Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Understanding Nutritional, Medical and Psychiatric Aspects of Treating Eating Disorders is Module Two of the 4-course Eating Disorder Training Certificate Program (EDTC). For more information on the EDTC and discounted enrollment in the full program, please visit this page.
Eating disorders are among the most challenging mental health issues to treat because they require a deep understanding of the medical, nutritional, and emotional factors that intertwine to shape each patient’s experience.
Without the right tools and strategies to navigate the complex interplay of these interconnected factors while addressing the severe health risks and co-occurring conditions commonly associated with these disorders, it's easy to get lost in one aspect and risk providing incomplete care that may hinder recovery or even exacerbate the problem.
This course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to overcome these challenges and deliver truly comprehensive care.
Join Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-S, a nationally recognized eating disorders treatment specialist with extensive experience in clinical practice, training, and supervision, to receive evidence-based guidance on how to collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams.
With her proven track record of helping patients achieve lasting recovery and mentoring clinicians in evidence-based approaches, Dr. Smith will equip you with the tools you need to ensure patients with eating disorders receive the full spectrum of support they need.
Here's what you'll gain:
- A deep understanding of the medical, nutritional, and psychological complications of eating disorders, along with strategies to identify and address them effectively.
- Practical tools for working effectively as part of a coordinated team, fostering clear communication, aligning treatment plans, and minimizing risks for optimal patient outcomes.
- Evidence-based techniques to apply during treatment, grounded in the latest research, to support lasting recovery.
By the end of the course, you'll walk away with confidence in your ability to provide integrated care, bridge gaps between disciplines, and create a collaborative environment that promotes successful recovery in eating disorder treatment.
Whether you’re new to treating eating disorders or looking to deepen your expertise, this transformative learning experience will leave you better equipped to guide your clients toward a full and healthy life.
Join us in breaking the cycle of fragmented care.
Together, we can pave the way for individuals with eating disorders to achieve lasting recovery and a brighter future.
Please note that this is a non-interactive, self-study course that offers over 6 hours of recorded video instruction and a post-test.
From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.
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
Disclosure Statement:
The instructor(s) for this course receive compensation for their services. There are no reported conflicts of interest to disclose.
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A grade of at least 80% or more is required to pass the post-test. Retaking the post-test is possible until the participant is able to pass the test.
Psychologists and other professionals seeking CE credit through our approval with the American Psychological Association are asked but not required to complete the course evaluation before obtaining their certificate of completion, however passing a post-test for online self-study courses, and submitting one's attendance for live on-site and live webinars is required.
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This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.
This is a non-interactive, self-study course. Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.