PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Disordered eating in all its forms continues to impact tens of millions in the United States.  Food and weight are the objects of obsession in a culture that glorifies appearance.  Body shape and size along with eating habits and dieting strongly impact how one relates to self and others.  Images of the body, male and female, generate billions of dollars in product sales and revenue.  The message is loud and clear: “If you do not look like what you see in popular media, you are flawed.”  Ensuing body related shame often drives individuals to use food as a way to cope with uncomfortable emotion.  Emotional Eating, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Bulimia and Anorexia are all possible outcomes when food is abused.  This presentation will focus on conceptualizing eating disorders from a Dialectical Behavior Therapy perspective, as well as highlighting the functional nature of the illness.  Specific attention will be given to the etiology and treatment of Emotional Eating and Binge Eating Disorder from nutritional and clinical standpoints.  Finally, as the prevalence of eating disorders in males seems to be on the rise, with males of all ages experiencing eating disorder symptoms rivaling females in severity, special focus will given on exploring how to assess for and recognize eating disorders in men. This program is aimed at the intermediate skill level.

FACULTY:

Debra J. Johnston, RD, is the Director of Nutrition Services at Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating Disorders. With more than 15 years of experience working in Long Term Care and with Eating Disorder Treatment, Ms. Johnston has a passion for promoting nutritional health throughout the lifecycle. She has a degree in Clinical Nutrition and a Certificate of Gerontology from Arizona State University.  Ms. Johnston has been registered through the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association since 1998 and is a member of the American Dietetic Association. Her personal Nutrition Philosophy is that by following guidelines which include variety and moderation, all foods can be part of a healthy meal plan. 

Samuel S. Lample, MA, LPC, is the Assistant Director of Clinical Services at ReddStone, a Remuda Program for Boys.  Mr. Lample has been with Remuda Ranch for nearly 9 years focusing solely on children and adolescents with eating and anxiety disorders.  He has done multiple radio and television interviews on the topic of boys with eating disorders. Furthermore, Mr. Lample has spoken at both the 2009 IAEDP Conference and the 2009 Ben Franklin Institute Summit, on boys with eating disorders. Finally, he has authored or co-authored several articles on eating disorders, the latest focusing on co-morbid substance abuse and eating disorders within the male population

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:  At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• conceptualize eating disorders and disordered eating from a DBT framework,

• understand the functional nature of eating disorders,

• recognize the signs and symptoms of eating disorders including; emotional eating, binge eating disorder, Anorexia, and Bulimia,

• identify several causes and complications of emotional eating and binge eating disorder, 

• identify and articulate strategies for treating emotional eating and binge eating disorder,

• recognize psychosocial factors that influence eating disorder development in males.

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Psychologists, social workers, mental health therapists, addiction therapists, psychiatric nurses, chaplains, and other mental health professionals.

AGENDA:

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM                Registration, Sign-In, and Introductions

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM             Eating Disorders: Conceptualization and Nutritional Overview

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM           Morning Break

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM           Emotional Eating and BED; Clinical and Nutritional Signs, Symptoms & Complications

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM             Lunch (on your own)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM               Emotional Eating and BED; Clinical and Nutritional Treatment Strategies

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM               Afternoon Break

2:45 PM - 4:30 PM               Identifying Eating Disorders in Males

4:30 PM                                 Program Closing and Evaluation

CONTINUING EDUCATION STATEMENTS: The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) certifies this program for 6 contact hours.  A certificate of attendance will be awarded. 

AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION:

The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. SEC maintains responsibility for the program and its content.  This program provides 6 CE credits.

ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORK BOARDS:

VA Employee Education System, Provider Number 1040, is approved as a provider for continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards 400 South Ridge Parkway, Suite B, Culpeper, VA 22701. www.aswb.org. ASWB Approval Period: 4/7/07 - 4/1/10. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. Social workers will receive 6 continuing education clock hours in participating in this course.

NATIONAL BOARD FOR CERTIFIED COUNSELORS:

The VA Employee Education System is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) to offer continuing education accreditation for National Certified and Licensed Counselors.  We adhere to NBCC Continuing Education Guidelines.  This program is approved for 6 contact hours.  Provider #5927.

CALIFORNIA BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING:

The Southwest Health Professions Education Center, Inc. (SEC) is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider # CEP 11270.  This program is approved for 6 contact hours.

REGISTRATION FEES: Registration fee is $125.00.  Fee for full-time VA employees is $18.00. Includes continental breakfast, break refreshments, and course material.  Credit card registrations may be faxed to (928) 776-6137.  Registration is not complete until payment received.  Space is limited.  Please register early.  Refunds, minus a $15.00 processing fee, will be made until three days prior to the program.  No refunds will be made after this date. There will a $20.00 processing fee for any returned checks.
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