From Complexity to Clarity: Expert Perspective and Integrated Treatment of PTSD, Eating Disorders and Comorbidity

A Part of SunCloud's CME/CEU Program of Events
Timothy Brewerton, MD, DLFAPA, FAED, DFAACAP, CEDS-S combines his 40 plus years of clinical research experience and knowledge of the relevant peer-reviewed scientific data to present a synthesis that supports the major premises of the talk, including the contention that 1) EDs are linked to child maltreatment, other traumas and trauma-related comorbid disorders; 2) integrated treatment strategies that go beyond currently accepted sequential approaches are required to adequately address the complexity of ED presentations, especially in higher levels of care. Learning Objectives:
  1. State three findings from research studies on the relationship between eating disorders and PTSD.
  2. Be familiar with self-report measures and structured interviews used in the assessment of PTSD and dissociative disorders
  3. Name three basic principles of cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
  4. Discuss the rationale as to why continuing with traditional single-disorder focused, sequential treatment models that do not prioritize integrated, trauma-focused treatment approaches are short-sighted and often inadvertently perpetuate dangerous multimorbidity.
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Highlights from the Presentation

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About the Speaker

[one_third]Dr Kim & Dr Brewerton[/one_third] [two_third_last] Dr. Timothy Brewerton holds a prestigious affiliate professorship in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the esteemed Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. In addition to his private practice, he actively engages in diverse research endeavors that contribute significantly to the field. Dr. Brewerton assumes pivotal roles as the Director of Clinical Outcomes and Research for Monte Nido & Affiliates, the Senior Clinical Advisor for Eating Recovery Center Pathlight Behavioral Health Centers, and the Senior Clinical Research Consultant for SunCloud Health. His exceptional expertise is underscored by his board certifications in general psychiatry, child/adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and addiction medicine. These remarkable achievements have earned him distinguished accolades including the title of Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders. Furthermore, he played a pivotal role as a founding member and former president of the esteemed Eating Disorders Research Society. Dr. Brewerton’s scholarly contributions are truly remarkable; he has authored over185 articles and book chapters while also serving as an editor for two books within his field. His expertise has been sought after on numerous occasions as a speaker at over 250 scientific conferences worldwide. Beyond academia, Dr. Brewerton has taken on an additional role as Executive Producer for a documentary that delves into critical topics such as child maltreatment, eating disorders, and dissociative identity disorder. A significant aspect of Dr. Brewerton’s work revolves around exploring intricate intersections between trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders—a testament to his unwavering commitment to promoting holistic treatment approaches for individuals grappling with eating disorders alongside their associated comorbid conditions.

For more comprehensive insights into Dr. Brewerton’s invaluable research contributions please visit: www.researchgate.net/profile/Timothy-Brewerton/research.

[/two_third_last] [/colorsection]   Joint Accreditation Statement

Joint Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Galen Mental Health.  Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.

 
Presented By:
Timothy Brewerton, MD, DLFAPA, FAED, DFAACAP, CEDS-S July 21, 2023

Timothy Brewerton, MD, DLFAPA, FAED, DFAACAP, CEDS-S combines his 40 plus years of clinical research experience and knowledge of the relevant peer-reviewed scientific data to present a synthesis that supports the major premises of the talk, including the contention that 1) EDs are linked to child maltreatment, other traumas and trauma-related comorbid disorders; 2) integrated treatment strategies that go beyond currently accepted sequential approaches are required to adequately address the complexity of ED presentations, especially in higher levels of care.

Learning Objectives:
  • State three findings from research studies on the relationship between eating disorders and PTSD.
  • Be familiar with self-report measures and structured interviews used in the assessment of PTSD and dissociative disorders
  • Name three basic principles of cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
  • Discuss the rationale as to why continuing with traditional single-disorder focused, sequential treatment models that do not prioritize integrated, trauma-focused treatment approaches are short-sighted and often inadvertently perpetuate dangerous multimorbidity.

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Video: Highlights from the Presentation

Presented by:Timothy Brewerton, MD, DLFAPA, FAED, DFAACAP, CEDS-S

Dr. Timothy Brewerton holds a prestigious affiliate professorship in Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the esteemed Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. In addition to his private practice, he actively engages in diverse research endeavors that contribute significantly to the field. Dr. Brewerton assumes pivotal roles as the Director of Clinical Outcomes and Research for Monte Nido & Affiliates, the Senior Clinical Advisor for Eating Recovery Center Pathlight Behavioral Health Centers, and the Senior Clinical Research Consultant for SunCloud Health.

