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We’re in this Together: Navigating Collaboration on Campus for College Students with Eating Disorders

We’re in this Together: Navigating Collaboration on Campus for College Students with Eating Disorders

Friday, February 7, 2025 • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET) / 9:00 am - 11:00 am (PT)

Free | Live Interactive Training
Offering 2 CE Credits
Available to all professionals nationwide

Presented by: Jessica Berens, MS, RD, LDN; Laura McLain, PsyD, BC-TMH & Holly Willis, MSN, PMHNP-BC

Held Online via Zoom

Attendees will need access to wi-fi and a device with audio capabilities.

About the Training

The complexities of eating disorders in college students coupled with short-term treatment limitations present unique challenges for college health professionals in effective assessment and intervention. Challenges on campus, including siloed providers, negatively impact students and receiving robust support. Collaboration between providers is essential in providing the best ethical care to diverse students. This training will provide an in-depth look at how to assess, collaboratively treat, and refer students to the appropriate resources. Discussion will focus on establishing multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with providers, and implementing short-term evidence-based treatment interventions.

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.
  • Continuing Education Credits for registered dietitians are approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886357583-4599) for 2 continuing education contact hours.

CE credit/contact hour certificates will be sent via email about three weeks after the online seminar evaluation has been completed.

For questions, please contact [email protected].

About the Presenters

Jessica Berens, MS, RD, LDN, is a Senior Regional Nutrition Manager at The Renfrew Center. She received a dual-Bachelor’s degree in Food Science & Human Nutrition and Psychology from The University of Florida, and her Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from with a concentration in nutrition and sports Texas Tech University. Mrs. Berens has experience working with all eating disorder presentations and specializes in Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as well as bringing weight neutral language and goals into higher levels of care.

Laura McLain, PsyD, BC-TMH, is the Site Director at The Renfrew Center of Atlanta. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Northridge and her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from John F. Kennedy University. Dr. McLain has worked in a variety of settings and with several different populations including children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities, emerging adults, depression, anxiety, self-esteem and identity issues, addictions, and relationship issues. In addition to her role at Renfrew, she also works in private practice serving individuals suffering with eating disorders, substance use disorders, and trauma. Dr. McLain is an active member of the American Psychological Association (APA), is a member of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), and is a Board Certified Telemental Heath Provider.

Holly Willis MSN, PMHNP-BC graduated from Georgia State University in Atlanta in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and worked at the bedside as a registered nurse in emergency departments in the Atlanta area until 2017. She returned to Georgia State in 2018 to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. As a student, she worked as an intern with the Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders at their Georgia site beginning in 2020 before being hired on as staff upon graduation in December 2020. She currently serves as the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for Orlando, Atlanta, and Renfrew@Home Southeast where she sees PHP clients individually and facilitates a group educating clients about the medical and psychological aspects of eating disorders.

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