Courageous Conversations in Evidence Based Treatment

Tue, June 3, 2025; 1.5 CE hours; $99 ($79 before May 3).

Overview.

This 90-minute, intermediate workshop delivered live virtually, explores the application of motivation and commitment strategies derived from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in treating patients with complex eating disorders.

By utilizing DBT techniques, such as enhancing motivation through validation and reinforcing commitment to change and using contingency management strategies, this approach aims to foster deeper patient engagement and sustainable behavior change over time. Key concepts include building therapeutic alliances, promoting mindfulness, and implementing commitment strategies to support long-term recovery.

Attendees will gain practical insights and tools for integrating these strategies into their clinical practice.

Instructor Credentials

Lucene Wisniewski, Ph.D., FAED, is a recognized clinician, trainer, researcher, and an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, who has taught over 150 workshops on Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapies internationally and has over 40 publications in peer reviewed journals and invited book chapters. She specializes in complex, co-morbid eating disorders, and is the Owner and Chief Clinical Officer of the Center for Evidence Based Treatment serving clients across the United States and Wisniewski Psychology Services, PLLC in New York.

Anita Federici, PhD, CPsych, FAED, is a Clinical Psychologist and the Owner of The Centre for Psychology and Emotion Regulation. She serves an Adjunct Faculty position at York University and is a distinguished Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED).

Wisniewski and Federici have co-authored a book on MED-DBT that is scheduled for 2025 release by Guilford Press.