Live Webinar: Family-Based Treatment of Eating Disorders in Children
10/21/2016 - 10/21/2016
Event Description
Family-Based Treatment of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents Presented by Sandy Bowersox, PhD, HSPP Live Webinar - Friday, October 21, 2016 12:00 - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
1 Category I CE will be awarded for full attendance and completion of a CE evaluation.
Registration is limited to 100 participants and closes on October 18th.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration is a two-step process!
Register for the webinar with IPA by clicking the “register” button at the bottom of this page. Registrants will receive an email confirmation from IPA that contains a link to register with GoToWebinar.
YOU MUST REGISTER with GoToWebinar to receive an active link to the webinar and instructions for joining the webinar on October 21st. This email confirmation will be sent directly from GoToWebinar.
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This presentation will review the current diagnostic categorization of eating disorders, highlighting changes in DSM-5.The epidemiology, risk factors, trajectory, and prognosis of eating disorders will be presented.There will be a particular focus on family-based treatment of anorexia and bulimia in youth, with empirical support for these treatments and the role of medication.Resources for clinician training in these treatment approaches will be provided, as well as resources for patients and families.
By attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
Describe DSM-5 diagnostic categorization of eating disorders
Identify risk factors, trajectory, and prognosis of eating disorders
Describe the structure of family-based therapy for anorexia and bulimia
Summarize the empirical evidence for the role of medication in treatment
This intermediate presentation has a target audience of clinicians.
Sandy Bowersox, PhD, HSPP
Sandy Bowersox is a pediatric psychologist at St. Mary’s Center for Children in Evansville, IN, where she has been in a primarily clinical role since 2009. Dr. Bowersox currently sees children and adolescents for outpatient therapy and assessment, and she directs the inpatient Pediatric Consultation/Liaison Service at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Dr. Bowersox specializes in working with youth with eating disorders as well as those living with chronic medical illness. She received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from St. Louis University and completed an internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, KY.
Dr. Bowersox has no financial relationships to report.
Special Note to Conference Attendees
The Indiana Psychological Association (IPA) is approved by the American Psychological
Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Indiana Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Indiana State Psychology Board and Indiana Behavioral Health Board:
IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for psychologists.
IPA is an approved provider of Category I continuing education for LSW, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LMFTA, LCAC and LAC.
Licensees must judge the program’s relevance to their professional practice.
Please note that APA rules require that credit be given only to those who attend the entire workshop. Those arriving more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time or leaving early will not receive CE credits. Partial credit cannot be given.
Licensees who attend the entire webinar and complete the evaluation form will receive a CE certificate via email.
Registration Fees
IPA Members - $20
Non-Members - $30
Students (Members) - $10
Students (Non-Members) - $10 (requires campus email address for verification)
Cancellations: Cancellations prior to October 18thwill receive a refund minus a 25% fee. No refunds after October 18th. All cancellation requests must be received by IPA in writing. Contact the IPA office to confirm receipt of cancellation request. Download Event Flier (PDF)
