Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT
presents

Assessment and Treatment of Eating Disorders

with Emily Behrs, LMFT

Friday, October 24, 2025
9:00am-11:30am

Simpkin's "Community Center" Room B
(979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062)

2 CE Credits

Description

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that require nuanced assessment and specialized treatment approaches. This training will provide clinicians with a comprehensive overview of the most common eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Participants will gain practical tools for recognizing diagnostic criteria, assessing the presence and severity of disordered eating, and understanding the impact of weight stigma and cultural narratives around food and body image. The training will also highlight evidence-based treatment interventions and explore ethical and cultural considerations when working with diverse populations.

Educational Goals/Learning Objectives

In successfully completing and attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key diagnostic criteria and clinical features of common eating disorders (including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and ARFID).
2. Assess the presence and severity of eating disorders (Trends, Weight stigma, negative moralization of foods).
3. Describe treatment and evidence-based interventions in the treatment of eating disorders.
4. Understand ethical and cultural considerations when working with diverse populations experiencing eating disorders.

Presenter

Emily Behrs, LMFT (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. Emily Behrs is a person-centered, trauma-informed therapist who specializes in treating eating disorders and mood disorders. She believes in seeing each client as a whole person, supporting healing through a collaborative approach that integrates mind and body. Emily is an anti-diet provider and practices from Health at Every Size principles, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to restore trust in themselves. With extensive experience across residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care, Emily works with teens, young adults, and families to foster resilience, connection, and lasting recovery. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and is a State Certified Sexual Assault Counselor and advocate.

Schedule

9:00am: Check-in *
9:30am-11:30am: CE Session

* = non CE portion of day

Advanced registration is required for this event and must be completed at least one day before the event. Each individual seeking CE credits must register separately, attend the event, and submit the post-session evaluation to receive CE certificate within one week. The evaluation with attached CE certificate will be sent out to confirmed attendees by 48 hours after the event.

Cost

SC-CAMFT Member (Clinical and Affiliate): $45
SC-CAMFT Member (Associate and Student): $30

Non-Member: $55
Non-Member (Associate/Student): $40

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Continuing Education Provider #62284: This training meets the qualifications for 2 hours continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Course completion certificates will be available to attendees after completion of the session evaluation and sent by email no later than three weeks after the session. The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: Due to this program being managed by volunteers, there are no cancellation refunds for this program.

Special Accommodations: The Santa Cruz Chapter of CAMFT is committed to providing a presentation that is accessible to all who wish to attend. If you have a special need and plan to attend, please notify us at president@santacruztherapist.org. Requests must be made one week in advance.

Grievances/Other Questions: Contact SC-CAMFT at president@santacruztherapist.org.