NEFESH: The International Network of Orthodox Mental Health Professionals
Add this Workshop to Your Calendar!
The Common Factor:
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/view

The Common Factor:
Importance of Therapeutic Alliance in Eating Disorder Treatment

Previously Recorded
$59.99 Melissa Orshan Spann, PhD, LMHC

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.

About the Presenter

Melissa Orshan Spann, PhD, LMHC is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and clinical supervisor. Dr. Spann is the Chief Clinical Officer at Monte Nido and Affiliates where she oversees the clinical operations for over 30 eating disorder programs. Dr. Spann is a passionate clinician and accomplished presenter who speaks nationally on topics related to body image development, eating disorders in the Jewish community, and trauma and eating disorders. She received her Doctoral degree from Drexel University Master's degree from University of Miami, and Bachelor's degree from University of Florida. She is a native Floridian who lives in Miami with her husband and two incredible kids.

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

The Common Factor:
Importance of Therapeutic Alliance in Eating Disorder Treatment

Previously Recorded

Presenter: Melissa Orshan Spann, PhD, LMHC

Please enter your name and email address below to view this course:


Tell us how you heard about us:


Course Length: 3 Hours

Learning Objectives:

  1. Following this presentation, clinicians will be able to explain how attachment impacts their work.
  2. Following this presentation, identify the basic tenants of the BPS approach.
  3. 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.

Times New Roman

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:

  1. Following this presentation, clinicians will be able to explain how attachment impacts their work.
  2. Following this presentation, identify the basic tenants of the BPS approach.
  3. 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
Course Level: introductory
Level of Clinician: beginner
  • 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.

Disability Access - If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification. Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. The grievance policy for trainings provided by the NEFESH INTERNATIONAL is available here Satisfactory Completion Participants must have paid the tuition fee, logged in and out each day, attended the entire workshop, and completed an evaluation to receive a certificate (If this is a pre-recorded program, a post-test with a passing grade of 80% to receive a certificate.) Failure to log in or out will result in forfeiture of credit for the entire course. No exceptions will be made. Partial credit is not available. Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion by clicking here.
There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0048.
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0046
  • NEFESH International is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Mental Health Counselor #MHC-0082
  • CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland. CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. These credits are also accepted by the Maryland Boards for Professional Counselors, Psychology, and Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals, and many other states and disciplines

Refund Policy: Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.
48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
*exclusions apply for reasonable need and cause.