Understanding anorexia and bulimia: how can we support sufferers?
07860 373 762
20th April 2024, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Open to all
£65 per workshop or £115 for both workshops booked together (See February 10th for obesity workshop)
Online
Aims and objectives
- To gain an understanding of the essential characteristics of anorexia and bulimia and its correlation to addiction.
- To recognise and understand how attachment theory relates to eating disorders.
- To provide therapeutic support to those suffering from anorexia and bulimia.
- To understand the link between early sexual trauma and eating disorders.
- To gain knowledge of the 12-step model for use in supporting sufferers and integrate key concepts into your practice.
Contents:
- What is an eating disorder?
- Characteristics of anorexia/characteristics of bulimia (DSM V reference).
- Research – anorexia and addiction.
- Cycle of addiction and its connection to anorexia/bulimia.
- Anorexia/binge eating/bulimia – the triple threat.
- Attachment theory relating to eating disorders.
- Links with childhood sexual trauma.
- Steps 1-12 summarised.
- Five-hour CPD Certificates issued
Suitable for
- counsellors
- nurses
- psychotherapists
- trainees
- psychologists
- students
- dieticians
- occupational therapists
- nutritionists
- teachers
- psychiatrists
- youth workers
- family therapists
- personal trainers
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