CENTRE FOR EATING, WEIGHT & BODY IMAGE
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders
Presented by Professor Elizabeth Rieger
NEDC has assessed this training as meeting the requirements outlined in the NEDC National Framework for Eating Disorder Training for an evidence-based treatment model training.
WHERE
Online via Zoom
PRESENTED BY
Professor Elizabeth Rieger
DELIVERED OVER
2 full days online
COST
$895
Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders
The primary aim of this workshop is to introduce attendees to using IPT in the context of eating disorders, either as a stand-alone treatment or as a component of Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E) for eating disorders. Attendees will develop knowledge and skills for addressing interpersonal factors that are relevant to the onset, maintenance and response to treatment of these conditions.
The workshop will entail:
Discussion of recent theoretical models (such as the transdiagnostic model) highlighting the interpersonal underpinnings of eating disorder symptoms;
Discussion of the research base for IPT in eating disorders;
Discussion and demonstration of skills for undertaking an interpersonal inventory so as to identify the interpersonal factors involved in the maintenance of eating disorder symptoms, and hence develop a formulation and treatment goals on this basis;
Presentation of key treatment strategies for targeting the interpersonal factors involved in the maintenance of eating disorder symptoms.
The workshop is suitable for students and clinicians working in the area of mental health who are seeking to gain skills in the assessment and treatment of interpersonal factors relevant to the maintenance of eating disorders.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Understand the relevant theoretical frameworks and empirical basis supporting the use of IPT for people with eating disorders.
Develop introductory-level skills for implementing IPT for clients with eating disorders.
Understand the applications of variants of standard IPT (i.e., maintenance IPT and group IPT).
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Elizabeth Rieger is a Professor and Clinical Psychologist in the School of Medicine and Psychology at the Australian National University. She specialises in eating disorders and obesity in her research, teaching and clinical work. She completed her PhD at the University of Sydney in 2001, which focused on motivational issues in eating disorders. She then undertook a post-doctoral fellowship at the Centre for Eating and Weight Disorders (University of California, San Diego and San Diego State University) where she was trained in interpersonal psychotherapy.
She is a member of the Eating Disorders Research Society, and has published widely, including peer-review journal articles, book chapters and books regarding the interpersonal, cognitive and motivational aspects of eating disorders and obesity. She has over 25 years of clinical experience that has included treating adults with eating and weight disorders, and medical patients with accompanying psychological problems, in public and private hospitals, university clinics and private practice. She has taught clinical skills to diverse populations, including psychologists, medical practitioners and allied health professionals.
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About Training with Dr Elizabeth Rieger
"Loved it. I found it interesting from a researcher perspective to understand the research behind IPT, but I also found it really interesting on a personal level, and it has made me reflect a lot on the interpersonal relationships in my life."
Psychologist, 2023
"This presentation was well balanced between theory, evidence base, and clinical application. Often it is the latter we are all craving but can be left out. This training had quite rich clinical examples which I appreciated."
Pychologist, 2023
"I thought the mixture of breakout rooms, videos and Elizabeth talking made it a really good format. Having the mixture meant I did not get zoom fatigue which has happened on other trainings."
Psychologist, 2023
General Training Information
Discounts
We offer a 10% discount for groups of five or more and a 20% discount for groups of ten or more. Please email training@cewbi.com.au if your organisation requires payment via invoice.
Students are eligible for a discounted rate. Please email training@cewbi.com.au with proof of a valid student ID and confirmation of full-time enrolment to receive a student discount code.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of eating disorders is assumed. Participants also need to complete the Inside Out Institute’s Eating Disorders Essentials Training, the National Eating Disorders Collaboration Training, or equivalent training as a minimum prerequisite.
Preparation
Pre-reading materials will be provided to participants via email. Registered participants will also receive event details and any required online preparation activities prior to the training. The Zoom link for each session is emailed shortly after registration.
Payment Plans
PayPal Pay in 4 is available, allowing payment in four instalments. This option can be selected under Express Checkout during the registration process.
Time of Events
All event times are listed in Melbourne time. Events held before 5 April 2026 are in AEDT, and events held from 4 October 2026 onwards are in AEST.
All Trainings are Live
This training will be recorded by the event organiser; however, recordings are not available to participants due to the terms of our agreement with the presenter. As this is a live event, participants are required to attend the training live and complete a short quiz after the training to receive their certificate of completion.
Questions
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at training@cewbi.com.au.
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