NEDS 2026 Pre-Conference Workshop

TBT-S level 1 training

On September 8th, we will offer a pre-conference workshop at the Stockholm Centre for Eating Disorders.

The workshop is a TBT-S level 1 training, held by Professor Christina Wierenga from the University of California and Kristin Stedal from the Oslo University Hospital.

Christina Wierenga

Professor Christina Wierenga

Christina Wierenga

Kristin Stedal

Date and time

September 8th, 9.00 to 16.00 at Stockholm Centre for Eating Disorders, Wollmar Yxkullsgatan 27B, Lecture Hall, 1st Floor

Purpose

The main aim of this Level 1 TBT-S training is to introduce clinicians (e.g., psychologists, social workers, dietitians, and other mental health professionals) to the core principles of TBT-S, including an understanding of the roles of temperament and neurobiological factors in eating disorder symptoms.

Content

The training will cover the foundational theory behind TBT-S, why and how to involve support persons in treatment, and an overview of key TBT-S tools and strategies.

Format

The training will be delivered as a one-day face-to-face introductory workshop.

Outcome

The TBT-S Level 1 training will prepare participants to understand the basic TBT-S framework and is a prerequisite before progressing to Level 2, where application and practical skills are taught.

The TBT-S Training Institute website: https://tbtstraining.com

Price and registration

The price for the TBT-S level 1 training is 2000 SEK, and you can register for it when you register for the conference.

In summary, TBT-S Level 1 training provides the conceptual foundation and orientation to TBT-S, equipping clinicians with the knowledge needed to begin integrating temperament-based perspectives into their eating disorder treatment work