In the Weeds: Managing Marijuana Use During Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery

As access to legal marijuana rapidly expands, providers need to better understand the relationship between cannabis and mental disorders, including eating disorders. This presentation examines the history and epidemiology of cannabis. The neurobiological, physical and behavioral effects of cannabis use will be discussed. Research on the effects of cannabinoids in eating disorders and other mental illnesses is lacking. Clients may report that cannabis relieves some of their eating disorder symptoms. The presenter will share practical and effective clinical techniques to engage clients in a non-...Read morejudgmental way, so symptom-substitution is avoided, as they move toward eating disorder recovery. Less...

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Learning Objectives

  • Define medical marijuana vs recreational marijuana
  • Identify 3 short-term & 3 long-term effects of cannabis use in the eating disorder (ED) population
  • Explain at least 2 treatment techniques to address cannabis use and/or mis-use among clients with EDs

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

McCormick & Kuleto's
900 Northpoint Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109

11:30 AM EDT - 01:30 PM EDT

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EARN 1 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Kelly Souza, MA, PsyD

Kelly Souza, MA, PsyD

Regional Director of Clinical Services, Monte Nido & Affiliates
Kelly Souza, Licensed Psychologist, obtained her Master’s of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Doctorate of Psychology from Southern California Seminary. She has been working in the field of mental health for the past 14 years in various settings including residential foster care, a psychiatric hospital, various partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs and outpatient therapy centers. Kelly has worked with various populations; including individuals with eating disorders, children and adolescents with severe emotional disturbances, adolescents on probation, adults with co-occurring mental health and addiction issues, adults with severe psychotic disorders, couples, and families. Her clinical background and passion for eating disorder recovery provides a sense of trust and helps foster a safe environment for clients as they begin this path to a happier, healthier life. Kelly has seen how recovery from an eating disorder can restore a person’s entire view of him or herself and allow him or her to become participating members of his or her life. Being a part of this journey with clients is a blessing.

CE Information - Earn 1 CE Credit Hour

CE Approvals

American Psychological Association
Monte Nido & Affiliates is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Monte Nido & Affiliates maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Commission on Dietetic Registration
Monte Nido & Affiliates awards 1 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
Florida Board of Nursing
Oliver-Pyatt Centers is approved by CE broker, which is accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing to provide Continuing Education to CNA, RN, ARNP, ARNP Temporary, CNS, and LPNs. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
National Board for Certified Counselors
Monte Nido & Affiliates has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6782. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Monte Nido & Affiliates is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

CE Process Info

A continuing education certificate for the event will be obtained using the website, CE-Go. Approximately 3 days after the event, you will receive an email containing a link to CE-Go.   (This link will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event).

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• Complete evaluation forms for the event (Mandatory to receive credit for each session)

• Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

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