Understanding + Treating Eating Disorders Using a Polyvagal Lens
with Rachel Sellers, M.Ed., M.S., LPC-MHSP
Join us for a 90-minute, virtual training webinar for therapists in training and newer clinicians seeking to understand eating disorders from a neurobiological somatic lens.
Date: Wednesday, May 22nd, 7-8:30pm
*If you cannot attend in real time, the recording will be sent
Location: Virtual
Investment: $25 for students, $40 for practicing, pre-licensed, or licensed therapists (Venmo @newmoonrisingwellness or check payable to New Moon Rising Wellness)
Learning Objectives:
Participants will describe a basic understanding of the Polyvagal Theory, including characteristics of each of the 3 nervous system states (Ventral Vagal, Sympathetic, and Dorsal Vagal)
Participants will categorize common eating disorder behaviors within the 2 self-protective nervous system states
Participants will discuss how eating disorder (ED) behaviors function as misguided attempts for self-regulation, perpetuating nervous system dysregulation and the use of behaviors
