Join Mary Elizabeth Akinaka, LPC, CEDS-S, and Katherine Jordan, MS, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S, for a webinar on “Utilizing Compassion and Motivation to Challenge Fears, Blocks, and Resistances in Therapy and Nutrition.” The webinar begins Wednesday, January 31 at 9:00 AM PT/ 11:00 AM CT/ 12:00 PM ET. We are offering 1 CE hour through APA, CDR, and NBCC for live attendance.

Abstract:
Studies over the past 20 years have highlighted the importance of integrating self-compassion into the treatment of eating disorders. By developing and demonstrating self-compassion, individuals are able to decrease levels of shame and perfectionism that often interfere with recovery-giving activities. Through lecture and discussion, this presentation aims to introduce Compassion Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques to challenge the shame, fear, and resistance that often paralyze individuals with eating disorders. Additionally, the presenters will emphasize the importance of collaborative therapeutic and nutrition interventions to better serve the needs of individuals.

Objectives:
– Overview of Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) in the context of treating clients with eating disorders.
– Introduce fears, blocks, and resistances as a concept within CFT and how they present in the therapeutic and nutrition process.
– Overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI) in the context of treating eating disorders and examine how main principles of MI are intertwined with CFT.
– Identify specific interventions utilizing the concepts of both CFT and MI in the therapeutic and nutrition process.

Agenda:
9:00 am – 9:10 am PT- Welcome
9:10 am – 10:10 am PT- CE Presentation
10:10 am – 10:30 am PT- Optional Q&A