Assessment of Eating Disorders: the art and the science
Assessment of Eating Disorders: the art and the science
Centre for Eating, Weight and Body Image
About this event
Assessment of eating disorders is an important component of the treatment process, which can kick start change, increase engagement in treatment, and help people get more out of treatment. This workshop will step through a semi-structured assessment guide, as well as more structured approaches to assessment, including the MINI and Eating Disorder Examination. Integration of motivational enhancement skills throughout the process will be detailed. The evidence related to linking assessment to better treatment outcomes will be outlined, and the use of single session interventions to achieve this while people are waiting for treatment will be discussed. The use and role of screening will also be explored. The workshop will use a mix of didactic presentation and interactive exercises to promote learning, and links to resources will be provided.
Learning Outcomes:
- Achieve an informed overview of the different assessment strategies for eating disorders.
- Increased competency to integrate motivational enhancement skills into an assessment.
- Understand how to use single session interventions that can impact subsequent treatment.
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Prerequisite Requirements
General knowledge of eating disorders is assumed. Participants also need to complete the Inside Out Institute’s Eating Disorders Essentials Training, the National Eating Disorders Collaboration Training, or equivalent training as a minimum prerequisite.
Speakers
Audience
Health professionals involved in the assessment or treatment of eating disorders or disordered eating, including psychologists, dietitians, psychiatrists, GPs, nurses, social workers, counsellors, and allied health clinicians.
This workshop is designed for clinicians with foundational knowledge of eating disorders. Participants are expected to have completed the InsideOut Institute’s Eating Disorders Essentials Training, National Eating Disorders Collaboration training, or equivalent introductory education prior to attending.