Course Description
This continuing education (CE) course is designed for mental health professionals working with clients who have body image-related concerns, including those seeking support around weight-related goals. The course adopts a client-centered approach that prioritizes autonomy while addressing the complexities of social influences on both the client and clinician.
Participants will explore the history of body positivity and social justice movements that have challenged societal norms surrounding body size, while also recognizing that these frameworks may not always align with the needs of clients focused on body modification or weight-related goals. Clinicians will develop skills to facilitate compassionate, client-led discussions and apply therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and IFS to support clients in navigating weight-related goals in a way that honors their experiences.
The course also covers cultural considerations, media literacy, and strategies for fostering client self-advocacy within healthcare systems. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools to support clients' personal growth, self-compassion, and informed decision-making regarding body image and weight-related goals.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
Describe the evolution of the body positivity movement across its major waves from the 1960s to the present.
Describe personal and societal biases regarding weight and body image, and utilize strategies to manage these biases in a therapeutic setting to support client autonomy.
Apply compassionate communication and mindfulness techniques to validate and explore clients’ weight and body image goals, fostering self-compassion and curiosity.
Identify cultural considerations and awareness of media influences in therapy, helping clients navigate societal pressures related to weight and body image.
Integrate therapeutic techniques such as CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, and IFS to support clients in addressing body image issues, weight-related concerns, and related emotional challenges.
Explain client strategies for self-advocacy, helping them assert their needs and navigate healthcare systems, while encouraging autonomy in their therapeutic journey.
CE Credits
2 CE Credits/Hours
Cost
$50 for CE participant
$40 Students or
Non-CE Participant
Live, Interactive Webinar
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the presenters.
Date & Time
August 7th, 2025
9am–11am PT
10am–12pm MT
11am–1pm CT
12pm–2pm ET
*Times are shown for all four US time zones. Please confirm your local time zone.
Intended Audience
Intermediate-level course for Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Other Mental Health Professionals
Registration Deadline
Registration closes 1 hour prior to the event
Dr. Rachael Britton, PsyD, LP
Presenters
Dr. Rachael Britton, PsyD, LP, is a mental health professional with over 15 years of experience, distinguished by her deep commitment to advancing therapeutic practices and client well-being. As the owner of Breaking Limitations Therapy & Consultation, LLC, Dr. Britton has built a thriving practice centered around innovative therapeutic techniques and a profound dedication to her clients' healing journeys. Her career began with foundational training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where she was part of a comprehensive DBT team for a decade. This experience shaped her understanding of both the benefits and limitations of skill-based approaches, prompting a shift towards more holistic and trauma-informed care.
Dr. Britton’s focus on trauma and dissociation has led her to specialize in advanced techniques such as Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention for OCD, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Certified as an EMDR therapist in 2016 and advancing to EMDR Approved Consultant by 2018, she has integrated parts work through Anchored Relational Therapy, enhancing her ability to address complex attachment wounds and emotional processing challenges. Her practice now includes EMDR and Anchored Relational (previously AIR Network) Therapy Intensives, aimed at providing clients with targeted, transformative experiences. Additionally, Dr. Britton has presented a previous CEU called Breaking Through Barriers: EMDR Therapy & Stabilization Techniques for Highly Dissociative Clients. Her comprehensive approach combines trauma processing, parts work, and coping strategies, creating a nurturing environment where clients can overcome limitations and achieve meaningful growth.
Jacque Tyrrell. LCSW-C
Jacque Tyrrell, LCSW-C (she/her), is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Baltimore, Maryland, and founder of Ideal Progress Mental Health & Wellness. She specializes in supporting high-achieving individuals experiencing anxiety and also works extensively with depression and trauma. Jacque takes an integrative, personalized approach, drawing from a wide range of evidence-based modalities. In addition to her clinical practice, she is a continuing education (CE) creator and workplace mental health trainer, developing programs that promote resilience and well-being.
