Enhancing our client’s motivation to change and building their self efficacy is absolutely paramount when it comes to treating people experiencing eating and body image issues- including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. This one day workshop for allied health practitioners provides an introduction to/ refresher of motivational interviewing with a specific application to eating disorders. In particular the workshop will emphasize how to work with clients in pre-contemplative, contemplative and determination/ preparation stages of change.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the stages of change and how to support clients with eating disorders through these stages.
- Appreciate the key barriers to recovery, and learn to build insight, increase motivation, and foster self-efficacy in those experiencing eating and body image issues.
Presenter: Sarah McMahon, Director of BodyMatters
Date:Tuesday 20 May 2025 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+11)
Location: Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser
