Eating Disorders, Obesity, and Other Eating-Related Problems
You will receive 3 credits (CE) upon completion of this course.
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Course Description
Completing this program should:
Update you on developments in clinical research; and
Expand your knowledge of psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological interventions.
This program provides information on research advances and clinical treatment of eating disorders, obesity, and other eating related problems.
Topics include:
Anorexia
Bulimia
Binge eating disorder
The female athlete triad
Obesity/overweight
Diabetes, and
Night eating syndrome
The program includes a screening tool for the assessment of anorexia nervosa, restricting type.
Course Outline
Part 1: Anorexia Nervosa
Variables Associated with Relapse
Effective Posthospitalization Treatment
Medical Complications
Bone Loss
Separated Family Therapy
Male and Female Anorexia
Behavioral Family Systems and Ego-Oriented Individual Therapy
Increased Risk of Day Program Failure
Part 2: Bulimia Nervosa
Early Improvement
Unsuccessful Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Premature Discontinuation of Treatment
Part 3: Binge Eating Disorder
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Appetite Awareness Training (AAT)
Part 4: The Female Athlete Triad
Description and Treatment Strategies
Part 5: Obesity / Overweight
Bariatric Surgery Increase
Complication from Bariatric Surgery
Deaths Caused by Obesity
Weight Regain
Depressive Symptoms
Results from Diet and Exercise
Obesity Among Children
Reducing Childhood Obesity
Weight Loss and Internet Technology
Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Part 6: Diabetes
The Development Of Type 2 Diabetes
Eating Disorders and Type 1 Diabetes
Part 7: Night Eating Syndrome
Commonality in Psychiatric Outpatients
Part 8: Sleep
Increased Hunger and Appetite.
Part 9: Other Topics
Child Hunger
Women’s Health and Fitness Magazines
Weight-Based Teasing
Internet-Delivered Health Education
Anorexia Screening Instrument
Screening Instrument
CE Test
Course Evaluation
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 3.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 12 months |
| Continuing Education Credits | 3 |
| Instructor | Self Study. Course author is Murray Kuperminc, PhD |
| Vendor | AtHealth (Read more about AtHealth accreditation.) |
| Course Certification | CE certificate/letter of completion |
| Prerequisites/Audience | Psychologists, social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, CEAPs, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, pastoral counselors |
| Requirements/Materials Included | None |