THE BEHAVIOUR INSTITUTE

Diploma in Eating Disorders

"Eating disorders are serious mental illness, not lifestyle choices.”

Eating disorders have become more prevalent and are increasing at a significant rate. Some of the major issues such as chronic dieting, obsessive exercise, and weight preoccupation have become major concerns and their effective treatment has to take into account many different factors that are very complex. In addition to this, with more and more people facing difficulties in the area of eating disorders, the urgency to have a multi-dimensional approach to understand and treat them has become ever more important.

DIPLOMA IN eating disorders Course OvervieW

In this context, the  Diploma  in Eating Disorders is designed to provide you with the knowledge & skills required to effectively understand  individuals who are struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and other eating problems. 

The course is also excellent for people suffering with an Eating Disorder to gain insight into the underpinning reasons for their Eating Disorder and also to gain the tools necessary to recover.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND COURSE BENEFITS

The Diploma in Eating Disorders program aims to provide you the necessary keys to understanding eating disorders. The course also aims to provide you a crucial understanding along with the proper way to approach the situation initially at the preventive stage as well as intervention levels if the problem has already manifested. Apart from this, this short-term Diploma course intends to give you the training that can enhance your competency in working with eating disorders or other eating problems.

KNOWLEDGE

By the end of this course, students will have.

Course Content

Types of eating disorders
  • Definitions and concepts of eating disorders
  • Information about and facts about eating disorders
  • Obesity
  • Anorexia nervosa; Bulimia; Compulsive eating; Body dysmorphic disorder; Pica; Anorexia Athletica; Cyclic vomiting
Theories of eating disorders
  • Predisposing Factors – Genetics, Personality, Biological factors, Biochemistry, Family links, Eating Disorders as an Addiction, The Social Context
  • Precipitating Factors – Stressors, Abuse, Growing up, Sexuality, Response to Crisis
  • Perpetuating Factors – Family Relationships, Psychological factors, Cognitive factors
  • Medical intervention; Prevention; Relapse; Recovery
  • The 12-step model
  • Counselling & Therapy
  • Self-esteem, Emotional needs, Control
Impact and influence of society
  • Approaches to food
  • Body image, Dieting
  • Media messages & culture
  • Gender & eating disorders
Eating disorders within the family
  • Relationships and food
  • Family systems, Family dynamics
  • The difficulties of growing up, Transitions, Stress
  • Dependency and Co-dependency
Working with eating disorders – Skills and Attitudes
  • Counselling & helping skills & strategies
  • Helper qualities & attitudes
  • Caring for the carers

Time limited offer

Get 3 of our courses for the price of one!

✔️ Receive training in all the major schools of psychology. 

✔️ You can do the courses one at a time! You can even gift one to a colleague. 

✔️ A Diploma Certificate is awarded for each course successfully completed.

✔️ There is no time limit for completion – take your time and enjoy the learning. 

 

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No formal educational qualifications  are necessary to participate.

The course is ideal for both people who are in recovery from an Eating Disorder. It is also for people who work with Eating Disorders in a professional capacity. This can include mental health staff in a range of different professions including Nurses, psychologists, GPs, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counsellors, social workers, occupational therapists, counselling and psychology students.

Accreditation

The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 as the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.

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COURSE DELIVERY & ASSESSMENT

The course is delivered completely online through our website. Each unit comprises reading material, short videos, and slide presentations.

Written Assignments

There are two written assignments for this course to be submitted at the end of Unit 3 and end of 6. You will find the assignment questions on your dashboard. The questions are straightforward and relate directly to the reading material.

Expert tuition

The tutor for this course is Dr John Crimmins. John has over 20 years experience working as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. He is also a specialist in Eating Disorders. He is available for discussions and questions regarding course content.

enrolment PROCESS

The cost of £395  is the total cost of the training, this includes the Diploma which is emailed to you on successful completion of the course. There are no extra or hidden charges.

Once payment is received we will register you to begin the course immediately. We will send you the course log in details by email and you can  log straight into the course dashboard where all the course materials are contained.

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