A Seminar Series Presented by Martina Verba, LCSW, DSW
AEDP Certified Therapist and Supervisor
Four Wednesdays: June 5, June 12, June 19 and June 26 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM EST
AEDP helps in healing the emotional overwhelm that give rise to eating disorder symptoms,
but as symptoms increase, it is said they take on a life of their own. So, what do we do when symptoms become a self perpetuating cycle, separate from the emotional wounds
that give rise to them?
Description
In offering a way to alleviate the psychological distress that fuels the development and maintenance of symptoms, AEDP is a powerful approach to the treatment of eating disorders. As patients experience the transformation of AEDP, they are released from the need to rely on eating disorder symptoms for self-regulation. At the same time, eating disorders symptoms themselves are tenacious and addictive in nature. It is often said that an eating disorder takes on a life of its own. In other words, eating disorder symptoms can become self-perpetuating and persist independently from what prompted them to arise. In such cases, the therapist needs to be well-versed in techniques to help the patient directly address eating disorder symptoms.
This 8-hour seminar will be presented in two parts. In sessions 1 and 2, we will explore the specific application of AEDP to the treatment of eating disorders and consider how we tailor AEDP interventions to stages of recovery. In sessions 3 and 4, we will focus on how to incorporate top-down techniques for symptom-reduction from other psychotherapy models (e.g. DBT, CBT, ACT) into an AEDP foundation. The workshop will be experiential, interactive and didactic, using videotaped session material to illustrate the model in action.
The seminar will be both interactive and didactic, using videotaped session material to illustrate the model in action.
Who Should Attend
Licensed Mental Health Providers practicing legally in your state, province, or country, including Counselors, Psychoanalysts, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, other Behavioral Health Therapists and related professionals.
Level: Open to all levels
Meet the Presenter
Martina Verba, LCSW, DSW
Martina Verba, LCSW, DSW is a certified AEDP therapist and supervisor in private practice in Westchester County, NY. She fell in love with AEDP when she took Diana’s Immersion course in 2008. She has both assisted and lead-assisted for Immersion and Essential Skills, as well as presented at Immersion. She has extensive experience working with patients with eating disorders and has developed a practice that integrates eating disorder treatment and AEDP. She is on the faculty of the Integrative Trauma Treatment Program at the National Institute of Psychotherapies. Prior to finding AEDP, Martina worked as an eating disorder specialist at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, a staff therapist at Harvard University’s mental health service, an adjunct professor at Simmons College, and the Director of Counseling at a program for at-risk youth in Boston. (Read More…)Dates, Times, Location
Date:
Four Wednesdays | June 5, June 12, June 19 and June 26, 2024
Time:
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Eastern
Location: Live, Online
Requirements to Participate Effectively Online: You will need a private space with a reliable Internet connection for a desktop/laptop computer that has video and microphone. Click here for the AEDP Live, Online Learning Requirements & FAQ’s.
Registration, Fees and Scholarships
Early Bird through April 7, 2024
Non-Members: $240 USD
Members: $215 USD
After April 7, 2024
Non-Members: $265 USD
Members: $239 USD
Scholarships:
Scholarships are available. To learn more and apply, please go here.
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the application of the AEDP triangle of experience to the treatment of eating disorders.
- Identify 2 components of AEDP that address specific aspects of eating disorders.
- Describe 1 key consideration in working with patients who are presenting with behavioral and psychological symptoms of an eating disorder versus patients whose symptoms are primarily psychological
- Identify 3 intersectional considerations that arise specifically around working with eating disorders
- Explain the rationale for incorporating symptom-focused techniques into AEDP work with eating disorders
- Explain the significance of developing the “observing self” in working with eating disorders
- Describe 3 symptom-focused interventions that can be incorporated into AEDP in working with eating disorders
- Describe a trans-theoretical approach to working with eating disorders
Praise for Relational Interventions as Part of the Cure: AEDP in the treatment of eating disorders (a 4-hour seminar presented by Martina Verba in 2022)
“The course was outstanding. Very comprehensive.A perfect balance of teaching and video.”
“Bravo!”
“This presentation was truly exceptional. Martina seamlessly combines her expertise on the topic with humility and genuine warmth.”
“Martina’s video sessions illuminated the use of AEDP with all clients, beyond just eating disorders.”
“The presentation was remarkable. The videos particularly resonated with me and were incredibly moving.”
“Martina’s videos were helpful, particularly observing her approach to addressing defenses.”
“The presentation was exceptional. Martina demonstrated remarkable skill and effectiveness, and the didactic materials were well prepared.”
“Martina truly elevated my understanding to new heights. Her unwavering dedication to her patients motivate me to delve deeper in my own practice.”
“Martina’s profound understanding of the subject matter was evident.”
“A great presentation!”
“Martina excelled in both explaining and demonstrating her work.”
“A fantastic training!”
ADA
Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations please contact Marilia Rodriguez, admin@aedpinstitute.org or call 813-553-1294 thirty days or more before the event so we can be sure to accommodate you.
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