Training In CBT & Other Evidence-Based Psychological Therapies
Introduction
Lucy Serpell has spent almost 30 years working with people with eating disorders, including research, clinical work and service development. In this workshop, Lucy will give an overview of eating disorders in adults and in young people. She will describe the evidence base for therapeutic treatment of these challenging conditions, and will present in detail the most effective and widely used therapeutic treatments.
The event will be equivalent to 5.1/2 hrs of CPD.
Content
• What are (and are not) eating disorders?
• How are eating disorders assessed? DSM 5/ICD 10, assessment instruments and measures
• What are the risks?
• Review of evidence based treatment and NICE guidance
• Overview of NICE recommended treatments for adult and young people
• Treatments for adults:
• Guided Self Help
• CBT-ED
• Maudsley Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA)
• Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM)
• Treatments for Young People:
• Family Based Therapy (FT-AN)
• Adapted CBT-ED
• Working with neurodiversity
• Treatment of Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Learning Objectives
To gain knowledge of the different eating disorders we see clinically across the age range
To effectively assess eating disorders
To assess and manage risk associated with eating disorders, and to have the knowledge to decide when a higher level of care is required
To understand the evidence base for treatment of eating disorders in order to identify which may be the most effective and appropriate treatment for an individual
To understand the key principles of a range of evidence based treatment for eating disorders
To adapt treatment for those with specific presentations such as neurodiversity.
Training Modalities
Presentation will be a lively mixture of slides, videos, case discussions, pre-recorded role play demonstrations and polls. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions using the Q&A function and engage in discussion throughout the day using the chat function to enhance their learning and engagement.
Key References
Fairburn, C. G. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eating Disorders. New York: Guilford Press, 2008.
Lock, J. et al. (2015) Treatment Manual for Anorexia Nervosa: A Family-based Approach. New York: Guildford.
Murphy R, Straebler S, Cooper Z, Fairburn CG. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders. The Psychiatric Clinics of North America. 2010;33(3):611-627
NICE guidelines for eating disorders treatment: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng69
Schmidt, U., Startup, H., Treasure, J. A Cognitive-Interpersonal Therapy Workbook for Treating Anorexia Nervosa The Maudsley Model. Routledge. 2019
Vitousek, K., Watson, S., & Wilson, G. T. (1998). Enhancing Motivation for Change in Treatment-Resistant Eating Disorders. Clinical Psychology Review, 18, 391-420
About the presenter
Lucy Serpell has worked with people with eating disorders since 1995. She is currently Professor in the Psychology of Eating Disorders at UCL where she leads on training in evidence based treatments for eating disorders, including directing the CBT-ED programme funded by NHS England and contributing to the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She also leads the Eating Disorder Research Group who conduct research into what keeps eating disorders going and how to improve outcomes from treatment. She spent 15 years helping to develop the Lifespan Community Eating Disorders Service at North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT), most recently as Clinical Lead for Adult Eating Disorders. Lucy is passionate about improving the care of people with eating disorders and understand the challenges of delivering treatment excellence within the current NHS. She continues to work privately with individuals with challenging ED presentations alongside her academic role.
Who should attend
This training is suitable for those with a therapy background, such as clinical and counselling psychologists, counsellors, CBT therapists and nurse therapists. Those who have recently begun working with individuals with eating disorders or those wishing to move into this area will be welcome, as well as clinicians who come across occasional eating issues in the context of a broader adult mental health context.