South Africa: Learn multidisciplinary approaches to supporting families of those with eating disorders. Explore definitions, dynamics, and care strategies in our psychology courses.
This course brings together a team of psychologists, dieticians and an occupational therapist to show how they speak with parents and loved ones of people with eating disorders. It is accredited by the HPCSA for CPD points. South African practitioners will hear about definitions of eating disorders, common family dynamics and how to address them, and Health at Every Size and intuitive eating as preferred approaches to food and weight. The course also shares self-care and emotional regulation tips for families, practical dos and don'ts for talking to someone who is struggling, and ends with a frequently asked questions section. It suits clinicians who work with families.
Join our team of psychologists, dieticians and an occupational therapist to hear how they talk to parents and loved ones of those with eating disorders. This talk will give you a sense of the kind of content to understand when working with family members of those with eating disorders. We cover a range of topics including definitions of eating disorders, common family dynamics and how to address them, health at every size and intuitive eating as preferred modes of dealing with food and weight, self-care and emotional regulation tips for loved ones and some dos and don’ts for talking to those who are struggling. We end with a frequently asked questions section.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Diagnosis, formulation & treatment