Body image training for educators

Body image training for educators

About this event

Facilitator: Nadia Kudiarskyj
About this Session

Evidence based & prevention focused; addressing the risk & protective factors underpinning the development of negative body image, disordered eating and eating disorders.  This session is designed to provide comprehensive information and easy to use tools to support body image education and early intervention.

Suitable for educators, youth workers & community professionals working with young people of all genders aged 8 to 18.

Platform: Zoom (live, no recording available)

Length: 2hrs virtual

You will explore:

  • The spectrum of behaviours from healthy, unhealthy to disordered
  • Latest research and statistics on body image 
  • Evidence based approaches to prevention
  • The importance of positive body image and knowledge of modifiable risk and protective factors.
  • How to foster a body positive environment through education, awareness and policy.
  • A selection of resources to support body image awareness and education
  • Early intervention - what to do if you suspect a young person is at risk.
Please note there is some overlap in content with Understanding Eating Disorders in Young People.  You may want to choose one or the other, rather than attending both.

 
 

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