Training and Workshops for Health Professionals

I provide CPD workshops focused on working with disordered eating. These are run throughout the year either in person or on-line.

CPD 1 – WORKING THERAPEUTICALLY WITH OBESITY EXPLORING BINGE EATING DISORDER AND FOOD ADDICTION

Aims and Objectives:

  • To gain an understanding of how therapy can help discover root causes resulting in obesity
  • To understand and identify destructive eating behaviours
  • To recognise addiction and its association to destructive eating behaviours
  • To recognise the link between sexual trauma and eating disorders
  • Understand relapse prevention strategies
  • To gain an understanding of the core principles of the 12-step model

Contents:

  • What research has demonstrated
  • Comparison between compulsive overeating/bingeing and DSM-V substance dependence criteria
  • Cycle of addiction
  • Looking at links between childhood sexual trauma and eating disorders
  • What is binge eating disorder?
  • Addictive behaviours often connected to compulsive overeating
  • Difference between Group Therapy and 12-Step groups
  • Family/personal history
  • The solution
  • Interactive Group Workshop
  • Abstinence – what is it?
  • Introduction and overview of the 12-step model and it’s use during and after therapeutic treatment
  • Integration

5 hour CPD certificates provided

 

CPD 2 – UNDERSTANDING ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA. HOW CAN WE SUPPORT AND WORK WITH SUFFERERS?

Aims and Objectives:

  • To gain an understanding of the essential characteristics of Anorexia and Bulimia and its correlation to addiction
  • To recognise and understand how attachment theory relates to eating disorders
  • To provide therapeutic support to those suffering from anorexia and bulimia.
  • To understand the link between sexual trauma and eating disorders
  • To gain knowledge of the 12-step model for use in supporting sufferers and integrate key concepts into your practice

Contents:

  • What is an eating disorder?
  • Characteristics of Anorexia/Characteristics of Bulimia (DSM V reference)
  • Research – anorexia and addiction
  • Cycle of addiction and its connection to anorexia/bulimia
  • Looking at links between childhood sexual trauma and eating disorders
  • Anorexia/binge eating/bulimia – the triple threat
  • Attachment Theory relating to eating disorders
  • Steps 1-12 summarised
  • Lily’s poem

5 hour CPD Certificates issued.

Cost of training is:

The cost of training is from £60-£75 per workshop.

Please use the contact form to enquire about booking details, dates and times.