Children and youth benefit from screening for eating disorders for early detection and to identify those at risk of developing these disorders. The earlier an eating disorder and associated behaviors are recognized, diagnosed, and effectively treated, the better the long-term outcomes. Follow this link for more information on eating disorder trends for young people, infancy through age 25.
Effective eating disorder treatment is delivered by a multidisciplinary team composed of behavioral health/mental health providers, nutrition therapy providers and medical providers. Treatment consists of stabilizing the individual's medical and nutritional needs while providing mental health therapies. Use of family and youth peer support services is also encouraged when appropriate in the treatment cycle.
We are pleased to provide this training, funded by Mental Health Block Grant dollars, to impart essential knowledge about eating disorders and to increase the number of skilled providers in the behavioral health workforce. You may register for each event through
Eventbrite.
Dates and speakers: Sessions are noon to 1:15 p.m. and include a 15-minute question and answer session. Unless otherwise noted, each session is eligible for 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) through the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Registration is required to earn CEUs for each session. You will receive a Zoom link two hours prior to the lecture.
Regional Help and Resources for eating disorder treatment
June 8: Therese Waterhouse
Video Recording, June 8 lecture
Lecture Slides
Handouts/References:
July 13th – Whitney Trotter: “Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Groups"
Video Recording, July 13 lecture
Lecture Slides
August 10th – Therese Waterhous: “Next Steps After Screening and Diagnosis: Effective Treatment Concepts & Levels of Care"
Video Recording, August 10 lecture
Lecture Slides
Regional Help and Resources for eating disorder treatment
Handouts/Article:
Very Well "Which Level of Eating Disorder Treatment is Right for Me?"
Flow Chart for eating disorder decisions
Jacob's EDGE Questionnaire
Short Version of EDE Questionnaire
August 31st – 1 hour Q&A with Dr. Therese Waterhous
Video Recording, August 31 Q&A
Q&A Slides and Resources
September 21st – Therese Waterhous: “Measurement Tools, Involving Supportive Others & How to Talk to a Person you Think May Have an Eating Disorder"
Video Recording, September 21 lecture
Lecture Slides
Handouts/Articles:
National Eating Disorders Collaboration: Treatment Options
Social Work Today: A Transdiagnostic Approach to Treating Eating Disorders, by Rebecca Berman, LCSW-C, CEDS, MLSP
October 12th – Melissa Grossman: “Working with LGBTQIA+ Clients"
Video Recording, October 12 lecture
Lecture Slides
Resources
November 16th – Melissa Grossman: “Doing the Work: How Clinicians Can Be of Best Service to Our Clients"
Video Recording, November 16 lecture
Lecture Slides
Handout:
Recovery Oriented Language Guide Mental Health Coordinating Council 2022
December 7th
– Therese Waterhous: “Impacts of Weight Stigma, Weight Bias & the Food System"
Video Recording, December 7 lecture
Lecture Slides
Handout/Article:
Weight Inclusive Handout