This course does not offer CE Credits. The same course is available for purchase and offers 2 CE hours for behavioral health clinicians. See "related products" below.
Supervising therapists who treat eating disorders demands more than just general clinical know-how—it calls for ethical vigilance, systemic awareness, and specialized supervisory competence. This course equips you to navigate one of the most emotionally and clinically complex areas of behavioral health.
Whether you're new to supervising eating disorder treatment or looking to deepen your impact, this course gives you essential tools and insight to help your supervisees thrive—and help their clients get the quality care they need.
Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C, is a recognized expert in eating disorder treatment, supervision, and evidence-based care. As a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Trainer of the Unified Protocol, Dr. Smith has trained clinicians nationally and internationally and co-authored a leading treatment manual published by Oxford University Press.
Dr. Smith brings an engaging and compassionate approach to supervision training—grounding her instruction in clinical experience, published research, and a deep understanding of the systemic and emotional dynamics surrounding eating disorders.
This course explores a range of essential topics including ethical dilemmas in eating disorder treatment and supervision, the emotional regulation function of ED behaviors, and the impact of systemic influences such as diet culture, fatphobia, and provider bias. Participants will gain a working understanding of the Competency-Based Supervision model and how it applies to ED treatment, with emphasis on fidelity monitoring, adherence scales, and ongoing assessment. The course also addresses the vital role of multidisciplinary teams, how to identify supervisee limitations, and when and how to refer to eating disorder specialists.
Key Takeaways:
Understand ethical risks: Learn how to recognize and respond to common ethical dilemmas in supervising eating disorder cases.
Apply supervision models effectively: Gain clarity on how to integrate key elements of the Competency-Based Supervision model.
Improve supervisee outcomes: Learn how to support clinicians in delivering emotionally and technically competent ED treatment.
Why this course?
Essential knowledge for all supervisors: Eating disorders don’t always present clearly—supervisors in any setting must know how to spot risks and intervene appropriately.
Expert-led, evidence-informed training: Dr. Smith combines cutting-edge research with clinical wisdom for a deeply practical learning experience.
A higher standard of care: This course empowers you to uphold ethical and effective treatment practices in a high-stakes area of mental health.
Learning Objectives
Describe at least two ethical challenges that can arise in the treatment of eating disorders.
Describe how to apply at least two elements of the Competency-Based Supervision model when supervising therapists treating eating disorders.
If you're ready to enhance your supervisory skills, protect your supervisees and their clients, and bring evidence-based clarity to complex ethical terrain, this training is a meaningful next step. Add it to your toolkit today.
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This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Instruction consists of 2 hours of video instruction and an evaluation.
Availability: From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.
Who Should Attend: This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.
Teaching Methods: This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.
How to Attend: Instructions for attending and completing a course can be found here.
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Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C
Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C (she/her) is a therapist in private practice at CBT of Central & South Florida (https://cbtcentralflorida.com) and a Consulting Clinical Training Specialist for the Renfrew Center. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Qualified Supervisor in the State of Florida. Additionally, she is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Approved Consultant (CEDS-C) and is a Certified Therapist & Trainer of the Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP). Special treatment interests include Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction such as Rumination Syndrome, OCD, phobias including emetophobia, health-related anxiety, and coping with chronic pain & chronic illness.
Dr. Smith is passionate about the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision, and clinical training and has presented numerous lectures, workshops, and Keynote presentations at academic and professional conferences nationally and internationally. She has co-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals and is co-author of the peer-reviewed treatment manual and patient workbook, The Renfrew Unified Treatment Model for Eating Disorders and Comorbidity, published by Oxford University Press.
Disclosure Statement: The instructor(s) for this course receive compensation for their services. There are no reported conflicts of interest to disclose.
This course does not offer CE credits, just great content.
The same course is available for purchase and offers 2 CE hours for behavioral health clinicians. See "related products" below.
The same course is available for purchase and offers 1.5 CE hours for behavioral health clinicians. See "related products" below.
This course is a non-interactive, online self-study.
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