Breaking the Binge Eating Cycle

Binge eating is the most common form of disordered eating, but most clients do not talk about it with their therapists due to shame and stigma. In this course, participants will learn how to ask questions that help clients talk openly about their eating, assess for binge eating disorder symptoms, and use evidence-based strategies to break the binge eating cycle. Specific topics include influencing factors like negative emotions and stress, assessing for subtle forms of restriction, and connecting clients' values beyond eating and weight.

Total running time 129 minutes. 2 hours CE. Recorded video format (non-interactive).

ESTIMATED COURSE LENGTH: 2.15 hours 

CE CREDITS: 2.00 continuing education/contact hours for social workers, psychologists, counselors, and marriage and family therapists

TARGET AUDIENCE: Mental Health Practitioners

LEVEL OF INSTRUCTION: Intermediate

PREREQUISITE(S): None

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD: Recorded video format (non-interactive)

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS: Closed captioning of audio components. In order to request further accessibility accommodations, please email support@psychhub.com.

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS: To obtain your CE certificate, learners must complete a pre-test (not scored), progress through all course segments, complete a participant evaluation, and obtain a score of 80% or higher on a post-test. Learners are expected to complete the quiz within 3 attempts. If unable to do so, the learner will need to re-review the course segments.

FINANCIAL/COMMERCIAL SUPPORT STATEMENT: This course has no commercial support.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST:  This course has no potential conflict of interest or outside commercial support. Psych Hub's conflict of interest statement is found in the footer of the training center.

GRIEVANCE AND REFUND POLICIES: Grievance and refund policies are found in the footer of the training center.

PARTICIPATION COSTS:  The cost to participate in this CE activity is included in the subscription registration fee.

COURSE CREATION DATE: 11/27/21

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Assess for the presence of at least three symptoms of binge eating disorder in a non-shaming manner
• Identify at least four unique factors that maintain the binge eating cycle for a particular client
• Describe at least one relationship between dieting and binge eating in clear, client-friendly terminology
• Apply at least three evidence-based interventions to reduce binge eating

1. Binge Eating facts
   1. Prevalence and phenomenology
   2. Differences from other eating disorders
   3. Barriers to treatment
2. Understanding Binge Eating
   1. The restriction-binge cycle
   2. The role of negative emotions
   3. The impact of relationships, stress, and stigma
3. Assessing for Binge Eating
   1. Binge Eating Disorder (BED) symptoms
   2. Assessing for subtle forms of restriction
   3. Identifying modifiable risk factors
4. Intervening in Binge Eating
   1. Getting back to ‘normal’ eating
   2. Connecting to non-weight values
   3. Challenging unhelpful thoughts about food
   4. Reducing reactivity to cravings and emotions