Compassionate Approaches to Eating Disorders in Higher Weight Bodies
Compassionate Approaches to Eating Disorders in Higher Weight Bodies
About this event
Do you struggle with how to discuss bodies in a way that feels empowering, not harmful? Afraid of saying the wrong thing when talking about bodies? Do you find yourself unsure how to help clients in higher weight bodies without reinforcing harmful stereotypes? Then this is the workshop for you!
This course will be highly interactive encouraging reflective skill and provide new tools to empower your practice and skills.
A number of resources will be suggested for you and your clients to use ongoing.
- Understand and challenge weight bias
- Create safe, inclusive spaces
- Develop a nuanced approach to assessment
- Support clients in addressing the anger, grief, and frustration
- Engage with evidence-based treatment modalities with a weight-inclusive lens Improve skills to advocate for systemic change
- Build a weight-inclusive practice
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Audience
Suitable for all Health practitioners currently working with clients with disordered eating and eating disorders Ideally participants have completed introductory training (in a NEDC approved course): Introduction to Eating Disorders for Health Professionals training and Treatment Provision Training (in an NEDC approved course): For your profession