Workshop Pricing: 

$50: GPA Members

$80: Non-members

$20: GPA Student Members

Entangled: Eating Disorders, Trauma, and the Case for Transdiagnostic Treatment

On-Demand Workshop

CE: 3 Hours

Presenter:

Laura Minch McLain, PsyD, BC-TMH

Workshop Description:

Eating disorders and trauma are often entangled, thus necessitating concurrent treatment focusing on shared maintenance factors. By targeting experiential avoidance, clinicians can guide clients to recovery, connection, and sustainable change. This workshop will explore the benefits of treating eating disorders and trauma through an emotion-focused transdiagnostic approach, The Renfrew Unified Treatment Model®, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Attendees will learn how the eating disorder functions as a protective and self-regulating response, while helping clients build tolerance to their emotions and reducing eating disorder symptoms. This presentation will provide a case example that highlights themes of safety, esteem, trust, control, and intimacy. 

(Intermediate)

Learning Objectives:

1. At the end of this workshop, the participant will be able to list three examples of experiential avoidance strategies commonly used by individuals with co-occurring eating disorders and trauma.
2. At the end of this workshop, the participant will be able to describe two benefits of using a transdiagnostic approach to treat co-occurring eating disorders and trauma.
3. At the end of this workshop, the participant will be able to identify at least three main themes addressed in Cognitive Processing Therapy.
   
    

Workshop References

About the Presenter :

Laura McLain, PsyD, BC-TMH, is the Clinical Telehealth Supervisor and Training Specialist for The Renfrew Center.  Dr. McLain has worked in a variety of settings and with several different populations including children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities, emerging adults, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and identity issues, addictions, and relationship issues.  She has a decade of experience treating eating disorders with special interest in college students, clients in midlife, co-occurring substance use, understanding and applying research to clinical practice, and managing safety concerns.  In addition to her role at Renfrew, she works in private practice providing clinical supervision and serving individuals suffering with eating disorders, substance use disorders, and trauma. Dr. McLain is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp), is a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), and is a Board Certified Telemental Heath Provider.

All cancellations must be submitted in writing to Sylvia Cardona via email (operations@gapsychology.org). A $35 cancellation fee will be charged for any cancellations prior to one week before the event. No refunds will be given within one week of the event.

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

Workshop recorded  9/20/2024.