Specialist Supportive Clinical Management

Posted Tuesday 31 December 2024 | BodyMatters Australasia

Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM) was originally designed as a placebo comparative treatment in a clinical trial for the treatment of anorexia nervosa, and  showed promising results. Since then, SSCM has continued to be used and shown to be a valid and effective treatment for anorexia nervosa. SSCM combines a range of tools including clinical management, psychoeducation, and encouragement with a supportive therapeutic style, working collaboratively with clients to target specific eating disorder symptoms. The aim of the therapy is to empower clients to make a link between their symptoms, eating behaviour and weight, and to support them to gradually return to normal eating and weight.

About the presenter

Sarah McMahon is the Director of BodyMatters Australasia, a Sydney-based private practice with a particular interest in treating eating and body image issues. Sarah has worked in the field of eating disorders for approximately 15 years and has supported hundreds of individuals to achieve recovery. Sarah is well known for her compassionate and respectful approach to treatment as well as her ability to engage with clients in the early stages of change, supporting them through the recovery journey.

Learning outcomes

• An understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of SSCM.
• To understand when SSCM is indicated and contraindicated.
• To understand the target symptoms of SSCM.
• Understand the three phase structure of SSCM.
• Apply SSCM as a treatment for Anorexia Nervosa.

This training has been approved by NEDC as meeting the requirement of Evidence-Based Treatment Model (SSCM) training as required for the ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential.

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