His exceptional expertise is underscored by his board certifications in general psychiatry, child/adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, and addiction medicine. These remarkable achievements have earned him distinguished accolades including the title of Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders. Furthermore, he played a pivotal role as a founding member and former president of the esteemed Eating Disorders Research Society.

Dr. Brewerton’s scholarly contributions are truly remarkable; he has authored over185 articles and book chapters while also serving as an editor for two books within his field. His expertise has been sought after on numerous occasions as a speaker at over 250 scientific conferences worldwide. Beyond academia, Dr. Brewerton has taken on an additional role as Executive Producer for a documentary that delves into critical topics such as child maltreatment, eating disorders, and dissociative identity disorder.

A significant aspect of Dr. Brewerton’s work revolves around exploring intricate intersections between trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders—a testament to his unwavering commitment to promoting holistic treatment approaches for individuals grappling with eating disorders alongside their associated comorbid conditions.

For more comprehensive insights into Dr. Brewerton’s invaluable research contributions please visit: www.researchgate.net/profile/Timothy-Brewerton/research.

Joint Accreditation Statement:

Joint Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Galen Mental Health.  Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.

-Our Research Team-
Timothy D. Brewerton, MD, DLFAPA, FAED, DFAACAP, CEDS-S
Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Christopher Womack
Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Dr. Christopher Womack joins SunCloud as our Medical Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Dr. Womack is board certified in Adult as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, attending the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Adult psychiatry residency and child fellowship training were completed at the University of Chicago Medical Center.

Dr. Womack’s treatment  philosophy hinges on strength based, evidence informed care, where collaboration is central to guiding individualized treatment.  He has experience caring for children and teens from varied backgrounds, appreciating the importance of how identity can inform treatment.

Favorite pastimes are cooking new recipes and exploring Chicago’s rich cultural diversity through its neighborhood and fine dining experiences.

Elizabeth E. Sita, MD
Medical Director of Adult Services

Dr. Elizabeth E. Sita, MD, is a Board Certified psychiatrist specializing in the care of patients with eating disorders. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Chicago and graduated with Highest Honors. She then earned her medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and was recognized with the Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Psychiatry. She subsequently completed residency with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, where she was elected Chief Resident and received the Resident Psychiatrist Leadership & Service Award.

Upon completing her training, Dr. Sita joined the staff atAscension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital Hospital, where she served as Assistant Medical Director of the Center for Eating Disorders and Director of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Services before transitioning to lead the new inpatient eating disorder unit as Medical Director of Eating Disorder Services at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital – Chicago. In these roles, she has cared for a multitude of adolescents and adults struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders as well as severe, cooccurring mood, trauma, personality, and substance use disorders.

Dr. Sita has been recognized throughout her training and practice for a commitment to excellence in patient care and for her ability to engage patients in their most challenging moments. Her passions include the care of treatment-resistant eating and mood disorders as well as questions of medical capacity and end-of-life decision making.

She believes that, first and foremost, human connection is key to mental health and well-being and strives to share this philosophy in each and every patient encounter. She is excited to bring her expertise to SunCloud Health as the Medical Director of Adult Services!

VIDEO: Meet Elizabeth E. Sita, MD, Medical Director of Adult Services

Lacey Lemke, PsyD
Assistant Vice President of Clinical Services

Dr. Lacey Lemke (she/her) is a licensed clinical health psychologist with specialized expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and the practice of medical and health psychology. She completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology with a Primary Care emphasis at the Adler School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Lemke went on to complete both her predoctoral clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship through Ascension Health, where she gained advanced training working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and self-injurious behaviors, as well as within pediatric subspecialty settings including endocrinology, neurology, and adolescent medicine.

Dr. Lemke is deeply committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment. Her professional mission is to support patients in achieving their fullest potential by guiding them to the most appropriate level of care and empowering them to make meaningful, sustainable progress toward improved health and well-being.

VIDEO: 2. Meet Lacey Lemke, PsyD.

https://youtu.be/iKQeU9s5U2k?rel=o