CENTRE FOR EATING, WEIGHT & BODY IMAGE
MED, DBT & the Solo Practitioner
Applying MED-DBT strategies for complex presentations in individual practice
Presented by Shelly Hindle
WHERE
Online via Zoom
PRESENTED BY
Shelly Hindle
DELIVERED OVER
2 full days online
COST
$895
MED, DBT & the Solo Practitioner
Applying MED-DBT strategies for complex presentations in individual practice
This training focuses on the practical application of DBT strategies within individual therapy for eating disorder presentations. It is designed for clinicians working in outpatient and private-practice settings who want to strengthen their use of DBT-informed approaches without running a comprehensive DBT programme.
The training emphasises formulation, behavioural targeting, session structure, and strategic use of DBT skills within individual eating disorder treatment. Participants will learn how to apply DBT principles in a way that is responsive to eating disorder presentations, treatment-interfering behaviours, and co-occurring presenting problems/symptoms.
Scope and suitability note
This training is designed for clinicians who already work with eating disorder presentations who are seeking to learn and strengthen their use of DBT strategies within individual therapy sessions for targeting eating disorders. It is particularly relevant for outpatient, community-based practices, and private-practice contexts where clinicians don’t belong to comprehensive/formal DBT or MED-DBT programmes and are not intending on starting up MED-DBT groups or programmes.
This training is not intended as:
An introductory training in eating disorder treatment for clinicians new to the eating disorder field. It presumes a good level of prior knowledge and experience in this area.
Comprehensive DBT training or as a substitute for full programme-based DBT education – e.g. the full MED-DBT* protocol (which would include multi-modal treatment: skills group, consultation team, individual treatment, phone coaching plus conceptualisation and formal protocols etc).
Advanced DBT** consultation-level training for clinicians already extensively trained in DBT. This is introductory level with regard to DBT and presumes no prior knowledge and will cover the basics.
*MED-DBT is a treatment that concurrently applies standard Linehan model of DBT with CBT-ED for severe and complex ED presentations – simultaneously, by the same individual practitioner.
** Those already proficient in the standard DBT model would be best suited to pursue a training in MED-DBT that is targeted for advanced DBT therapists.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Apply DBT principles and behavioural strategies within individual eating disorder therapy.
Use DBT target hierarchies to prioritise eating disorder behaviours and therapy-interfering behaviours.
Conduct chain and missing-links analyses with eating disorder behaviours.
Select and apply DBT skills strategically rather than generically within ED treatment.
Integrate DBT strategies alongside standard eating disorder interventions in individual therapy.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This training is designed for clinicians who already have a solid working knowledge of eating disorders and standard treatment approaches who are seeking an introduction to how DBT is applied to eating disorder treatment using the MED-DBT protocol.
No prior DBT training is required.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Shelly Hindle (she/her) is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with over two decades experience working across public mental health and specialist eating disorder services, including child and adolescent mental health, and adolescent and adult eating disorder care. She has held senior clinical and programme development roles within these services. She was the developer and continues to be the clinical lead of a Multi-Diagnostic Eating Disorders Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (MED-DBT) programme for adults with Anorexia Nervosa within a New Zealand specialist service, which was one of the first in the world to implement this treatment model, for which she won an award for innovation in mental health.
Shelly’s work spans a range of settings including private practice, adolescent MH services, day programmes, residential services, group programmes, and school-based mental health initiatives. She works internationally providing training, consultation, and team supervision, supports teams around the world to implement new DBT programmes and regularly presents at national and international conferences. She is involved in research and dissemination and publishes on DBT innovations she is involved with.
In 2025 Shelly was one of four co-convenors of the inaugural international MED-DBT conference, where she ran a number of events; including the design, convening and moderating of a plenary panel of lived experience experts with Autism who work in the field of DBT and ED’s, discussing neurodivergence and affirming care.
Her professional interests centre on training, consultation, and innovative implementation of DBT, with particular emphasis on adaptations of DBT for eating disorders (including MED-DBT), adolescents, trauma-related presentations, and complex, high-risk clinical populations.
DBT Training Options
Training | Focus | Best suited for | Clinical setting |
|---|---|---|---|
DBT Strategies for the Solo Practitioner | How to integrate DBT strategies into individual therapy with eating disorder clients, particularly when presentations are complex or high risk. | Clinicians working in private practice who want DBT-informed tools without running full DBT programmes. | Individual outpatient practice |
Multi-Diagnostic Eating Disorders–Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (MED-DBT) | Introduction and overview of the Multi-Diagnostic Eating Disorders DBT (MED-DBT) protocol, designed for complex and high-risk eating disorder presentations. | Eating-disorder-trained clinicians working with severe and complex presentations. | Specialist services, day programmes, residential or hospital settings |
Running DBT Skills Groups for Eating Disorders | Evidence-informed DBT skills group models for eating disorders, including structure, adaptation and implementation. | Clinicians planning to run DBT skills groups for ED clients. | Private practice or public/community services delivering group programmes |
DBT Strategies for the Solo Practitioner
Title
How to integrate DBT strategies into individual therapy with eating disorder clients, particularly when presentations are complex or high risk.
Focus
Clinicians working in private practice who want DBT-informed tools without running full DBT programmes.
Audience
Individual outpatient practice
Multi-Diagnostic Eating Disorders–Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (MED-DBT)
Title
Introduction and overview of the Multi-Diagnostic Eating Disorders DBT (MED-DBT) protocol, designed for complex and high-risk eating disorder presentations.
Focus
Eating-disorder-trained clinicians working with severe and complex presentations.
Audience
Specialist services, day programmes, residential or hospital settings
Running DBT Skills Groups for Eating Disorders
Title
Evidence-informed DBT skills group models for eating disorders, including structure, adaptation and implementation.
Focus
Clinicians planning to run DBT skills groups for ED clients.
Audience
Private practice or public/community services delivering group programmes
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About Training with Shelly Hindle
"Shelly gave excellent real world examples and was able to create a very warm and encouraging setting in the training. Her knowledge in this area while expansive was presented in a way that didn't seem overwhelming."
Psychologist, 2025
"The training was very helpful and definitely increased my understanding of how to apply DBT to ED presentations. I really enjoyed and learned from case examples that talked through application and teaching of DBT skills to clients"
Psychologist, 2025
"The content was practical and useful. I will be able to utilise it straight away into my work"
Psychologist, 2024
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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