Whose Goals Are We Working Toward? Aligning Provider and Client Intentions in Eating Disorder Recovery
May 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
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This workshop explores how providers can identify and navigate the subtle yet powerful differences between their own treatment goals and those of their clients. Participants will learn to cultivate attunement, autonomy-supportive collaboration, and mindful self-awareness in goal setting to foster intrinsic motivation and sustainable recovery. |
Learning Objectives:
Following this presentation, participants will:
- Differentiate between provider-driven and client-driven goals in the treatment process.
- Identify signs of misalignment and understand their clinical implications.
- Apply strategies to recalibrate goals collaboratively with clients.
- Reflect on personal values, countertransference, and “rescue” impulses that influence treatment direction.
Dana Sedlak, LCSW, CEDS-C Bio:
Dana Sedlak, LCSW, CEDS-C is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Consultant with over a decade of experience advancing the quality of eating disorder care across clinical, organizational, and educational settings. She has designed and developed comprehensive treatment programs and shaped policies that improve both prevention and treatment outcomes. Dana is widely recognized for her ability to bridge direct client care with provider support, offering clinical supervision to both eating disorder and non-specialty providers, equipping them to manage complex cases, strengthen ethical practice, and build confidence in recovery-oriented, evidence-based interventions.
