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Navigating Back-to-School Transitions in Eating Disorder Recovery

Kara Becker, LMFT, CEDs-C
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Describe 3 ways how back-to-school transitions, developmental milestones, and changes in routine can influence eating disorder risk, symptom exacerbation, and recovery.

  • Identify 2 protective factors and 2 early warning signs that may emerge during school transitions.

  • Apply 3 interdisciplinary strategies to support clients and families in preparing for and navigating school-related transitions to limit relapse risk.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to provide clinical strategies and interventions for routine disruptions specific to education transitions for healthcare workers who support clients and families with eating disorders.

Description

The transition back to school can present unique challenges for young people with eating disorders and disordered eating, as well as the families who support them. This presentation explores how changes in routine, academic and social pressures, and developmental transitions can affect recovery. Healthcare professionals will gain strategies to identify risk factors, support resilience, and help clients navigate transitions.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Kara Becker, LMFT, CEDs-C
Kara Becker, LMFT, CEDs-C leads the growth and development of evidence-based treatment initiatives across Newport Healthcare's nationwide programs. With more than a decade of experience in clinical leadership, she has directed multiple residential and outpatient programs focused on eating disorder recovery and mental health. An AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant, Kara trains clinicians in best practices and provides national program oversight. Passionate about education and advocacy, she has presented at major conferences on integrating eating disorder treatment into general psychiatric settings, and has been a featured expert for Parents magazine and FOX11 Los Angeles, among other national shows and publications. She holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Southern Connecticut State University.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Newport Healthcare