Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Understanding Nutritional, Medical and Psychiatric Aspects of Treating Eating Disorders
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6 CE hours available for behavioral health clinicians completing the Online Self-Study.
Eating disorders are not only complex in their etiology, but they can also cause numerous nutritional, medical and psychiatric complications. Individuals with any type of eating disorder and at any body size can experience malnutrition or negative health consequences associated with altered nutrition. Individuals with any type of eating disorder can suffer from acute or chronic medical complications as a direct result of engaging in eating disorder symptoms. Additionally, individuals with eating disorders have a high rate of comorbidity with other serious mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use and autism spectrum conditions. For these reasons, it is critical for all individuals with diagnosed eating disorders to have access to a multidisciplinary team that includes not only mental health clinicians, but also registered dietitians, medical and psychiatric practitioners.
This course provides mental health clinicians with an overview of the common nutritional, medical and psychiatric concerns that arise when treating individuals with eating disorders. Some of the ongoing challenges and controversies regarding best practices within the field of eating disorders are explored. Strategies for minimizing risk and collaborating with providers across disciplines are discussed, as well as ways to navigate concerns around differences in treatment philosophy, treatment planning and interventions. Resources for identifying qualified nutrition, medical and psychiatric professionals to work with clients with eating disorders are provided.
Dr. Melanie Smith is the instructor of four courses that provide in depth material on the topic of Eating Disorders. Completion of all four courses offers participants the Eating Disorder Training Certificate (EDTC). You can enroll in these course individually or as a bundle for a reduced price of $595 (a $125 savings).
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Understanding Nutritional, Medical and Psychiatric Aspects of Treating Eating Disorders
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Eating disorders are not only complex in their etiology, but they can also cause numerous nutritional, medical and psychiatric complications. Individuals with any type of eating disorder and at any body size can experience malnutrition or negative health consequences associated with altered nutrition. Individuals with any type of eating disorder can suffer from acute or chronic medical complications as a direct result of engaging in eating disorder symptoms. Additionally, individuals with eating disorders have a high rate of comorbidity with other serious mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use and autism spectrum conditions. For these reasons, it is critical for all individuals with diagnosed eating disorders to have access to a multidisciplinary team that includes not only mental health clinicians, but also registered dietitians, medical and psychiatric practitioners.
This course provides mental health clinicians with an overview of the common nutritional, medical and psychiatric concerns that arise when treating individuals with eating disorders. Some of the ongoing challenges and controversies regarding best practices within the field of eating disorders are explored. Strategies for minimizing risk and collaborating with providers across disciplines are discussed, as well as ways to navigate concerns around differences in treatment philosophy, treatment planning and interventions. Resources for identifying qualified nutrition, medical and psychiatric professionals to work with clients with eating disorders are provided.
This course provides 6+ hours of video training, a post-test and an evaluation.
This course was recorded on January 20, 2023.
Upon completion of this training, professionals will be able to do the following:
Implement strategies for collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals including nutrition, medical and psychiatric professionals.
List at least two medical complications that require ongoing monitoring in individuals with eating disorders.
Discuss two varied approaches to the nutritional treatment of eating disorders and be able to explain the benefits and challenges of each approach.
Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-S
Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-S, is the Director of Training for The Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders. In this role, she provides ongoing training, supervision and consultation to clinicians across disciplines for the purpose of continually assessing and improving competence in the treatment of eating disorders. Dr. Smith is co-author of The Renfrew Unified Treatment for Eating Disorders and Comorbidity Therapist Guide and Workbook (Oxford University Press), is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Approved Supervisor, and is a Certified Therapist and Trainer for the Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP). In addition to her work with the Renfrew Center, Dr. Smith maintains a telehealth private practice specializing in the supervision and consultation of registered mental health counselor interns (Florida) and individuals seeking eating disorder specialist certification through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp).
You can find more information about Dr. Smith here and the Renfrew Center here.
Credit Hours: CEs provided with this course include 6 continuing education hours of credit.
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Refunds are offered within the first 30 days for courses which have not been completed. There is a 10% service fee for refunds.
Grievance Policy
This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.
Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.
This program was recorded January 20, 2023.
You have six months to access online courses from the time of purchase.
Melanie Smith
PhD, LMHC, CEDS-S
Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-S, is the Director of Training for The Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders. In this role, she provides ongoing training, supervision and consultation to clinicians across disciplines for the purpose of continually assessing and improving competence in the treatment of eating disorders. Dr. Smith is co-author of The Renfrew Unified Treatment for Eating Disorders and Comorbidity Therapist Guide and Workbook (Oxford University Press), is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Approved Supervisor, and is a Certified Therapist and Trainer for the Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP). In addition to her work with the Renfrew Center, Dr. Smith maintains a telehealth private practice specializing in the supervision and consultation of registered mental health counselor interns (Florida) and individuals seeking eating disorder specialist certification through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp).
You can find more information about Dr. Smith here and the Renfrew Center here.