ANZAED 2023 Virtual Workshop (2-Day): Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E)

About this event

Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) is recognised as the first-line treatment for adults with an eating disorder. The therapy, developed by Christopher Fairburn, conceptualises eating disorders and approaches treatment through a transdiagnostic theory which posits that all eating disorders share similar core psychopathology. The workshop will adress the efficacy evidence for CBT-E and its value and limitations. Its applicability for different individuals in different settings will be considered.

This workshop aims to provide:

• An overview of the theoretical background of and evidence for CBT-E as well as its treatment principles, and protocols
• An overview of the transdiagnostic formulation (with consideration of its use and limitation in complex/comorbid presentations) and its role in treatment planning
• Considerations of therapist stance and effective client engagement (with specific consideration for ambivalence and/or low motivation in treatment)
• Consideration of its application to diverse populations (including higher-weighted individuals) and across different settings (specifically, private practice settings)
• Demonstrations and skills practice of the main CBT-E interventions.

Learning outcomes:

• Ability to develop an individualised and collaborative CBT-E formulation
• Confidence in devising a CBT-E treatment plan that considers individual risks, complexities, and comorbidities
• Capacity to incorporate a weight-neutral framework while maintaining model fidelity
• Confidence describing and setting up CBT-E effectively
• Practice in delivering key CBT-E tasks and interventions (i.e., in-session weighing, between-session monitoring, etc) and managing common obstacles

The training will involve didactic, interactive/experiential practise opportunities, and case summaries/examples. Prior knowledge and understanding of eating disorders as well as training and experience in general CBT principles is assumed.

This workshop will take place via Zoom. Times in AEST.