Course Objectives

Build foundational skills for helping clients with disordered eating. Learn via video presentation, reflective exercises, and application to case studies.

  • Assess

    Develop skills to identify and assess clinical eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, ARFID, & Binge Eating) as well as common eating concerns, such as yo-yo dieting, poor body image, and emotional eating.

  • Intervene

    Identify and be able to utilize best practice tools, which will include application of CBT, ACT and mindfulness based interventions.

  • Heal

    Understand and be able to apply the Intuitive Eating framework to guide recovery for clients desiring a positive relationship with food.

A participant's review...

“I learned things I can apply immediately...this course taught interventions that are evidence-based, adapted to preferred theoretical orientations - and that offer hope to clients. Kyrie’s relaxed warmth and seasoned competence as a therapist and presenter makes her really easy to listen to and learn from.”

Mike, LCPC in Montana

“The online format was very user friendly and the mix of videos and activities kept me engaged throughout the 6 hour long course. The course materials contributed positively to my level of engagement. I would recommend this course to anyone currently working with or interested in working with clients presenting with disordered eating patterns.”

Megan, LCSW in Montana

6 Continuing Education Hours

Course meets continuing education criteria for the Montana Board of Behavioral Health (LCPC, LAC, LCSW) and other license types that do not require course pre-approval.

Instructor(s)

Kyrie Russ

Clinician & Trainer

Kyrie Russ is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana and the owner of Mount Helena Counseling, PLLC. Her clinical practice focuses on providing evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure therapies, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She specializes in the treatment of OCD, anxiety related disorders, and eating disorders. Kyrie expanded her practice to provide training and consultation programs, as she has noticed gaps in evidence-based training opportunities for behavioral health providers in Montana and other rural areas. She is the founder of the annual Montana CBT Conference. Prior to private practice, Kyrie worked in a college setting. Her educational and career background has led to a passion for teaching, both with clients and with other counselors. She strives to help clients understand why we do what we do, how the brain works, and practical strategies for change. Prior to becoming a psychotherapist, Kyrie worked for Cornell University's extension service, disseminating research-based human development information to parents and families. Kyrie has an undergraduate degree in Human Development from Montana State, a Master's Degree in Adult Education from Buffalo State College in New York, and a Master's degree in Counseling from the University of Great Falls. She has received advanced CBT training through the International OCD Foundation and participates in ongoing consultation with experts in the field.