SunCloud Health brings together the nation’s foremost experts in addiction medicine, eating disorders and behavioral health to share best practices.
Upcoming Events/Courses
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Is Ultra-Processed Food Addiction Real? A Critical Perspective and Discussion of Health Inequities
Dr. Erica LaFata
November 15, 2024
11:00am – 12:15pm CST
Attendees Receive 1 CME/CE
Educational Learning Objectives
- Defining ultra-processed foods
- Operationalizing ultra-processed food addiction
- Be able to identify common categories of ultra-processed foods. Recognize the symptoms of ultra-processed food addiction as a novel clinical presentation.
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SunCloud Health brings together the nation’s foremost experts in addiction medicine, eating disorders and behavioral health to share best practices.
Upcoming Events/Courses
Katlyn Heath, LMFT
January 31, 2025
11:00 - 12:00 CST
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Recognize common barriers that prevent family engagement in school-related activities.
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Identify culturally sensitive strategies to foster trust and openness with diverse families.
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Apply language accessibility tools to improve communication with non-English-speaking families.
Eric Peist, Ph.D. & Kerry Brodziak, LCSW
February 21, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm CST
- Describe the elements of a pediatric collaborative care model in supporting families with a child diagnosed with ADHD
- Identify components of an evidence-based evaluation for ADHD and ongoing monitoring for providers
- Learn at least three behavioral strategies used in therapy for supporting families in managing symptoms of ADHD
Michelle Magida PhD, LCPS
March 14, 2025
11:00 - 12:00 CST
Virtual 1 CE Illinois Credit
- Understand the Concept of Executive Skills: Identify key executive functioning skills such as planning, organization, time management, emotional control, and how they influence behavior and goal achievement.
- Develop Strategies for Managing Expectations: Learn how clear communication and accountability contribute to successfully managing expectations in personal and professional settings.
- Improve Emotional Regulation and Problem-Solving: Use executive functioning skills to better manage emotions, focus attention, and approach problem-solving with confidence.
- Recognize the Role of Perception in Behavioral Reactions: Understand how perception affects behavior, especially in stressful or challenging situations, and how to manage emotional responses effectively.
- Apply Conflict Resolution Techniques: Gain practical strategies for resolving power struggles in various contexts, particularly in parent-child interactions, through methods that promote mutual respect and empowerment.
- Strengthen Long-Term Goal Pursuit: Learn how to override immediate demands in favor of longer-term goals through improved self-monitoring and emotional control.
Dr. Kim Dennis
May 9, 2025
11:00am – 12:00pm CST
Attendees Receive 1 CME/CE
Participants will be able to estimate the prevalence of SUD and ED in U.S. children and adolescents.
Participants will be able to define the term “pre-addiction” and understand its relevance to prevention and early intervention.
Participants will identify risk factors for disordered eating and recognize common symptoms in adolescents.
