A Comprehensive Overview
This course is fully accredited by IAOTH (International Association of Therapists) and a certificate is provided upon completion. This is a comprehensive introduction to eating disorders, that focuses in Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating and Bulimia Nervosa. The course is suitable for professionals who may come into contact with client's who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder. The course is also suitable for families, friends and carers of a person with an eating disorder.
We look at a whole range of topics including what is an eating disorder?, signs and symptoms, epidemiology, risk assessment, pros and cons of diagnosis, treatments and interventions, evidence based approaches, myths and stereotypes.
The style of teaching is relaxed, informal and professional and throughout the course, students are encouraged to think through issues covered and to discuss with friends, colleagues or associates. Students are also encouraged to get in touch with the lecturer with any questions or queries they may have. The lecturer also welcomes students opinion on any of the points discussed throughout the course.
An excellent course for anyone with an interest in the topic, either from a personal or professional perspective. The course is taught by Kevin O'Doherty, Psychologist, Forensic Mental Health Expert Witness and CBT Therapist. Kevin has worked in mental health for over 20 years and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience during that time. This course is also available via live streaming and face to face upon request. Individuals and organisations alike are encouraged to get in touch.
What are eating disorders?
the different types of eating disorder
how are eating disorders diagnosed?
38 Lectures
I am a Psychologist, Forensic Mental Health Expert and CBT Therapist. I am the author of several self help books. I have taught on intermediate and advanced level psychology programmes at several colleges in London and Andalusia, Southern Spain. I started providing online courses via Udemy in 2010 whilst living in Andalusia, Southern Spain at that time. I speak native...
Clear and informative information
A lot of what is being said I already know; but as an introduction it is very clear and well explained.
Very informative.
It is a basic course when you have really no idea about eating disorders.
muy bueno
Pretty good for an introduction!
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This was very informative
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Rosalind O.
Very interesting and informative.