Course description
This online course will equip you with knowledge about various eating disorder types, delve into the body positivity movement, identify at-risk demographics, explore potential causes of eating disorders, and discover effective strategies for prevention and recovery.
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Training Course Content
Unit 1: Understanding Eating Disorders
- Reviewing Mental Health
- What Is an Eating Disorder?
- Categorisations of Eating Disorders
- Who Is Impacted?
Unit 2: What Causes an Eating Disorder?
- Social and Family Influences
- Cognitive Factors
- Emotional Factors
- Beauty Standards and the Media
Unit 3: Anorexia & Bulimia
- What Is Anorexia?
- What Is Bulimia?
- Recognising Triggers
- How to Treat Anorexia and Bulimia
Unit 4: Binge Eating Disorder (BED) & Body Positivity
- What Is BED?
- How to Treat BED
- Reviewing the Body Positivity Movement
- Learning to Be Body Positive
Unit 5: Eating Disorder Stigma
- Myths and Stigma Surrounding Eating Disorders
- Eating Disorder Discrimination
- How Does the Media Portray Eating Disorders?
- Overcoming the Stigma and Learning the Facts
Unit 6: Treatment and Recovery for Eating Disorders
- Typical Stages of Recovery
- Intervention
- Support Networks
- Self Help & Therapy Treatments
Course delivery details
By studying this online course on Eating Disorder Awareness, you will benefit from an understanding of different types of eating disorders, learn about the body positivity movement, understand who is at risk and what the potential causes of eating disorders could be, and explore the best way to prevent and recover from an eating disorder.
This course is assessed using a series of written assignments that are designed to test your knowledge of the course materials. These will need to be sent to your personal tutor for marking, whereupon they will supply you with helpful tips and feedback. No external examinations are required.
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