Professionals working in health fields, such as nutrition and dietetics, nursing, mental health, occupational therapy, social work and so on, will work with clients at risk of, or already experiencing, eating disorders. Other professionals such as youth workers, sporting coaches, personal trainers, and yoga instructors will also work with at-risk groups.

EDV can help professionals identify warning signs, intervene, refer appropriately, and support people who they are concerned about in their professional dealings.

In addition, these workshops also provide information about promoting environments that celebrate a diversity of body types and focus on health, not weight.

Please note: EDV’s training focuses on awareness, early identification and early intervention. For professionals looking to up-skill in therapeutic treatment approaches for eating disorders, please visit our page on advanced training for clinicians. 

ED 101: Understand, recognise and act

A 90 minute workshop designed to provide staff with some basic information about eating disorders, including:

• Eating Disorders – a brief overview of types, risk factors and warning signs
• The role of body image, dieting and the media
• Factors that can protect against the development of an eating disorder
• The importance of early intervention

10-30 participants.

EDV can cater to a range of health professions, and the following tailored programs for Eating Disorders 101 have already been developed for:

• Eating Disorders and Diabetes
• Eating Disorders: Pregnancy and early Parenthood
• Eating Disorders: Early Identification and Intervention for Psychologists and Mental Health Professionals
• Eating Disorders: for Teachers and School Staff
• Eating Disorders: Understand, Recognise and Act, for Fitness Professionals

ED102: Approach, Communicate, Connect

2hr workshop includes education and role playing. Suitable for the general community, carers,  and health professionals. Learn:

• How to build communication skills to approach someone they are concerned about connect them with support.
• In depth overview of treatment pathways
• The role of different health professionals
• How to identify if someone needs crisis support

EDV can also tailor these training sessions to suit your organisation. For more information about EDV’s training for allied health professionals, please contact our Education team using the contact form below.