Eating disorders and OCD share similar symptoms and commonly co-occur, yet few clinicians feel equipped to effectively treat both concurrently. Up to 40% of individuals with eating disorders may meet criteria for OCD at some point in their lives. This course highlights differential diagnosis as well as practical strategies for integrating evidence-based treatments for individuals with both.
Description:
Eating disorders and OCD share similar symptoms and commonly co-occur, yet few clinicians feel equipped to effectively treat both concurrently. According to the most up to date research, up to 40% of individuals with eating disorders may meet criteria for OCD at some point in their lives. Overlapping traits such as perfectionism, rigidity, and compulsive behaviors can complicate treatment. This course will review how to distinguish these diagnoses from one another, as well as propose practical strategies for integrating evidence-based treatments for individuals with both. Participants will have the opportunity to apply these skills using case studies in small groups. This will allow participants to gain practice tailoring treatment strategies to integrate concurrent treatment of OCD and eating disorders.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, participants should be able to:
Differentiate symptoms of OCD from those of eating disorders, as well as understand common overlapping traits.
Demonstrate a greater understanding of how comorbid eating disorders and OCD can impact the clinical presentation and treatment of one another.
Formulate an integrated treatment approach for OCD and eating disorders using evidence-based treatments such as ERP and ACT.
Apply an integrated approach to treatment planning using case studies.
Target Audience: Introductory. For clinicians with little to no experience in the subject matter. For clinicians with experience who want to strengthen their skillset.
Date: September 26th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 4 PM Eastern
Cost: $120
CE Information (more info below):
NBCC: 3.5 CE
ACEP No. 7365
Gina Abbondante, LLC
ASWB: 3.5 CE
ACE #1909
OCD Training School
APA: 3.5 CE
Getting Your Certificate: You will need to complete both a course evaluation and a course quiz. Please set aside ample time to complete both in one sitting. A course evaluation link will be provided in your course materials. Once you submit your evaluation, a quiz link will show up on the next screen. You will then take the quiz and upon a passing score of 80%, your certificate will automatically be sent to the email address you provide. You will have three attempts to pass the quiz. Please double-check the email address that you provide on the quiz (as well as the correct spelling of your name). Please check your spam folder if you do not see your certificate in your inbox.
Refund/Cancellation Policy: Full refunds for live trainings will be given if requested 7 full days prior to the training start date minus a $25 administration fee.
Accommodations: If you have a specific learning need, please email us at hello@ocdtrainingschool.com
About Your Trainer:
Elian Beattie, LCMHC
Elian Beattie is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and owner of Insights Group mental health therapy practice in Rye, NH. Elian is passionate about working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, body image, anxiety, and OCD. Elian has a masters of science in counseling psychology from Northeastern University and is a graduate of the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI). Over the past ten years, she worked at residential levels of care for both eating disorders and OCD before moving to New Hampshire in 2020 and becoming a full time outpatient therapist. She also currently serves as a volunteer on the executive board of OCD New Hampshire, the NH affiliate of the International OCD Foundation.
NOTE: This training is for individual clinician use only. If you have a group practice, you will need to set up an account for each individual clinician. SHARING OF ACCOUNTS, TRAINING ACCESS, OR PASSWORDS WILL RESULT IN TERMINATION OF TRAINING ACCESS. NO REFUNDS WILL BE OFFERED. Email hello@OCDTrainingSchool.com if you have any questions.
Gina Abbondante LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7365. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Gina Abbondante LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
OCD Training School, #1909, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards have the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 10/26/24-10/26/27.
OCD Training School is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. OCD Training School maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
OCD Training School is not responsible to verify that American Psychological Association, ASWB, or NBCC continuing education credits are approved by an attendee's respective state licensing Board.
Partial CE credit cannot be given. Live trainings must be attended in their entirety to receive credit. Partial credit cannot be given if an attendee joins late, leaves early, or is not present for the entirety of the live, virtual training.
There is no conflict of interest related to grant funding or research findings. There is no commercial support that would indicate a conflict of interest in regards to the program content, instructor, sponsor, or an endorsement of any other product.
You can reach us at hello@ocdtrainingschool.com
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NBCC ACEP No. 7365
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