Eating Disorders

Units: This is a 6 unit training
Cost: $30.00
Written by: Robert A. Yourell, LMFT

Learning Objectives:

State circumstances when a patient should receive treatment in the hospital versus an outpatient setting.
Identify characteristics of eating disorders.
Identify risk factors for eating disorders.
Demonstrate knowledge of the diagnostic criteria of eating disorders.

Eating disorders are complex and have multiple causes. It is true that our culture, with it's idealization of thinness and the "perfect body" image contributes to these disorders; but long-standing psychological, interpersonal and social conditions play the major part. People with eating disorders often suffer from depression, anxiety and feelings of inadequacy and loneliness. Troubled personal and family relationships may also be a factor. Generally, there are several factors at play when a person develops an eating disorder.

The Following topics will be discussed
in this training:

Symptoms of anorexia
Health risks
Successful recovery
Bulimia Nervosa
Risks
Obesity
Symptoms and results of obesity
Causes of Eating Disorders
Groups suggestions for clients with Eating Disorders
Art Therapy Group
Body Image Experiential
Body Acceptance Group
Cognitive Therapy Group
Emotions Management Group
Experiential Group
Behavior Therapy Group
Interpersonal Process Group
Women's group
Meal Process Group
Multiple Family Therapy Group
Nutrition and Meal Planning Group
Relaxation Group
Transition Group
Eating Disorders and the destruction they cause
Symptoms/Signs
Other psychiatric disorders
Chemical Dependency
Alcohol and Eating Disorders
Age at Onset of Illness
Duration of Illness
Cost of Treatment
Anxiety
Permanent Weight Control
How to lose weight permanently
Diagnostic Criteria - Anorexia
Essential Features
Age at Onset
Course
Impairment
Complications
Predisposing Factors
Prevalence
Sex Ratio
Familial Pattern
Differential Diagnosis
Coping
In-Patient Care
Program
Recovery
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
The Twelve Steps
Affirmations
The Nature of Fat