CENTRE FOR EATING, WEIGHT & BODY IMAGE
Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E) for Adolescents
Presented by Dr Susan Byrne
WHERE
Online via Zoom
PRESENTED BY
Dr Susan Byrne
DELIVERED OVER
2 x 3.5 hour sessions online
COST
$495
CBT-E for Adolescents
Enhanced Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT-E) was first developed by Professor Christopher Fairburn and his team at Oxford University in the last 1990s, with the comprehensive treatment guide being published in 2008. CBT-E is based on the transdiagnostic theory of eating disorders and is applicable to all eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, in adults and adolescents. It is the leading empirically supported treatment for eating disorders.
The application of CBT-E to adolescents was spearheaded by Professor Riccardo Dalle Grave and his team in Italy, in collaboration with Fairburn. Over the past 15 years or so, CBT-E has been systematically adapted and tested with younger patients. It is now considered to be a promising alternative to Family Based Treatment for adolescents with eating disorders.
This interactive full-day workshop will demonstrate how CBT-E can be used with adolescents presenting with the full range of eating disorders seen in clinical practice. The workshop will include: an up-to-date look at the research base of CBT-E with adolescents; a comprehensive introduction to the stages of treatment that encompass CBT-E highlighting the key adaptations for adolescents; an exploration of how CBT-E, with a strong motivational focus, gives the adolescent a key role in decision making; and how to tailor CBT-E to the needs of individual adolescent patients.
The training will include didactic, interactive and experiential components and there will be ample time devoted to demonstrations of specific behavioural and cognitive interventions role plays and opportunities to practice skills.
PREREQUISITES
Prior training in CBT-E is assumed.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Describe the key adaptations of CBT-E when applied to adolescents
Cite research outcomes of CBT-E for adolescents
Practice key interventions in CBT-E for adolescents
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
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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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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