Mindfulness in Eating Disorder Recovery: DBT Skills 101 

Friday, May 22nd at 3pm (EDT)

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a common therapy used in the treatment of eating disorders. In DBT, the main goal is learning to balance change with acceptance - two seemingly opposing ideas. One of the 4 modules DBT consists of is mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of being fully aware and present in the moment. In this webinar, BALANCE Clinical Director Dr. Capri Warchol, PSY.D., LP, CEDS-S will explain how practicing mindfulness is an important part of the recovery process and review the difference between rational mind, wise mind & emotional mind.

BENEFITS

  • Understand the importance of practicing mindfulness

  • Identify the difference between rational mind, wise mind & emotional mind 

  • Discover ways to apply mindfulness to improve our lives

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Capri Warchol, PSY.D., LP, CEDS-S

Dr. Capri Warchol is the Clinical Director at BALANCE Eating Disorder Treatment Center. Dr. Warchol joined the BALANCE team in 2020 and was previously Regional Director and Program Director at both the residential and outpatient levels of care treating eating disorders since 2008. In addition to acting as Clinical Director, she is also a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in New York and Connecticut. She holds both her CEDS Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and CEDS-S Supervisor designation from the International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals. Dr. Warchol earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Marymount Manhattan College and her Master’s degree in Psychology from Long Island University. She completed her Doctor of Psychology degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where her primary research focused on the experiences of social comparison in residential treatment settings for clients with eating disorders. Dr. Warchol has over a decade of experience diagnosing and treating eating disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders in all levels of care. Dr. Warchol has worked in both clinical and supervisory capacities, providing individual, group, couples, and family therapy. Dr. Warchol is EMDR Trained and believes in treating the underlying issues that impact a person’s relationship with food and body. She practices therapeutically from a client-centered approach with the belief that each individual is the expert on their own life and has the ability to reach their full potential. As the Clinical Director at BALANCE, Dr. Warchol believes in creating a safe and collaborative environment in which every individual has a voice and an opportunity to grow.

 

DISCLAIMER REGARDING WEBINARS: 
Webinars are meant to provide individuals with information and personal support from peers. Dr. Capri Warchol, PSY.D., LP, CEDS-S, the facilitator, will at times provide general information about psychological and emotional issues, but will not engage in rendering psychological or healthcare advice for any individual or for his or her particular situation. The support group does not provide medical, mental health or any other type of healthcare service. No diagnosis or treatment of, or advice regarding, any medical or mental health condition or illness of any group member will be offered during the webinar.  The webinar cannot substitute for, and is not an alternative to, medical or other healthcare diagnosis and treatment when a medical or mental health condition or illness is present. Webinar participants are advised to seek diagnosis, treatment and advice regarding medical or mental health conditions or illnesses from physicians, psychotherapists and other licensed healthcare professionals.