Course Code: REL-BHC-0-RTFED
Hours: 2
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify the primary symptoms and risk factors of feeding and eating disorders.
Discuss the components of a feeding and eating disorders assessment.
Identify 3 different interventions used for individuals with feeding and eating disorders.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Identifying Feeding and Eating Disorders
Meet Anna
Overview of Feeding and Eating Disorders
Gender, Age, and Cultural Differences
Etiology and Risk Factors
Course, Prognosis, and Consequences
Early Detection Is Key
Feeding Disorders
Pica
Rumination Disorder
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Meet Vanessa
Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Common Characteristics of Individuals with Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa Psychological Factors and Warning Signs
Physiological Consequences of Anorexia Nervosa
Meet Elena
Bulimia Nervosa
Other Diagnostic Characteristics of BN
Bulimia Nervosa Risk Factors and Warning Signs
Binge eating Disorder
Review
Summary
Section 3: Assessment
Assessment Overview
Physical Assessment
Feeding and Eating Disorders Assessment
Impulsive/Self-Harming Behaviors Assessment
Psychiatric or Psychological Factors Assessment
Meet Julio
Assessment Tools
Review
Summary
Section 4: Treatment
Goals of Treatment
Treatment for Feeding Disorders
Meet Joseph
Treatment for Eating Disorders
Meet Melanie
Trauma-Informed Treatments for Eating Disorders
Determining Level of Care
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Pamela Green, LCSW RPT
Pamela Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. She has devoted over fifteen years to helping children and families within vulnerable populations heal from and overcome the many obstacles they face. Pam also has extensive experience in Crisis Intervention as she was an Intensive Family Intervention Team Leader for five years and spent several years working with a Domestic Violence Intervention Program as an advocate and a therapist to help survivors heal from their traumatic experiences, navigate legal systems, and access much-needed resources to change their lives for the better. Pam also provided clinical direction and supervision as zone leader for a 10-county, community mental health agency for several years. In addition, she has experience in work rehabilitation for people with disabilities across a range of ages and disability types.
Expert Reviewer: Teona Amble, Ph.D.
Dr. Teona C. Amble is a licensed clinical psychologist, therapist, wellness coach, and health consultant. She is an expert in intuitive eating, mindfulness-based and cognitive-behavioral interventions for eating and feeding disorders along with assessment and treatment of mood, trauma, and anxiety disorders. She has worked in community mental health clinics, hospitals, schools, senior communities, and bariatric medicine programs, helping children, adolescents, and adults to manage disordered eating behaviors and improve their quality of life. Dr. Amble takes pride in treating eating and feeding disorders holistically, getting to know her clients’ stories, and developing a treatment plan tailored to their eating needs and lifestyle. Dr. Amble currently does therapy and assessment in her private practice and provides health coaching and wellness consulting to individuals, businesses, and healthcare systems.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Beginner level Social Workers; Entry level Psychologists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Nurses; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.