*This presentation is no longer eligible for the 1 CE credit*
This 60 minute training will focus on an overview of the various forms that an eating disorder can take, and simple and effective screening strategies. Additionally, the multifactorial nature of developing an eating disorder as well as common myths and misconceptions still associated with those having eating disorders will be reviewed.
Presenter:
Linda Buchanan, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Clinical Services
Walden Behavioral Care
Dr. Linda Buchanan founded Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders in 1993 which was acquired by Walden Behavioral Care in 2017. She is now Senior Director of Clinical Services with Walden. Dr. Buchanan received her Ph.D. from GSU and has published a book titled A Clinician’s Guide to Dealing with Pathological Ambivalence. She serves as a peer reviewer of American Psychological Association Journals for Practice Innovations and was a reviewer for the APA guidelines for the treatment eating disorders. Dr. Buchanan has published two chapters on her model of treatment and four research articles on the treatment of eating disorders.