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When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: In Vivo Exposures in Eating Disorder Treatment
When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: In Vivo Exposures in Eating Disorder Treatment
Friday, October 2, 2026 • 9:00am – 10:30am ET
Cost Free | In-Person Interactive Training
Offering 1.5 CE Credits
Note: Space is limited.
Presented by: Dr. Samantha DeCaro, PsyD - Director of Clinical Outreach and Education, The Renfrew Center
The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia - Spring Lane • 475 Spring Lane • Philadelphia, PA 19128
Seminar Details
Location: The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia – Spring Lane • 475 Spring Lane • Philadelphia, PA 19128
Timeline: Registration & Breakfast: 8:30am – 9:00am ET • Seminar: 9:00am – 10:30pm ET • Site Tour: 10:30am – 11:00am ET
About the Training
Despite promising preliminary evidence that in-vivo exposure work effectively targets the fear and avoidance associated with eating disorder pathology, these interventions continue to be underutilized in treatment. Most therapists and dieticians aim to utilize empirically supported approaches in their practices; however, many opt out of exposure work reportedly due to their own lack of confidence associated with implementing these interventions and/or a misconception that clients will dislike the emotional and physical intensity of the tasks.
This workshop will confront the common barriers to exposure work while equipping providers with the tools needed to effectively execute exposures, such as a coached meal, to improve emotional tolerance and self-efficacy.
Accreditation
- The Renfrew Center Foundation has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5852. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The Renfrew Center Foundation is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
- The Renfrew Center Foundation is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Renfrew Center Foundation maintains responsibility for the program and its content.
- This program is pending 1.5 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program.
- This program is pending with the National Association of Social Workers for 1.5 continuing education contact hours.
CE credit/contact hour certificates will be sent via email within two weeks after the online seminar evaluation has been completed.
For questions, please contact [email protected].
About the Presenter
Dr. Samantha DeCaro, PsyD (she/her/hers), is the Director of Clinical Outreach and Education for The Renfrew Center, a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania, and co-host of the podcast All Bodies. All Foods. She has been with Renfrew since 2012, completing her post-doctoral residency at The Renfrew Center’s residential program in Philadelphia, then holding the positions of Primary Therapist, and most recently Assistant Clinical Director. As Renfrew’s national spokesperson, Dr. DeCaro has been featured in the media as an eating disorder expert on various television shows, radio programs, podcasts, and magazines. She is a frequent lecturer and serves as the Alumni Services Representative for The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia.
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