CENTRE FOR EATING, WEIGHT & BODY IMAGE
Single Session Intervention
for Eating Disorders
Presented by Dr Anthea Fursland and Dr Susan Byrne
6.00 CPD Hours
WHERE
Online via Zoom
PRESENTED BY
Dr Anthea Fursland & Dr Sue Byrne
DELIVERED OVER
1 full day online
COST
$495
Single Session Intervention for Eating Disorders
With unconscionably long waiting lists, particularly since COVID-19, there is an imperative to provide evidence-based assistance to patients while they are waiting for treatment. The Single Session Intervention (SSI) was developed at the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) in Perth, Western Australia, in response to long waiting lists. An SSI, conducted by an experienced clinical psychologist, is offered to newly referred individuals or families (ideally within 2 weeks of receipt of the referral) during which patients and families are given crucial information regarding eating disorders, with a focus on their particular presentation.
The aim of an SSI is to provide psychoeducation, develop a preliminary formulation, offer strategies, empower patients and their families to start making changes as soon as possible and motivate them towards recovery whist they are waiting to commence treatment.
Published results from CCI have indicated that after completing an SSI, underweight patients gained an average of 2 kg (5.5 lb) and, overall, there was a statistically significant reduction in EDE-Q scores, binge eating and self-induced vomiting episodes by the time patients attended their first treatment session (up to 7 months later).
Since the publication of these data, additional data have been collected from other eating disorder practices around Australia which have adopted the SSI and evaluated the outcomes. This workshop will provide an overview of the rationale behind, and the development of, the SSI and describe the content of the SSI and the specific SSI protocol, with video demonstrations (role plays) and opportunity for practice and discussion.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Participants will be able to:
Cite clinical changes between delivery of the SSI and starting treatment
Appreciate the importance of stance and a personalized approach when delivering psychoeducation
Apply learnings to their assessment and treatment of clients.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
With over 40 years in the field, in the UK, USA & Australia, Anthea was Director of CCI and WAEDOCS, created a web-based self-help resource, and co-authored many peer-reviewed papers. She currently works in private practice, offering psychological assessment, training and consultation. Anthea has trained and supervised clinicians throughout Australia in CBT-E and SSI. Anthea serves on the Steering Committee of the National Eating Disorders Collaboration and is a member of the Australian Government Department of Health Eating Disorders Technical Advisory Group. She is Past-president of the Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED), was elected a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) and received the 2016 ANZAED Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2019 AED Outstanding Clinician Award.
Dr Susan Byrne is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in research and clinical practice in the field of eating disorders.
Sue has a Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Medicine) from Oxford University and a PhD and Master of Psychology (Clinical) from the University of Western Australia (UWA). She is currently a Senior Research Scientist and Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Australia Eating Disorders Outreach and Consultation Service (WAEDOCS); an Honorary Research Fellow and Professional Practice Fellow at UWA; and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Curtin University.
Sue is involved in consultation, supervision, research and training with eating disorder services in both the public and private sectors. In private practice, she treats individuals with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions using the most up-to-date evidence-informed treatments. Innovations in treatment and advancing access to treatment have been hallmarks of Sue’s achievements over the past 30 years and in 2023 she was awarded the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of the significant, impactful and substantial contribution she has made to the eating disorder sector. Sue’s international reputation as both a clinician and a researcher reflects her standing in the field and she continues to play a significant role in mentoring the next generation of eating disorder researchers and clinicians across Australia.
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Psychologist 2023
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Dietitian 2024
“I really enjoyed this training, Anthea was very knowledgeable in this area and it showed through her training. The content was very informative, and I enjoyed practicing techniques with one-on-one support with Anthea.” Provisional 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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