Working with People Affected by Eating Disorders in the Community Setting

Organisation / Service

Queensland Eating Disorders Service

Duration

8 hours

Learning Level

Suitable for intermediate practitioners.

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This workshop, presented by experienced eating disorder clinicians & recovered speakers, provides an update on eating disorders, key medical and psychological treatment concepts, and evidence-based strategies including:

• Overview of common eating disorders as per DSM-5
• ED within different groups (eg. LGBTQIA+)
• Risk factors
• Utilising guidelines for community management
• Engaging the consumer & enhancing motivation for change
• Accessing QuEDS & other resources

Open to nurses, allied health staff and medical officers who work with patients affected by eating disorders & would like more information regardless of where they work. This workshop is suitable for a range of professionals with varying degrees of experience.

Participation in this professional development activity may contribute to CPD requirements for the purposes of registration and/or professional association membership. Please refer to the specific CPD requirements of your registration board and/or professional association to confirm.

Cost

Free to QLD Health services