The Common Factor: Importance of Therapeutic Alliance in Eating Disorder Treatment
180 minutes
Thursday August 18th 2022 10:00 AM EST Melissa Orshan Spann, PhD, LMHC
Thursday August 18th 2022 10:00 AM EST Melissa Orshan Spann, PhD, LMHC
Webinar Description
First written about in the 1930s, the common factor approach has a long history in the field of psychotherapy. While common factors are imbedded in scientific theory (Laska & Wampold 2014) they are often overlooked for the latest evidence-based practice manual to become available. The most well researched common factor, the therapeutic alliance, is one of the most critical elements of treatment. Therapeutic alliance, as supported by meta-analysis, is a significant predictor of therapy outcome. Alliance itself is comprised of several factors. In this presentation, the presenter will briefly explore the history of common factors and the therapeutic alliance. Participants will explore how clinicians can effectively develop a meaningful therapeutic alliance and the impact this has on treatment outcomes. The presenter will explore the unique factors to eating disorder and body image treatment through an alliance lens.
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Qualifications:
Melissa Orshan Spann, PhD, LMHC is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and clinical supervisor. Dr. Spann is the Chief Clinical Officer at Monte Nido and Affiliates where she oversees the clinical operations for over 30 eating disorder programs. Dr. Spann is a passionate clinician and accomplished presenter who speaks nationally on topics related to body image development, eating disorders in the Jewish community, and trauma and eating disorders. She received her Doctoral degree from Drexel University Master's degree from University of Miami, and Bachelor's degree from University of Florida. She is a native Floridian who lives in Miami with her husband and two incredible kids.
Agenda:
- Personal definition of therapy
- Theoretical orientations
- The Impact of Motivation
- Stages of change
- Why Motivational Interviewing
- Working with ambivalence
- Identifying Common Factors
- Brief History of Common Factor Approach
- How do common factors show up in therapy
- Expanded common factors in family therapy
- Exploring Therapeutic Alliance
- Development of alliance
- Phases of alliance
- Ruptures and repairs
- Alliance in clients with Eating Disorders
- Alliance in clinical supervision
- Closing
Learning Objectives:
- Following this presentation, clinicians will be able to explain how attachment impacts their work.
- Following this presentation, participants will be able to identify the basic tenants of the BPS approach.
- Following this presentation, participants will be able to describe the correlation between body image and eating disorders.
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an introductory level ,and is beneficial for a beginner level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Course Length: 3 Hours
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