October 28 12:00pm/ET
"On being a (mindful) spectator" By Danielle Doucette, PsyD and Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC

Individuals who struggle with eating disorders experience harsh self-talk and negative body image thoughts. Because these thoughts can be painful, individuals make deliberate attempts to control or avoid such thoughts. Difficulties managing painful thoughts makes both the treatment process and movement through recovery a challenge. The “ED” mind is often one of psychological rigidity. We will teach acceptance and mindfulness based approaches that help individuals move past psychological rigidity towards psychological flexibility, from avoidance to acceptance, and towards healthy life changes that foster growth and valued living.

Dr. Danielle Doucette is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in treating eating disorders. She has presented at national conferences on eating disorders, self-injury, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. In her clinical work, Dr. Doucette engages her clients in developing a valued driven life from which they can explore their struggles and reflect on how their actions impact their lives. Dr. Doucette practices in Chicago, Illinois.
Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCC, has experience working with adolescents and adults providing individual and group therapy related to a wide range of issues, including eating disorders, addiction, and self-injury. Rose works primarily with DBT and other mindfulness-based approaches placing a priority on collaboration, transparency, and humor to promote insight and change in a safe, strengths-focused environment.