ANZAED 2023 Virtual Workshop (2-Day): Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E)
ANZAED 2023 Virtual Workshop (2-Day): Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E)
Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED)
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.