CE Hours: 2.0


COURSE TITLE: DANCING WITH RESISTANCE

Course Format: Online

Course Summary (Program Content Description):
In this course Carolyn tackles resistance directly, discussing many ways that treatment providers can deal with the resistance that is common and expected in eating disorder clients. Carolyn offers refreshing views on how resistance should be expected and is a sign that therapy is taking place because resistance is a natural part of the therapeutic process of change. Practitioners were able to write in questions that Carolyn then answers, making this an informal talk with supervision aspects.

CE Credits Offered (Contact Hours): 2.0
Community Counseling for Individuals and Families, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6849. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. Community Counseling for Individuals and Families, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

This course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Please Note: Licensing boards change regulations often and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, we recommend you contact your board directly to confirm if this course meets your specific board’s approval.

Course Fee: $40

Estimated Time to Complete: 2 HOURS
*Students are allowed 90 days from the time of registration to complete the course. After 90 days, students will no longer have access to course material.*

Presenter/Provider:
Carolyn Costin, MA, MEd, LMFT, CEDS, FAED
LMFT#: 13192 (California) LMFT#: T0535 (Oregon)

Brief Biography:
Carolyn Costin MFT., is a renowned eating disorder author, therapist, speaker and consultant. Carolyn founded Monte Nido, the first residential eating disorder treatment program, and is one of the world’s leading eating disorder experts.
In 2017, Carolyn opened her Institute, where she trains clinicians, coaches, mentors, and others.

Course Objectives:
Participants will be able to:

1. List an assignment for dealing with resistance

2. Describe how the concept of Eating disorder self vs healthy self helps deal with resistance

3. Describe one analogy to use that can help break through resistance


Target Audience:
This course is intended for all health and mental health providers, educators, and researchers interested in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.

Relevant Teaching/Learning Methods/Course Materials:
This course is offered via an online format. Instructional methods utilized in this course include online reading materials, a video handout, a course quiz, a course satisfaction survey, and a pre-recorded didactic presentation using clinical case studies to link learning to clinical practice. Additionally, learners are provided with the contact information for the course presenter and course administrator for any questions or concerns related to course content or operation.

Credibility:
While there is no research directly testing the efficacy of the approach used in this course, the interventions described rely upon core cognitive behavioral, client-centered, family systems, developmental, and attachment theory concepts, all with extensive empirical foundations. Additionally, as founder of Monte Nido & Affiliates, Carolyn Costin initiated a peer-reviewed outcome study of the program’s success while under her clinical direction and while using many of the approaches in this course.

Contact:
Carolyn Costin
Phone: 310-457-6890
Email: Carolyn@carolyncostin.com
Mailing Address: 30765 Pacific Coast Hwy #373, Malibu, CA 90265

Website: CarolynCostin.com

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