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While They Wait: Supporting Clients as They Prepare for Treatment

CE Hours 1.25

About this course

Join us for a continuing education course hosted by Accanto Health and presented by Kirsten Nielsen, RDN, LD. There is no fee to attend this course. In this training session, we will explore ways in which referring providers can support their clients and families as they consider eating disorder treatment recommendations and prepare for starting treatment. We will delve into barriers that delay seeking and starting treatment and are frequently cited by clients and families. We will cover the key steps and team members integral to the admission process and shed light on the distinctive features of our treatment approach. With this knowledge, you will be well-equipped to guide clients and their families through this crucial step in the treatment process. You are responsible for your individual requirements as stipulated by your licensing agency. Please contact your individual licensing board/regulatory agency to review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Please reach out to outreach@accanto.com with questions.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the common questions/considerations for clients/families preparing for ED treatment
  • Describe common barriers that influence seeking treatment
  • Explain the admission process to ED treatment
  • List multiple examples of support interventions offered before and during ED treatment
  • Apply strategies for supporting motivation, targeting ambivalence in seeking ED treatment

Learning Levels

  • Beginner

Target Audience

This educational program is designed for mental health professionals, dietitians, social workers, and health care providers.

Course Instructor(s)

  • Kirsten Nielsen RDN LD

    Kirsten Nielsen is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Licensed Dietitian in the state of Minnesota. She has worked in the field of eating disorders since 2000 and currently serves as the Director of Dietetic Internships and Recovery Support Services Director for The Emily Program. In these roles, she coordinates educational rotations and experiences for dietetics interns across The Emily Program and works to build services within The Emily Program to support clients and families as they move through treatment and recovery.

    Kirsten received her bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Food, Nutrition and Dietetics at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota and graduated from the St. Mary’s/Mayo Clinic Dietetic Internship in Rochester, Minnesota. She has extensive experience in working with clients of all ages and eating disorder diagnoses as well as team management. She has particular interest in partnering with her clients as they navigate their relationship with food and recovery and the role of yoga and embodiment as a part of the recovery journey.

Disclosure

Accanto Health, the parent company of The Emily Program and Veritas Collaborative, is the planner and provider of all courses, content, and continuing education credits. These educational programs are made available to the public free of charge through the financial support of The Emily Program Foundation.

References

  • Ali, K., Fassnacht D.B., Farrer L., et al. What prevents young adults from seeking help? Barriers toward help-seeking for eating disorder symptomatology. Int J Eat Disord. 2020; 53: 894–906. doi-org.ezp2.lib.umn.edu/10.1002/eat.23266
  • Hamilton. A., Mitchison, D., Basten, C., et al. Understanding treatment delay: Perceived barriers preventing treatment-seeking for eating disorders. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 2022;56(3):248-259. doi:10.1177/00048674211020102
  • Becker, C.B., Middlemass, K., Taylor, B., Johnson, C., Gomez, F. Food insecurity and eating disorder pathology. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 50 (9) (2017), pp. 1031-1040
  • Accurso, E.C., Sim, L., Muhlheim, L., Lebow, J. Parents know best: caregiver perspectives on eating disorder recovery. Int J Eat Disord. 2020;53(8):1252–60. doi.org/10.1002/eat.23200.
  • Beale, B., McMaster, R., Hillege, S. Eating disorders: a qualitative analysis of the parents' journey. Contemp Nurse. 2005;18(1–2):124–32. doi.org/10.5172/conu.18.1-2.124.

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Content

  • Course Materials
    2 parts
    • Course Video
    • Course Slides
  • American Psychological Association (APA)

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

  • National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

    Accanto Health has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP no. 7166. Programs that do not qualify are clearly identified. Accanto Health is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

While They Wait: Supporting Clients as They Prepare for Treatment
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  • CE Hours
    1.25
  • Type
    Self-Paced
  • Publication Date
    Feb 14th, 2024

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