Veiled Struggles: The Cost of Professional Ignorance in Eating Disorder Recovery
Information
Recorded
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
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Compare and contrast disordered eating and eating disorders.
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Identify 3 common biases providers have when working with a client with an eating disorder diagnosis.
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Describe 2 commonly overlooked eating disorders.
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Utilize case conceptualizations to identify mistakes within therapeutic interaction that can damage rapport.
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Identify personal biases related to food, body and weight to begin addressing prior to/while working with clients struggling with an eating disorder.
Educational Goal
The educational goal of this course is to increase understanding of eating disorders in all forms and genders while promoting compassion for the personal biases we carry about food, body, and weight.
Description
In the realm of eating disorder recovery, the landscape is fraught with challenges stemming from outdated perspectives and unaddressed biases among professionals. Despite strides in understanding, many clients continue to suffer silently, their struggles exacerbated by societal stigmas surrounding food, body image, and weight. This presentation delves into the pervasive issue of professionals practicing from antiquated viewpoints, shedding light on the detrimental consequences for clients and providers alike. By exploring prevalent biases, overlooked disorders, and therapeutic pitfalls, this presentation offers an opportunity for introspection by removing the veils of ignorance and offering an empathetic approach to eating disorder treatment.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Erica Trocino is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Supervisor in Arizona. As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant, Erica’s professional background developed as a therapist, Clinical Director, and then Executive Director at world-renowned residential trauma treatment centers. Currently, Erica owns and operates a virtual private practice offering trauma-based therapies. In her free time, Erica wrote a children’s book with the message of self-acceptance and enjoys creative outlets like painting and nature. Erica is a wife, mother of two children, and four pets, and an Arizona State University alumni. (Go Sun Devils!)
Financially Sponsored By
- MHM365