Understanding eating difficulties
Anyone can be affected by eating difficulties; all ages, all body sizes, all genders, all races, and disordered eating can take many forms. It sits on a spectrum between what might be considered ‘normal eating’ and an eating disorder and may include symptoms and behaviours of eating disorders but at a lesser frequency or lower level of severity.
Eating difficulties don’t just affect the person involved but also their families and friends, who often feel frightened, confused, and powerless to help.
The aim of this live, evidence-based, online training with Jo Baker, a highly experienced psychotherapist, is to give you a greater understanding of eating difficulties as well as eating disorders and body image. You’ll explore the signs and symptoms, and the effects they have on an individual as well as developing new skills around effective communication with someone who is struggling.
It will dispel some of the myths around eating difficulties and also help you find ways of calming yourself in moments of overwhelm to ensure you can be as supportive and helpful as you’d like to be.
What you will learn:
- why early support is important
- how to react if you think someone is struggling around food – including
- what not to say and do
- the potential physical and psychological harm that disordered eating can cause
- the function of food in mental health
- the common myths around eating difficulties and problems with food
- a greater understanding of eating disorders and subclinical disordered eating behaviours – their signs and symptoms
- increased knowledge of the physical impact and social effects of having an eating disorder
- new skills around communication – how to approach the subject of eating difficulties or food avoidance
- why it is important not to focus on food
- a deeper understanding of ‘body image’ and perception and how media and society impact people’s body image and perception
- a greater understanding of the male experience of eating difficulties and the unique barriers men may face in accessing treatment
- new support and communication skills to offer help to anyone struggling with their mental health, body image and eating disorders
- what exercise addiction is, and its relationship to eating difficulties
- the impact of gym and diet culture on our mental health, body dissatisfaction and the signs and symptoms of muscle dysmorphia
- effective ways to look after yourself – managing stress, anxiety and worry for the household
- how and when to seek professional help
Find out more and book your place.
- CPD Certificate: 4 hours
- Length: 9.15am – 1.30pm (BST)
- Tutor: Jo Baker
- Price: £45 per person
- Price includes handout and access to a recording of the event
"Really helpful. So many useful tips and resources." - Elodie Ladlow, Counsellor
We look forward to seeing you there.