Challenging Myths and Embracing Realities
Course Title: Eating Disorders: Challenging Myths and Embracing Realities
Learning Method: Record asynchronous distance (non-interactive). This course includes a recorded video and access to the presented resources.
Amount of CE Credit Offered: 1 credit (general). ASWB ACE and NBCC.
Fees: This course can be purchased individually for $25 or as part of an annual unlimited continuing education subscription available for $99/year.
Posttest: Following the course, the participant will take a 10 question posttest. A score of 70% correct is required to pass and obtain a certificate. If you do not pass the posttest, it can be re-taken after fully reviewing the materials again.
Certificate of Completion: In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must indicate that you’ve watched the entire video portion of the course, earn a passing grade on the test, and complete the requested course evaluation.
Description of the Course:
Enhancing Professional Competence: Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that require specialized knowledge and skills to treat effectively. Continuing education ensures social workers and mental health professionals stay informed about the latest evidence-based practices and treatment models, enhancing their competence in providing high-quality care to those struggling with these conditions.
Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity: Social workers and mental health professionals must be prepared to address the unique challenges and needs of diverse populations affected by eating disorders, including men, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. This education supports the development of culturally sensitive approaches that are inclusive and tailored to the specific experiences of these groups, promoting equitable care and better outcomes.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Impact: The treatment of eating disorders often involves a team of healthcare professionals. Continuing education facilitates a deeper understanding of how social workers and mental health professionals can effectively collaborate within interdisciplinary teams, contributing to comprehensive care plans, continuity of care, and the overall enhancement of client well-being during and after treatment.
Learning Objectives:
Analyze Treatment Approaches
Critically analyze diverse treatment methodologies for eating disorders, including traditional and innovative approaches, to understand their applicability in various client scenarios.
Address Misconceptions and Diversity
Identify and develop strategies to address misconceptions about eating disorders and to enhance their cultural competence in working with diverse populations including men, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Evaluate Outcomes and Collaborative Practices
Learn to employ both qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate the success of eating disorder treatment programs and understand the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in optimizing client outcomes.
Target Audience:
Masters and Clinical level licensees pursuing continuing education and mental health professionals.
Content Level:
Both beginning and intermediate-level content are included in this course.
Instructor Bio(s):
Meagan Mitchell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been providing individualized and group instruction for over 5 years.
Meagan is currently a Child and Adolescent Therapist in Washington, DC. She is working towards her Play Therapy credential. Meagan is also the founder of Agents of Change Social Work Test Prep – a learning platform and community designed for social workers preparing for their licensing exams.
She loves combining her passion for learning and sharing her knowledge with the social work community. Meagan has a strong interest in tech & and innovation, specifically exploring the intersection of technology with social work practices. She is also passionate about multicultural supervision & and ethics; ensuring diverse voices are heard, understood, and supported in supervision and consultation.
Lastly, Meagan is currently a DSW student at SUNY Buffalo.
Kira Denney
Kira is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Pearl Wellness Practice. She is a licensed clinical supervisor and therapist serving individuals with disordered eating, eating disorders, body image, and general mental health concerns in DC, MD, and FL. In addition to providing direct care, Kira serves as chair-elect for the Washington DC International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals, provides individual and group supervision and consultations for other mental health professionals and practice, facilitates psycho-education groups, and contributes her eating disorder, leadership, and management expertise to blogs and podcasts.
Taking a person-centered and cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approach, she guides others to identify their core beliefs and behaviors and helps them develop and implement skills and techniques that best fit their lifestyle, needs, and wants for personal growth.
In Kira’s spare time, you can find her volunteering as the philanthropy chair for her alumni, mentoring psychology students, watching or playing sports, and hanging out with family.
Course Outline:
Introduction
Module 1: Understanding Eating Disorders
Module 2: Myths and Misconceptions
Module 3: Integrating Technology in Social Work
Module 4: Play and Expressive Arts Therapy
Module 5: Multicultural Supervision and Ethics
Module 6: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Approach
Module 7: Professional Development
Conclusion
Additional Resources
Course Creation Date: 11/8/23
Requesting Accessibility Accommodations:
Please email [email protected] to request accessibility accommodations.
System Requirements:
Refund Policy: In general, refunds will not be provided. However, if you do have any concerns or grievances, please contact us at the email address below. Registrants who do not complete their course(s) will not receive a refund. Registrants who purchased the course but did not achieve a passing grade will not receive a refund. The Agents of Change Grievance Policy can be viewed here.
Cancellation Policy: If an Agents of Change Continuing Education course is canceled, a full refund will be provided to all participants.
Please email [email protected] with any questions about the course.
Agents of Change, #1919, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 7/26/2023 – 7/26/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credit.
Agents of Change has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7620. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Agents of Change is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
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