Course overview of Eating Disorder
This Eating Disorder training course helps you to identify types of eating disorders, to support individuals. Furthermore, the Eating Disorder courses also helps you to diagnose and treat sufferers effectively. Eating disorders covered include: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder (BED).
Become a more confident, compassionate carer in dealing with people with eating disorders. There are many additional support resources available such as the NHS Eating Disorder Service.
A message from the course creator:
"As someone who has experience with eating disorders both professionally and personally, it is my passion to bring more understanding about this subject. I spent 10 years immersed in the depths of Anorexia Nervosa.
"As a Nutritional Therapist, and diligent mental health advocate, I combine personal and professional insights to guide and educate. Through this course I aim to provide a comprehensive insight into eating disorders."
Course content
- What are eating disorders?
- Types of eating disorder and commonality
- Body image, weight and shape
- Who is at risk of developing an eating disorder and why?
- Myths, stigma and misconceptions
- How to approach and have difficult conversations
- Diagnosis and assessment
- Treatments and support services
- When to seek medical attention
- Challenges you may experience in working with people with eating disorders
- Recovery and supporting an individual with an eating disorder
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Aims of Eating Disorder course
- Understand and identify the main eating disorders, including: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Orthorexia Nervosa and Muscle Dysmorphia
- Know who is at greater risk and identify abnormal behaviour to spot the early warning signs
- Recognise the starvation response
- Know how to communicate sensitively with people with eating disorders
- Understand the impact and the challenges associated with eating disorders
What audience is this online course suitable for?
This eating disorder training course has been designed specifically for people working in a social care setting. It will also be useful to a wider audience of people who would like to know more about eating disorders, for example, parents, family members and also individuals experiencing eating disorders themselves.
