Exploring Eating Disorders with an OT Lens
Exploring Eating Disorders with an OT Lens
Occupational Therapy Australia
About this event
Join OTA at this Hot Topic as they explore the role of OT in eating disorders.
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that affect people physically and psychologically. In addition, people with an eating disorder experience reduced quality of life, increased functional impairment, and their relationships are often compromised.
Occupational therapy is an underutilised and underrepresented profession in the field of eating disorders. This presents as a unique and critical opportunity to promote an occupationally focused approach to treatment and recovery.
Key areas that will be covered include:
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What are eating disorders and different eating disorder diagnoses
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What are the functional impacts of eating disorders
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The unique contribution of occupational therapy in eating disorders
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Assessment of functional impact of eating disorders
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Addressing functional impacts of eating disorders
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Overview of common evidence-based treatments for eating disorders (incorporating an OT perspective)
This session is suitable for:
Any occupational therapists with an interest in eating disorders
PRESENTERS
Professor Genevieve Pepin: Professor Genevieve Pepin is a passionate mental health occupational therapist and the Higher Degree Research Director at Deakin University. Genevieve joined Deakin 17 years ago after having worked across diverse mental health services and taught at Laval University, Sherbrooke University, and McGill University in Canada. She is an established MOHO scholar. Her research focuses on understanding the impact of mental illness on engagement in meaningful occupations and advancing occupational therapy practice, education, and research in mental health. She is particularly interested in understanding the impact of eating disorders on function and the daily occupations of those with an eating disorder and their family, and the development of innovative interventions promoting best health outcomes. Genevieve is a strong advocate for occupational therapy in mental health and for the unique role occupational therapists can play in the recovery of people with an eating disorder. Genevieve is the research lead of the Lived Experience and Co-Production stream of the Australian Eating Disorders Research and Translation Centre. She is also the Chair of the Research Committee of Eating Disorders Families Australia. She has exciting national and international partnerships, was granted over $15 million in research funding, has several publications, and presents her work around the world. Genevieve is a strong believer in multidisciplinary approaches, best practice, and emerging knowledge that support occupation-based and client-centred interventions in the eating disorders and broader mental health sector
Jasmin Watson: Jasmin is a registered Occupational Therapist experienced in providing mental health support for young people and adults. She has worked in both public and private sectors, specialising in the treatment of eating disorders and body image challenges. Jasmin has a particular interest in the use of sensory, somatic, and embodied-based approaches to treatment. Jasmin has experience in providing training, supervision, and consultation, as well as providing clinical supervision for eating disorder clinicians and Occupational Therapists. At the heart of Jasmin’s work ethic is a strong desire to improve treatment options and outcomes for people living with eating disorders in Australia.
Rachel Knight: Rachel is an occupational therapist with experience as a clinician, researcher, project manager and service transformation lead. She has held various positions in the public mental health sector in both Australia and the United Kingdom. Currently, Rachel holds an academic position at Deakin University and is a PhD researcher. She has previously held a number of leadership and clinical specialist roles in mental health and eating disorders, including 8 years at the Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders. She has been involved in leading service transformation, driving culture change and building workforce capability. Rachel is a systems thinker and has a particular interest in how the structure of health services impact on a person’s ability to receive the right treatment at the right time.
DATE:
14th May 2024 (Tuesday)
TIME:
- 4:00pm |VIC, NSW, QLD, ACT, TAS|
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3:30pm |SA, NT|
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2:00pm |WA|
The session will run for approximately 2 hours.
Please login 10 minutes before the scheduled presentation time
RECORDING ACCESS:
This session will be recorded and available for all registrants for 30 days. A link to the recording will be provided following the event completion. You must register and pay to receive the link to the recording.
This session will not be available for purchase in the CPD Library post the event.
REGISTRATION FEES
EARLYBIRD – Book on or before 1 May 2024
OTA Member: $54
OTA Student/New Graduate Member: $49
Non-member: $70
STANDARD – Book on or after 2 May 2024
OTA Member: $60
OTA Student/New Graduate Member: $54
Non-Member: $78
RSVPs close 12th May 20224
Members must be logged in with username and password to register at the member rate.
VENUE
This is a 100% virtual event. You will receive an email with details to access the event two days ahead of the scheduled event date.