Importance of Therapeutic Alliance in Eating Disorder Treatment
First written about in the 1930s, the common factor approach has a long history in the field of psychotherapy. While common factors are imbedded in scientific theory (Laska & Wampold 2014) they are often overlooked for the latest evidence-based practice manual to become available. The most well researched common factor, the therapeutic alliance, is one of the most critical elements of treatment. Therapeutic alliance, as supported by meta-analysis, is a significant predictor of therapy outcome. Alliance itself is comprised of several factors. In this presentation, the presenter will briefly explore the history of common factors and the therapeutic alliance. Participants will explore how clinicians can effectively develop a meaningful therapeutic alliance and the impact this has on treatment outcomes. The presenter will explore the unique factors to eating disorder and body image treatment through an alliance lens.
https://nefesh.org/workshops/TheCommon/viewFREE WEBINAR
The Common Factor:
Importance of Therapeutic Alliance in Eating Disorder Treatment
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Melissa Orshan Spann, PhD, LMHC
Course Length: 3 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Following this presentation, clinicians will be able to explain how attachment impacts their work.
- Following this presentation, identify the basic tenants of the BPS approach.
- Following this presentation, describe the correlation between body image and eating disorders.
This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
First written about in the 1930s, the common factor approach has a long history in the field of psychotherapy. While common factors are imbedded in scientific theory (Laska & Wampold 2014) they are often overlooked for the latest evidence-based practice manual to become available. The most well researched common factor, the therapeutic alliance, is one of the most critical elements of treatment. Therapeutic alliance, as supported by meta-analysis, is a significant predictor of therapy outcome. Alliance itself is comprised of several factors. In this presentation, the presenter will briefly explore the history of common factors and the therapeutic alliance. Participants will explore how clinicians can effectively develop a meaningful therapeutic alliance and the impact this has on treatment outcomes. The presenter will explore the unique factors to eating disorder and body image treatment through an alliance lens.
Learning Objectives:
- Following this presentation, clinicians will be able to explain how attachment impacts their work.
- Following this presentation, identify the basic tenants of the BPS approach.
- Following this presentation, describe the correlation between body image and eating disorders.
Agenda:
- Personal definition of therapy
- Theoretical orientations
- The Impact of Motivation
- Stages of change
- Why Motivational Interviewing
- Working with ambivalence
- Identifying Common Factors
- Brief History of Common Factor Approach
- How do common factors show up in therapy
- Expanded common factors in family therapy
- Exploring Therapeutic Alliance
- Development of alliance
- Phases of alliance
- Ruptures and repairs
- Alliance in clients with Eating Disorders
- Alliance in clinical supervision
- Closing
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
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