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.
While They Wait: Supporting Clients as They Prepare for Treatment
Join us for a continuing education event 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 featur...Read morees 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.
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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
Target Audience
This educational program is designed for mental health professionals, dietitians, social workers, and health care providers.
Learning Levels
- Beginner
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Live Interactive Webinar
11:00 AM CST - 12:30 PM CST
Register for this Webinar
EARN 1.5 CE Credit Hours
About the speaker
Kirsten Nielsen RDN LD
Recovery Support Services Director/Dietetic Internship Director
CE Information - Earn 1.5 CE Credit Hours
CE Approvals
Commission on Dietetic Registration
This activity has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
American Psychological Association
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
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.
CE Process Info
Each professional is responsible for the individual requirements as stipulated by their licensing agency. Please contact your individual licensing board/regulatory agency to review continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. Please note: You must attend "live" (in real-time) to earn CE credits. No partial credits.
Before the event, you will receive an email from CE-Go with access to the virtual event. After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "attendee dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link and access to the virtual event will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.
Upon accessing the CE-Go "attendee dashboard", you will be able to:
- Complete evaluation forms for the event
- Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the CE-Go platform, please contact CE-Go at 888-498-5578 or by email at support@ce-go.com Please Note: Emails for this event will come from "support@ce-go.com".
If you have any continuing education related questions, please contact outreach@accanto.com.
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