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ConnectED Virtual Learning Day 2026

When Theory Meets Healing: Finding Common Ground Across Eating Disorder Treatment Modalities

Samuel S. Lample, MA, LPC, LCMHC
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Date & Time

  • -

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Identify at least three key similar concepts within Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other modalities that contribute to effective eating disorder treatment.

  • Analyze how at least three common therapeutic factors - such as emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility, and values clarification are described and applied within respective modalities.

  • Equip with at least three components foundational to Functional Analytic Psychotherapy.

Educational Goal

The educational goal of this workshop is to enhance clinicians' ability to identify and apply core shared therapeutic mechanisms across CBT, DBT, and ACT to optimize treatment planning and clinical outcomes for clients with eating disorders 2. Analyze how common therapeutic factors—such as emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility, and values-based action—support recovery across different levels of care. 3. Apply integrative, evidence-informed strategies drawn from multiple counseling models to enhance treatment planning and clinical outcomes for individuals with eating disorders.

Description

This presentation explores the shared mechanisms underlying effective eating disorder treatment across major counseling models, including, but not limited to, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Rather than focusing on differences, it highlights common factors such as emotion regulation, cognitive flexibility, and values-based action. Attendees will gain practical insight into “the therapeutic sweet spot” - the overlapping principles that drive meaningful change across levels of care and diverse client presentations.

Target Audience

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

Presenters

Samuel S. Lample, MA, LPC, LCMHC
Sam Lample, MA, LPC, LCMHC, is a Clinical Director at the Center for Change in Orem, Utah. He is passionate about helping individuals struggling with eating disorders to find freedom and live in that freedom. He has been working in the eating disorder field since 2001. He graduated from Regent University with a Masters Degree in Counseling. Sam has worked in Inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of care. He has been in some form of supervisory or director position since 2006. He has presented extensively on eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Mr. Lample has served on the IAEDP credentialing committee, has advanced training in OCD through the Behavior Training and Therapy Institute, is recognized by the IOCDF, has completed level II EMDR training, and relies heavily on ACT concepts in his work with patients. He enjoys golf, bowling, and traveling with his wife.

Financially Sponsored By

  • Reasons Eating Disorder Center