Generating Strength and Resilience: The Integration of Mental and Physical Training for Athletes with Eating Disorders
January 22, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Welcome to PART 3 of EDCare’s Cutting EDGE Virtual Learning Series – A Continuing Education Series for Mental Health Professionals Working with Athletes The Athlete EDGE® program at EDCare has dedicated itself to treating athletes and eating disorders by recruiting experts in the field who truly understand the complex nature of eating disorders and the world of sports. In this four-part series, you will hear from the Athlete EDGE® treatment team including EDCare’s Program Advisor, Primary Therapist, Sports Dietitian, Mental Performance Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Sports Psychiatrist. Together, this multidisciplinary team will explore topics related to supporting athletes who are navigating eating disorder recovery.
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TOPIC: PART 3: Generating Strength and Resilience: The Integration of Mental and Physical Training for Athletes with Eating Disorders
WHEN: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
12:00-1:00pm MT/1:00-2:00pm CT/2:00-3:00pm ET/11:00am-12:00pm PT
Virtual – Microsoft Teams Webinar FREE to attend
SPEAKERS:
Taylor Smith, MA – Athlete EDGE Mental Performance Coach
Brandon Kress, CSCS – Athlete EDGE Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- Identify what eating disorders are and how they impact athletes.
- Discuss the purpose of reintegrating movement and training into the eating disorder treatment process.
- Discuss how to utilize sport psychology and mental skills training in the treatment and prevention of eating disorders.
- Explain why eating disorders should be viewed as an injury.
- Identify when to refer an athlete to a higher level of care.
CONTINUING EDUCATION DETAILS: CEs will be available for psychologists and mental health providers. A Certificate of Attendance for one (1) clock hour will be issued to all qualified participants who attend this virtual event. Full attendance is required to receive CE credits. No partial credit will be awarded. CE credit is NOT available for watching any recordings, full attendance of the virtual session must be attended LIVE to earn credit. Participants are responsible for contacting their respective state and discipline licensing boards to confirm acceptance of CE credits.
EDCare has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.7113. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. EDCare is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
EDCare is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. EDCare maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
If you have questions about this event or need to request special accommodations, please email EDCare at continuinged@eatingdisorder.care