Eating Disorders in Outpatient Practice: Statics, Diversity, Screening | 1 CE Credit

CARE Counseling has partnered with Dr. Heather Gallivan with Melrose Center for this training on navigating eating disorders in outpatient practice. The prevalence of eating disorders has been on the rise over the last 5 years and impact an increasingly diverse group of individuals. We will review updated statistics, discuss diversity within eating disorders and how eating disorders are often missed in general practice due to ongoing perceptions about who is afflicted by these disorders. We will also discuss the role of general outpatient mental health professionals in the care of individuals with suspected or established eating disorders including screening and assessment and best practice treatments. Finally a review of factors that can impact treatment response, recovery and relapse will be presented.

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Level of programming is intermediate: assumes general familiarity with the topic.

The CARE Grand Rounds is intended to help attendees:
1. Identify when to refer someone for a formal ED assessment and treatment 
2. Explore current intervention strategies and treatments for eating disorders 
3. Name tools to use to screen for eating disorders in an outpatient mental health setting 
4. Describe 3 predictors that can impact long term recovery from an eating disorder

The presentation is designated for psychologists and mental health professionals (LP, LPC/LPCC, MFT/LMFT, LGSW/LICSW, LADC), pre-licensed mental health practitioners, and students.

CARE Counseling is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CARE maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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About the Presenter:

Heather Gallivan (she/her), PsyD, LP, is the Clinical Director at Melrose Center. She joined Melrose in 2004 and has worked with eating disorder patients in all levels of care from outpatient to residential treatment settings. She obtained her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology. Prior to joining Melrose Center, Dr. Gallivan served 5 years in the United States Navy as an active-duty psychologist. She is a passionate leader and teacher concerning the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, and how societal messages impact our beliefs and attitudes about food, weight, and body image. 

 *The speaker has indicated no conflicts of interest. There was no commercial support for this training.