About this live event

Learning Objectives

• Illustrate how DBT skills modules map broadly on to skills deficits that can maintain EDs
• Apply individual DBT skills to treat a variety of ED-related concerns
• Identify situations in which certain applications of DBT skills may be contraindicated for ED clients

Learning Levels

• Beginner

Live event Instructor(s)

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  Dean Malec, PhD

  Director of Training

  Dr. Dean Malec is a licensed psychologist and Director of Training for CEBT. He treats adolescents and adults with a variety of presenting problems, including eating disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and difficulties with emotion regulation. Valuing evidence-based practices within the context of cultural humility, Dr. Malec welcomes working with people of all identities and life experiences. Dr. Malec oversees CEBT’s practicum/internship program and provides clinical supervision to trainees.

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  Cindy Pikus, PhD

  Senior Clinical Advisor, Center for Evidence Based Treatment

  Cindy Pikus, PhD, CEDS-C, has been working with individuals with eating disorders and their families for more than 25 years. She has treated children, adolescents and adults with eating disorders at all levels of care (inpatient, residential, PHP, and outpatient) and has served as clinical director in multiple eating disorder programs. She also has extensive experience in program development, leading interdisciplinary treatment teams and providing clinical supervision.

  Cindy completed her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at UCLA and post-graduate training at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital. She has received the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation from the International Association of Eating DisordersProfessionals (iaedp) and is an iaedp-Approved Consultant. As Senior Clinical Advisor at CEBT, Cindy provides consultation and training to staff regarding eating disorders, oversees the intake and assessment team, and provides clinical evaluations and treatment, primarily for adolescent and adult patients with complex eating disorders.

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