About this course

Learning Objectives

• Develop confidence in speaking directly with clients about eco-anxiety and orthorexia
• Identify at least 2 skills for assessing for eco-related mental health risk factors using both formal clinical tools and tools for self-inquiry
• Identify both the cautions and potential benefits of somatic yoga and non-dualist philosophy/practices for clients living at the intersection of eco-anxiety and eating disorders.

Learning Levels

• Intermediate

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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  Lauren Fraley, C-IAYT, E-RYT, YACEP

  Yoga Therapist

  Lauren Fraley (C-IAYT, E-RYT, YACEP) is a yoga therapist with The Emily Program’s South Sound and Cleveland OP sites. She has supported Emily Program clients at all levels of care since 2018 and guided therapeutic yoga for individuals and groups in a variety of other community and clinical settings. Lauren’s collaborative approach to learning has been honed not just in yoga settings, but from her experience creating community-based art arts education for many ages and backgrounds at Playhouse Square, Cleveland Public Theatre, Maelstrom Collaborative Arts, Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, and CLIMB Theatre. Lauren holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts Administration and Social Psychology from Bowling Green State University. Her C-IAYT yoga therapy diploma was earned through Ajna Yoga College in Victoria, BC, Canada, and her E-RYT 500 obtained through the cultural competency and community-focused Skill in Action yoga teacher training. Lauren is allergic to both house cats and the pollen from her native wildflower and vegetable garden, but they remain two of her very favorite things in the world (in reasonable doses).

References

• Runfola CD, Safer DL. The role of eco-anxiety in the presentation of bulimia nervosa: a case report. J Eat Disord. 2024 Oct 21;12(1):164. doi: 10.1186/s40337-024-01118-5. PMID: 39434189; PMCID: PMC11495069.
• Tecuta, L., Gardini, V. & Tomba, E. Climate change worry and eating-related eco-concern: a network analysis of psychological and behavioral correlates in the general population. J Eat Disord (2025). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-025-01477-7
• Tavolacci MP, Ladner J. Eating disorders and eco-anxiety: exploring mental health challenges in university students. J Eat Disord. 2025 Aug 25;13(1):185. doi: 10.1186/s40337-025-01382-z. PMID: 40855445; PMCID: PMC12376314.
• Davenport, L. (2017) Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change: A Clinician's Guide. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
• Wilkinson, Katharine. Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home