Treating trauma and eating disorders concurrently: The Role of a Data-Driven Approach

A growing body of evidence has confirmed that trauma histories and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often precede and drive eating disorders. Yet, there is little quantitative data to support providers in understanding the overlapping symptoms in this underserved population and selecting appropriate treatments. Historically, providers are guided to refrain from trauma work while in intensive treatment settings and defer this to outpatient treatment. This recommendation is often driven by a lack of expertise in trauma assessment and by fears of worsening eating disorder symptoms.

Mont...Read moree Nido & Affiliates values the importance of psychological research and works to integrate empirically validated methods into its treatment programs. Since 2018, data collected on clients diagnosed with both PTSD and an eating disorder have illuminated the specific needs of this population, and longitudinal findings have demonstrated that treating PTSD and eating disorders concurrently is an effective way to treat both diagnoses. This presentation is intended to underscore the clinical needs that may be specific to individuals who struggle with eating disorders and have co-occurring PTSD, and to help clinicians understand the potential for data-driven treatment planning. Less...

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Learning Objectives

state the prevalence of PTSD among adults and adolescents in higher levels of eating disorder treatment.
describe longitudinal clinical outcomes for ED-PTSD clients who have received residential treatment.
explain the necessity for integrating evidence-based trauma protocols into existing treatment approaches for eating disorders.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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12:00 PM EDT - 01:00 PM EDT

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About the speaker

Giulia Suro, PhD, CEDS

Director of Research and Clinical Outcomes, Monte Nido

Giulia Suro, Ph.D., CEDS is the Director of Research and Clinical Outcomes for Monte Nido. In this role, she directs the day-to-day operations of a nation-wide, IRB-approved research program in capturing the treatment outcomes of women and men diagnosed with range of eating disorder diagnoses across all levels of care. As a member of the broader research program, she helps translate this data to meaningful findings that may inform treatment and improve the field of eating disorders. Prior to this position, she served as a Postdoctoral Resident, Primary Therapist and Clinical Director and Oliver Pyatt Centers. She is also a passionate student and practitioner of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and published an ACT workbook titled “Learning to Thrive” in 2019.

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