Holding degrees from Arizona State University (MSW) and Towson University (BS Psychology), Jacque is a Maryland-certified LCSW-C. She is passionate about evolving her practice and expanding her offerings to address the unique and changing needs of her clients.
Continuing Education Credit
Continuing education (CE) regulations vary by state/jurisdiction. Check with your state or jurisdiction's licensing board to ensure course acceptance/approval.
Ideal Progress, #0000, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 06/16/2025 - 06/16/2028. Social workers completing this course receive 2 clinical continuing education credits.
Breaking Limitations Therapy & Consultation LLC is approved by the MN Board of Psychology
Breaking Limitations Therapy & Consultation LLC is approved by the MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy
Breaking Limitations Therapy & Consultation LLC is approved by the MN Board of Social Work
Breaking Limitations Therapy & Consultation LLC is approved by the MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy
Live CE Webinar Courses - Information & Policies
Registration for Live CE Webinars
To register for a live CE webinar course (synchronous distance learning event), complete a purchase in ThriveCart here or click the “register here” button anywhere on this page. A confirmation and Zoom link will immediately be emailed to the address you provide.. Complete the check-out process. Registration closes 1 hour prior to the event start time. Course handouts and access information will be emailed to you upon purchase. If you have any questions or concerns, you can email Jacque Tyrrell at JT@myidealprogress.com or Rachael Britton at connect@breaking-limitations.com
Access a Live CE Webinar Course
To access or start a live CE webinar, complete a purchase in ThriveCart here. A confirmation and Zoom link will immediately be emailed to the address you provide.
If you do not see the email within a few minutes, please check your spam or promotions folder. On the day of the webinar, simply click the Zoom link in your confirmation email to join the session at the scheduled time. If you encounter any issues or do not receive your link, contact Jacque Tyrrell at JT@myidealprogress.com or Rachael Britton at connect@breaking-limitations.com
Attendance, Completion Requirements & Certificates for Live CE Webinars
To be eligible for CE credit (CE hours), participants must log-in by the scheduled start time, attend the entire live course, and successfully complete any prerequisites (e.g., evaluation). Ideal Progress and Breaking Limitations Therapy & Consultation LLC accurately documents attendance for all CE activities. Ideal Progress and Breaking Limitations Therapy & Consultation LLC will not offer variable credit for partial attendance or participation. If you are having technical issues during a live webinar, please attempt to rejoin the webinar or email Jacque Tyrrell at JT@myidealprogress.com or Rachael Britton at connect@breaking-limitations.com for assistance.
Course Materials
Individuals who attend a live CE webinar will have 60 days after the live course date to review course materials (e.g., slides, references, recordings). Recordings from live CE webinars will be made available to those who attended the live CE webinar in its entirety. Recordings are typically available within 10 days of an event.
Accommodations
Ideal Progress and Breaking Limitations Therapy & Consultation LLC does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities and employment practices. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations or modifications. Please contact us to request accommodations as soon as possible, preferably 10 business days before scheduled activities: Jacque Tyrrell at JT@myidealprogress.com or Rachael Britton at connect@breaking-limitations.com
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY FOR LIVE CE WEBINARS
Live webinars:
Registrations may be cancelled up to 24 hours of the live event for a full refund, minus credit card fees. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after that point. Please contact Jacque Tyrrell at JT@myidealprogress.com or Rachael Britton at connect@breaking-limitations.com with any concerns, and we will work with you to resolve any issues.
On-demand:
All sales of on-demand, self-paced online courses are final. Once you have purchased and accessed the course materials in any manner, no refunds, credits, or exchanges will be issued.
Refunds will only be considered if the course has not been accessed.
In the event of error or course cancellation by Ideal Progress or Breaking Limitations Therapy & Consultation LLC , refunds will be offered.
Visit CE Information & Policies for more information on accommodations requests, system requirements, the grievance policy, and the rest of the CE program Or, contact us directly at Jacque Tyrrell at JT@myidealprogress.com or Rachael Britton at connect@breaking-limitations.com
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