Thursday, May 15th Live In-Person & Online on ZOOM 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST @USF's Teco Hall 4101 USF Willow Dr. Tampa, FL 33620 Sponsored by USF's Counselor Education MA & PhD programs To park at 4101 USF Willow Dr., Tampa, FL 33620 (USF campus), visitors need to purchase a daily parking permit online. These permits cost $5.35 and are valid in any lot or space designated "D". Visitors can also use the Bull Runner transit system to get around campus.
Thursday, May 15th
Live In-Person & Online on ZOOM
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM EST
@USF's Teco Hall
4101 USF Willow Dr. Tampa, FL 33620
Sponsored by USF's Counselor Education
MA & PhD programs
To park at 4101 USF Willow Dr., Tampa, FL 33620 (USF campus), visitors need to purchase a daily parking permit online. These permits cost $5.35 and are valid in any lot or space designated "D". Visitors can also use the Bull Runner transit system to get around campus.
Description: Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that often remain misunderstood and under-diagnosed. This presentation will explore the psychological roots, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities for eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED). Attendees will gain insights into the intersection of trauma, body image, and cultural factors, as well as evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as CBT, DBT, and family-based therapy. Emphasis will be placed on early intervention, interdisciplinary collaboration, and reducing stigma within diverse populations.
Learning Objectives
Objective 1: Identify the diagnostic criteria and behavioral warning signs of common eating disorders.
Objective 2: Describe the psychological and socio-cultural factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of eating disorders.
Objective 3: Apply evidence-based treatment strategies and ethical considerations in supporting clients with eating disorders within a mental health counseling framework.
Objective 4: Enhance therapeutic rapport and clinical sensitivity when working with clients that struggle with eating disorders.
Presenter Dr. Nicole Kratimenos, LMHC, NCC, QS, C-DBT, BC-TMH Barry University/Sound Mind Counseling Dr. Kratimenos obtained a BA in Psychology and Spanish and a MA in Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida. Dr. Kratimenos also holds an Ed.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from National Louis University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for the State of Florida. Dr. Kratimenos is certified in Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, is Board Certified in TeleMental Health Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor. She is trilingual and uses an eclectic approach in therapy and teaching. Dr. Nicole Kratimenos joined the Counseling program at Barry University in 2023 and is a Co-Advisor for Barry University's Chi Sigma Iota. She is the Past Secretary of the Florida Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (FACES), the Past President Elect and President of the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA), and the current Interim President of the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA). Some of her presentations include co-presenting at Florida Counseling Association (FCA) conventions on the topic of The Guilt of Ambivalent Reactions: Healing Ambivalent Loss in Transgender Families and at an Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) convention on the topic of Creative Adaptation: Adapting Multicultural Experiential Activities to Virtual Formats. Dr. Kratimenos has also participated in research focusing on dual-diagnosis treatment and the topic of psychological abuse.
Presenter
Dr. Nicole Kratimenos, LMHC, NCC,
QS, C-DBT, BC-TMH
Barry University/Sound Mind Counseling
Dr. Kratimenos obtained a BA in Psychology and Spanish and a MA in Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Florida. Dr. Kratimenos also holds an Ed.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from National Louis University. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Qualified Supervisor for the State of Florida. Dr. Kratimenos is certified in Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, is Board Certified in TeleMental Health Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor. She is trilingual and uses an eclectic approach in therapy and teaching. Dr. Nicole Kratimenos joined the Counseling program at Barry University in 2023 and is a Co-Advisor for Barry University's Chi Sigma Iota. She is the Past Secretary of the Florida Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (FACES), the Past President Elect and President of the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA), and the current Interim President of the Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA). Some of her presentations include co-presenting at Florida Counseling Association (FCA) conventions on the topic of The Guilt of Ambivalent Reactions: Healing Ambivalent Loss in Transgender Families and at an Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) convention on the topic of Creative Adaptation: Adapting Multicultural Experiential Activities to Virtual Formats. Dr. Kratimenos has also participated in research focusing on dual-diagnosis treatment and the topic of psychological abuse.
CeBroker Tracking No. 20-1297021 This event is offered by SMHCA - Approved Continuing Education Provider - CE Broker Provider #: 50-13528. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW and Registered Interns. Once payment is completed you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom Meeting ID. TRAINING FEES (members need to be logged in to be able to register at the member rate) Completed Registrations including Payment Guarantees Participation: $10 Member $25 Nonmember $0 Student (with membership)$5 Student Nonmember (no CEUs)
CeBroker Tracking No. 20-1297021 This event is offered by SMHCA - Approved Continuing Education Provider - CE Broker Provider #: 50-13528. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW and Registered Interns.
CeBroker Tracking No. 20-1297021
This event is offered by SMHCA - Approved Continuing Education Provider - CE Broker Provider #: 50-13528. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW and Registered Interns.
Once payment is completed you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom Meeting ID. TRAINING FEES
Once payment is completed you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom Meeting ID.
TRAINING FEES
(members need to be logged in to be able to register at the member rate) Completed Registrations including Payment Guarantees Participation:
(members need to be logged in to be able to register at the member rate)
Completed Registrations including Payment Guarantees Participation:
$10 Member $25 Nonmember $0 Student (with membership)$5 Student Nonmember (no CEUs)
$10 Member
$25 Nonmember
$0 Student (with membership)
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