Eating Disorder Education
FBT-Informed Eating Disorder Treatment: A Course for Dietitians
Deepen your expertise in Family-Based Treatment (FBT) with our comprehensive online course, enriched with monthly live interactions with field experts.
20 CEs for Dietitians.
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Welcome to a transformative learning experience designed to equip dietitians with the specialized skills needed to work with adolescents and their families in managing eating disorders through FBT.
This course offers flexible learning through Teachable, where you can access self-paced modules anytime. Enhance your learning experience by participating in monthly live discussion groups. Available through November 2025.
Do you feel overwhelmed when adolescents with eating disorders come to your practice, unsure of how to engage their families in treatment?
Enhance your expertise and gain robust confidence using Family-Based Treatment (FBT), a thoroughly researched method that actively involves the entire family in the eating disorder recovery process.
This course equips you with the skills to implement FBT, which is recognized for significantly improving treatment outcomes by fostering a supportive home environment.
By empowering families to take an active role, you help build a sustainable support system that reinforces recovery and strengthens familial bonds, making a profound impact on the lives of adolescents struggling with eating disorders.
Here’s what to expect:
Connection: Explore the dynamic role of Family-Based Treatment (FBT) in managing adolescent eating disorders.
This course delivers essential knowledge that will enable you to understand and effectively apply FBT, enhancing your practice and offering substantial benefits to your clients and their families.
Evidence-Based Learning: Immerse yourself in a curriculum that integrates the latest FBT research with best practices.
Gain valuable insights from seasoned experts in adolescent eating disorders, positioning you as a skilled practitioner in family-centered treatment approaches.
You’ll get
What You’ll Gain From this Course
Lived experience knowledge
Includes perspective and lessons from Katie Maki, RN, a parent with lived experience of supporting her child with an eating disorder
Best practices
Special attention to best practices for returning individuals to their estimated growth curve and identifying target weights
Monthly Live Study Groups
Registration includes Monthly Live Study Groups at no cost to enrolled students
What you will learn
When you complete this program this is what you can expect to achieve
Introduction to FBT and Its Role in Eating Disorder Treatment
Understand the principles of FBT and how it transforms the treatment landscape for adolescents with eating disorders.
Engaging Families in Treatment
Learn strategies to effectively involve families in the treatment process, enhancing the support system for adolescents.
Addressing Challenges in FBT
Navigate common challenges and learn to overcome obstacles in family-based interventions.
Practical Application and Case Studies
Apply what you learn through practical exercises and detailed case studies that illustrate successful FBT scenarios.
Continuous Professional Support and Development
Participate in ongoing professional development through live sessions that foster a deeper understanding and refinement of your FBT skills.
Weight inclusive approach
This course is presented from a weight inclusive approach so that you can practice within your values.
Revitalize your approach to adolescent eating disorder treatment with our innovative FBT-Informed Course, designed to deepen your impact and broaden your therapeutic reach.
This course directly addresses the challenges dietitians face when working with adolescents with eating disorders.
It offers in-depth training on engaging families effectively, understanding complex family dynamics, and mastering specialized treatment strategies to make a real difference in young clients’ lives.
What Students Are Saying
Course Instructors
Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D., FAED, CEDS (Lead Instructor)
Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D., FAED, CEDS is a psychologist, fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED), and certified eating disorder specialist (CEDS) and approved supervisor for the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP).
Katie Grubiak, RDN (Lead Instructor)
Katie Grubiak, RDN graduated from the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at The University of Texas at Austin. She first pursued a career in public health nutrition in San Diego and Los Angeles with a maternal-child focus.
Rebecka Peebles, MD (Guest Speaker)
Dr. Peebles is an Associate Professor in the Craig Dalsimer Division of Adolescent Medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania. She is board certified in pediatrics and further specialty certified in adolescent and young adult medicine, and serves as the Director of Medical Research and Quality Innovations in the Eating Disorder Assessment and Treatment Program at CHOP, which she co-founded in 2011.
Renee D. Rienecke, PhD, FAED (Guest Speaker)
Renee D. Rienecke, PhD, FAED, is a clinical psychologist and Director of Research for Eating Recovery Center/Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Centers and Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University.
Katie Maki BSN, RN (Guest Speaker)
Katie Maki BSN, RN, aka “Mamabear”, is the mother of 3 young adult children. Her middle daughter was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa at the age of ten in the fall of 2010. She has been in full recovery for many years.
Topics covered in this 11-part course
MODULE 1:
Working with Adolescents and Eating Disorders
MODULE 2:
Overview of FBT
MODULE 3:
Renee Rienecke, PhD – Family Based Treatment: Then and Now
MODULE 4:
Rebecka Peebles, MD – A medical standpoint on returning teens to their growth curves
MODULE 5:
Myths About FBT, Who is FBT For, and Important Considerations
MODULE 6:
Team Roles Within FBT
MODULE 7:
The RDN and Working with Teens – what we’ve learned from FBT
MODULE 8:
Empowering Parents to Feed
MODULE 9:
FBT Challenges
MODULE 10:
Calculating Estimated Target Weight-for-Age
MODULE 11:
The Mamabear approach in eating disorders for full nutritional recovery of both body and brain. How registered dietitians can be a caregivers most significant asset.
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Payment Plan: We offer a 3-part payment plan or single payment option.
Full and Partial Scholarships Available. Inquire by email to [email protected].
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