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Professionals > Training > Body image, Eating Disorders > An Introduction to Eating Disorders

An Introduction to Eating Disorders

Date/Time

24/06/2024 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Who the course is for: this course is for those working with children and young people (in any capacity), and parents, carers, or those caring for children and young people.

About this course: Delivered by the MYA RAISE Team, this Bitesize course gives an introduction to Eating Disorders in children and young people. Highlighting the different types of Eating Disorders (focusing on Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Other Specific Feeding / Eating Disorder [OSFED], Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder [ARFID]), the causes of Eating Disorders and the impact upon health and wellbeing. Information will also be provided on signposting to local and national services and pathways to support.

Learning outcomes:

Understanding of what an Eating Disorder is and the different types
Knowledge of the causes / risk factors of an Eating Disorder
Insight into the signs and symptoms to look out for
Strategies to support a child or young person with an Eating Disorder including signposting

Time length: 1 hour

Delivery method: via Zoom. You will receive confirmation of this from the deliverer via email prior to the course date.

Delivered by: Rhiann Barrett (rhiannb@mya.org.uk)

PLEASE NOTE:

You will be sent an email from donotreply@mail.liverpoolcamhs.com confirming your booking status, so we recommend you add this email to your safe sender list and check your spam folder if you do not receive your email.

Certificates of attendance will only be issued to the lead event booker – not additional delegates made on the same booking. If you require a personal certificate, please ensure you proceed with your own individual booking.

Please contact Rhiann (RhiannB@mya.org.uk ) if you have any questions about this course.

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