Eating Disorder Education & Consultation Group

5-Week Education & Consultation Group for Therapists
Working with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, and Body Image in Clinical Practice

Clients struggling with food, body image, and eating disorders often show up in therapy — even when it isn’t your primary area of focus. Many therapists find themselves wanting to support these clients thoughtfully while also wondering what is within their scope, what interventions are most helpful, and when additional support or referral may be needed.

This 5-week group is designed for therapists who already have a basic understanding of eating disorders but would like space to deepen their clinical thinking and confidence when these concerns appear in their work. It is particularly helpful for therapists who do not specialize in eating disorder treatment but want to feel more comfortable navigating these conversations when they arise with clients.

Together, we’ll explore the complexity of eating disorders from a thoughtful clinical perspective while also making space to talk through real cases and questions from your practice.

Topics we’ll explore may include:

• Deepening understanding of eating disorders and disordered eating
• Exploring underlying patterns that often accompany eating disorders, including temperament, co-occurring diagnoses, family dynamics, and trauma
• Interventions that support meaningful therapeutic work
• Navigating common areas of resistance and challenges that can arise in the recovery process
• Recognizing and working with transference and countertransference dynamics that often emerge in eating disorder treatment
• Considering levels of care and the multidisciplinary approach to treatment
• Special considerations that can arise across different client populations

Each session will include a mix of education, clinical discussion, and case consultation, with plenty of space for questions and conversation about current client situations. Supplemental reading and resources will also be provided. 

Much of my clinical work has centered around eating disorders, and I genuinely enjoy thinking through the nuance and complexity that often accompanies this work with other therapists. I also host a free monthly consultation group for therapists who would like a collaborative space to discuss cases related to eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image.