In this session we will introduce you to the topic of Eating Disorders and explore the many different types of presentation; smashing stereotypes by providing you with facts, exploring labels, and challenging what you think you already know about this topic.
Why should I learn more about Eating Disorders?
Eating Disorders are often highlighted for being the mental health illnesses with the highest mortality rate. They are also particularly complex conditions that tend to be very misunderstood and are highly stigmatized. Many Counselors / Therapists choose not to work with clients with Eating Disorders and instead (perhaps rightly so) refer such individuals to specialist services. However, in recent times these specialist services have often been criticized for exceptionally long waiting lists (in some areas this is 12+ months) and for having stringent referral criteria that not all clients meet. This might lead us to wanting to understand more about the topic, or to wondering if and how we might work with these clients……? These would have been very valid questions and thoughts in 2019 – but, during the current pandemic, Eating Disorder Charities and services have seen a huge increase in demand for services – so it even more important now!
If YOU want to learn more, this workshop series is the perfect place to start. Let’s smash stereotypes, stigma and scales by getting educated.
Course Content
Presenter
Kel is a Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Educator with a special interest in the area of Eating Disorders. She has spent 15+ years working in this field in a variety of roles and is ever passionate about sharing her experiences and using her knowledge for the benefit of others. Presently Kel runs a busy private practice, delivers a collection of Eating Disorder CPD programmes, contributes to research and other professionals’ projects, as well as curating Eating Disorder content for both a blog and YouTube channels under the brand ‘Mental Health Bites’.
Yvonne McCarthy is by profession an Osteopath with over 25 years’ experience. She has been working alongside Kel and building her knowledge of Eating Disorders for around 10 years. Now heading into osteopa Eating Disorders thic retirement, Yvonne helps to run Kel’s services and co-facilitates many of the workshops, bringing great insight into both the medical / physiological side and the body-brain connection that is especially relevant to this topic.
