CERTIFICATE IN EATING DISORDERS
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The programme consists of 10 Days run on a Saturdays and Sundays. Start: 10 am – Check in. Lecture: 10.15 am – 11.15 am Break: 11.15am – 11.30 am Interactive Workshop: 11.30pm – 1pm Lunch: 1pm- 2pm Lecture: 2pm – 3.00pm Experiential Learning : 3.00pm - 3.30pm Close 3.30- 4 pm
10 day Specialist Certificate in Eating Disorders aims to enhance participants knowledge, skills and competencies in working therapeutically with clients who present with an eating disorder. Underpinned by the latest research highlighting neuroscientific influences affecting the eating disordered brain participants will explore the different eating disorders namely Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Bing Eating Disorder and Avoidant /Restrictive Food Intake Disorder ( AFRID). In addition, participants will be exposed to a wide range of theoretical models addressing the types, causes and symptoms of eating disorders. This programme will also examine different treatment modalities and the application of theory to practice developing participants awareness of counselling/psychotherapeutic approaches which contribute to the therapeutic management of eating disorders. This programme will also explore societal influences, responses and attitudes towards people affected by eating disorders and explore how these can effect the building, maintaining and sustaining of a supportive working relationship with clients and their families.
PROGRAMME / SCHEDULE / AGENDA
An outline of the educational content
Day 1: Introduction to Course Philosophy, Principals, and Assessments
Day 2: Types of Eating Disorders · Conceptualising and Defining Eating Disorders · Anorexia Nervosa · Bulimia · Bing Eating Disorder · Avoidant /Restrictive Food Intake Disorder ( AFRID)
Day 3 & 4: Theories of Eating Disorders · Eating Disorders as an Addiction · Psychoanalytical Approach · Biopsychosocial Model
Day 5: Societal Influences · Approaches to Food · Body Image · Dieting · Media Messages · Cultural Influences · Gender & Eating Disorders
Day 6 & 7: Treatments of Eating Disorders · Treatment Pathways · Counselling & Psychotherapy Approaches and Modalities · Counselling Skills & Strategies · Qualities & Attitudes
Day 8 : Working Therapeutically with Eating Disorders · Medical Intervention; Prevention, Relapse & Recovery · Working as Part of a Multidisciplinary Team
Day 9 : Supporting Family Members · Understanding the mindset of a loved one with an Eating Disorder · Supporting Recovery · Understanding Triggers · Strategies for Managing Mealtimes · Strategies for Coping with a Relapse · Building a loved one’s Self Esteem
Day 10: Review & Case Conceptualisation · Case Study Presentation · Case Study Case Conceptualisation · Review and Recap
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