Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) is recognised as the first-line treatment for adults with an eating disorder. The therapy, developed by Christopher Fairburn, conceptualises eating disorders and approaches treatment through a transdiagnostic theory which posits that all eating disorders share similar core psychopathology. The workshop will adress the efficacy evidence for CBT-E and its value and limitations. Its applicability for different individuals in different settings will be considered.

As such, this workshop aims to provide:

• An overview of the theoretical background of and evidence for CBT-E as well as its treatment principles, and protocols,
• An overview of the transdiagnostic formulation (with consideration of its use and limitation in complex/comorbid presentations) and its role in treatment planning,
• Considerations of therapist stance and effective client engagement (with specific consideration for ambivalence and/or low motivation in treatment)
• Consideration of its application to diverse populations (including higher-weighted individuals) and across different settings (specifically, private practice settings), and
• Demonstrations and skills practice of the main CBT-E interventions.

The training will involve didactic, interactive/experiential practise opportunities, and case summaries/examples. Prior knowledge and understanding of eating disorders as well as training and experience in general CBT principles is assumed.

Learning outcomes:

• Ability to develop an individualised and collaborative CBT-E formulation,
• Confidence in devising a CBT-E treatment plan that considers individual risks, complexities, and comorbidities
• Capacity to incorporate a weight-neutral framework while maintaining model fidelity
• Confidence describing and setting up CBT-E effectively
• Practice in delivering key CBT-E tasks and interventions (ie., in-session weighing, between-session monitoring, etc) and managing common obstacles

Dr Kiera Buchanan is registered as both a Clinical Psychologist and a Health Psychologist as well as an AHPRA-approved supervisor. Kiera is the Director of Centre for Integrative Health: Queensland’s private treatment centre for eating disorders and body-image concerns. Kiera is an executive committee member of the Queensland Eating Disorder Advisory Group (EDAG) as well as a former executive member of the Australian & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED). Kiera’s research and areas of interest have been focused on eating behaviour, body image, and self-compassion. Kiera has extensive research and clinical experience in these areas, having completed advanced training, published papers, presented at conferences, and facilitated the training and supervision of other practitioners.

This training is approved by NEDC, hence recognised as meeting criteria for the ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential.