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Treating ARFID: Evidence-Based Interventions and Exposure Techniques

Jessie Menzel, PhD
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Date & Time

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify the three different exposure types and when they are used in ARFID treatment.

  • Describe a treatment plan for ARFID patients with specific fears.

  • Describe at least two exposure techniques to address specific fears.

  • Design an exposure for a sample ARFID patient.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to help clinicians understand the different exposure types and when to use them in the treatment of patients with ARFID, learn about exposure techniques for ARFID patients with specific fears, and design treatment plans for these patients.

Description

Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) affects an estimated 3–5% of children and 5% of adults, often requiring a unique, specialized approach compared to other eating disorder diagnoses.

This event focuses on evidence-based interventions and exposure techniques for treating ARFID. During this presentation, Dr. Jessie Menzel, Clinical Psychologist and SVP of Clinical Programs at Equip, will explore the different types of exposures, when they are used in treatment, and how to integrate these methods into treatment plans for patients with ARFID. This presentation will also examine specialized exposure techniques for patients with specific fears and teach clinicians how to design targeted exposure interventions for this population.

Target Audience

  • Addiction Professional
  • Counselor
  • Dietitian
  • Marriage & Family Therapist
  • Nurse
  • Nutritionist
  • Physician
  • Psychologist
  • Social Worker

Presenters

Jessie Menzel, PhD
Dr. Jessie Menzel, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and a distinguished leader in eating disorder treatment and research. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Menzel specializes in developing innovative, evidence-based programs for patients of all ages. As Vice President of Clinical Programs at Equip, she oversees the creation and implementation of comprehensive, virtual care designed to transform eating disorder treatment. Dr. Menzel's career includes founding the Pediatric Eating Disorder Program at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Eating Disorders Center for Treatment and Research, where she also served as an Associate Clinical Professor. Her expertise encompasses treating Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), anorexia nervosa, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) using evidence-based modalities such as family-based treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and exposure and response prevention (ERP).

Financially Sponsored By

  • Equip