This class is offered live, either in person or online via an interactive stream from your computer.

Our interactive stream will allow you to remotely take part in the real-time presentation and discussion. If you opt to join us online through our interactive stream, we will send you an email invite link afer you register with further instructions. Reliable internet connection and a computer with a microphone is required.

Class Description

This workshop will review the diagnostic spectrum for eating disorders, according to DSM 5, with a specific focus on assessment and treatment. The second half of the presentation will focus on understanding Eating disorders and comorbid diagnoses, including substance use disorders and trauma and specific treatment considerations when those comorbidities are present. The presentation will review the relationship between trauma and eating disorders with attention paid to the neurobiology of trauma and how eating disorders serve as a form of affect regulation.Ryan C. Van Wyk, Psy.D, LP is a licensed psychologist practicing in MN. He is an experienced clinician, presenter, consultant, and writer focused on the integration of trauma informed care approaches into the systems that most significantly impact people, including mental health, medicine, education, and other social services. Dr. Van Wyk currently maintains a clinical practice at North Memorial Health's Mental Health and Addiction Clinic in Robbinsdale, Minnesota specializing in working with people whose lives have been impacted by trauma and who as a result have struggled with persistent dissociation, substance use issues, and eating disorder symptoms. Dr. Van Wyk is a behavioral health provider for the MN Army National Guard, with a current rank of Captain. He is the founder of MN Trauma Project, a non-profit organization created in 2015 that aims to increase awareness of trauma and its impact on individuals and communities and to increase accessibility to trauma informed care in the state of MN.

FAQs

Can I get CEUs for this class?

Yes, People Incorporated is an accredited provider of CEUs with the MN Board of Social Work. For other licenses, check PeopleIncorporated.org/Training or with your licensing board.

How do I contact the organizer with any questions?

Training@PeopleIncorporated.org

What is the refund policy?

Refunds are available if registration is cancelled at least 24 hours before the training session start time.

The name on the registration doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?

Yes. If you registered someone else for this training, please forward them the relevant information.