Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Avoidant/ Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (CBT-AR)

Organisation / Service

WAEDOCS

Duration

16 hours

Learning Level

Suitable for intermediate practitioners.

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This two-day workshop describes cognitive behavioural therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). People living with ARFID cannot meet their nutritional needs, due to sensory sensitivity, fear of aversive consequences, and/or lack of interest in eating. ARFID was added to the psychological nomclamature ten years ago, but research, management and treatment of this disorder is still building. This workshop will outline CBT-AR as a novel manualised treatment for children, adolescents and adults. There is preliminary research on feasibility, and acceptability of children and adults and current trials being held at Massachusetts General Hospital, USA and Queensland University of Technology, Australia. This workshop will fill an important gap for clinicians by providing specialised training in ARFID (CBT-AR).

This collaborative workshop will include information on:

• Learn about tools to provide diagnostic clarification
• Describe how to provide CBT-AR in the individual and family setting.
• Gain an understanding on how the multidisciplinary team is important for ARFID treatment.

This skill building training is suitable for any clinician of the multidisciplinary team providing support for those living with ARFID and clinicians wanting to provide CBT-AR. It is recommended clinicians have an understanding or ARFID. Through the day attendees will be provided with didactic, interactive and experiential practise opportunities.

Cost

$330.00 (includes GST) / nil cost for NMHS | WAEDSS clinicians