About this course

Learning Objectives

• Identify the key components on self-monitoring sheets/diary cards and identify their role in supporting clients in utilizing them to support their treatment.
• Identify 3 strategies to problem solve non-adherence with completing self-monitoring sheets/diary cards.
• Identify at least 5 ways to individualize self-monitoring sheets/diary cards to address a client's intersectional identities and target behaviors that impact their recovery process.

Learning Levels

• Beginner

Target Audience

Course Instructor(s)

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  Katherine McMahon, MSSA, LISW-S, CPACC

  Clinical Trainer and Outpatient Therapist

  Katherine (Katie) McMahon (she/her/hers), MSSA, LISW-S, CPACC is a Clinical Trainer for Accanto Health and works as an outpatient therapist at The Emily Program location in Cleveland, Ohio. She has been working in the field of eating disorder treatment since 2015 and concentrates on the utilization of CBT-E for adults. Katie has a special interest in working with clients who are diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder (BED), those who are experiencing body image issues, explore ways to increase inclusive care for marginalized populations and exploring the intersection between chronic health conditions/disability and eating disorders. Katie has experience providing individual therapy and group therapy in both outpatient and higher level of care settings and also serves as a licensure supervisor for social workers in both adult and adolescent residential and PHP settings. As a clinical trainer, Katie has a passion for all things CBT and supporting new and seasoned staff through onboarding, supervision, a bi-weekly CBT-E consult group and a weekly ED fundamentals group for the Midwest region. Katie is also a member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals and is a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies. Prior to her work at TEP, Katie worked in community mental health as both a case manager and a Program Manager, a hospital setting and a free clinic. Katie has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Bowling Green State University and completed her graduate education at the Case Western Reserve University Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences with a concentration on medical social work.

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  Elysse Miller

  Elysse Thebner Miller, MPH, RDN, LDN, CEDS-C, is a registered dietitian with fifteen years of clinical and supervisory experience treating eating disorders across the lifespan in inpatient and outpatient settings. She co-authored DBT Principles and Strategies in the Multidisciplinary Treatment of Eating Disorders, published 2024, with Spanish translation expected 2025. She is currently the Regional Nutrition Manager of North Carolina with The Emily Program.

References

• “The CBT Technique That’s Overlooked, Undervalued, And Essential: Why Is Self-Monitoring So Important?” Psychology Tools, 2 Mar. 2022, https://www.psychologytools.com/articles/the-cbt-technique-thats-overlooked-undervalued-and-essential-why-is-self-monitoring-so-important.
• Weissman, R.S., Bauer, S. and Thomas, J.J. (2020), Access to evidence-based care for eating disorders during the COVID-19 crisis. Int J Eat Disord, 53: 639-646. https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23279
• Persons, J.B. (2008) The Case Formulation Approach to Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. Guildford Press, London.
• Bailey-Straebler S, Glasofer DR, Ojeda J, Attia E. Equitable access to evidence-based treatment for eating disorders for patients with low-income: identifying barriers and exploring solutions. The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. 2024;17:e5. doi:10.1017/S1754470X24000023
• Jessica A. Chen, Eliot Fearey, Ronald E. Smith (2017) “That Which is Measured Improves”: A Theoretical and Empirical Review of Self-Monitoring in Self-Management and Adaptive Behavior Change. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Mental Health - 1(4):19-38. https://doi.org/10.14302/issn.2474-9273.jbtm-16-1180