Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Binge Eating Disorder

Friday, January 8, 2016
Registration: 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Metro State St. Paul Campus Library – Ecolab Room, located on the 3rd floor.
645 East Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
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About the Program

This forum will provide clinicians with the tools needed to treat patients experiencing Binge Eating Disorder (BED).  Research on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for BED will be presented, along with case examples and evidence-based practice guidelines for clinicians.  The presentation will be informative, yet interactive, and will leave clinicians feeling more confident in working with patients experiencing BED.  This presentation is at the intermediate level and is designed for psychologists and other mental health providers.

This session qualifies for 3.0 continuing education credits. You must attend the full 3-hour program to get continuing education credit for the event.

Participants will be able to:

1. Describe DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for Binge Eating Disorder.
2. Discuss recent research on empirically supported treatments for Binge Eating Disorder.
3. Apply specific CBT skills to treat Binge Eating Disorder in their own practice.

The Minnesota Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  The Minnesota Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

About the Presenters:

Afton Koball, Ph.D., L.P., graduated with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Bowling Green State University.  Dr. Koball’s primary research and clinical interests are in behavioral intervention for obesity and eating disorders. Clinically, her expertise is in development and delivery of behavioral weight management intervention and in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for patients experiencing Binge Eating Disorder.

Karen Grothe, Ph.D., L.P., ABPP, graduated with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Louisiana State University.  Dr. Grothe’s research and clinical work has focused on psychological factors that influence health and health behaviors. In particular, she has examined psychosocial aspects of weight loss surgery, obesity and physical activity, especially those that predict outcome or influence adherence to medical recommendations.

To Register:

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Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund will be made if the event is cancelled. Refunds, less a $5 handling free, will be given if a written cancellation is received at least two working days before the scheduled program begins. Transfer of fee to another program is granted if written cancellation notice is received at least one day before the program. No refund or transfer is given the day of the program.