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
Diploma in The Psychology of Eating Disorders
“To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself.” ― Simone de Beauvoir
The Psychology of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are becoming more frequent and multiplying at an alarming rate. Some key issues, such as persistent dieting, obsessive exercise, and weight obsession, have become big concerns, and their effective treatment must take into account a multitude of complex elements. In addition, since the number of people struggling with eating disorders continues to rise, the need for a multidimensional approach to understand and treat them has become increasingly urgent.
eating disorders Course OvervieW
This Psychology of Eating Disorders program is intended to give you the background you need to help those who are battling with eating disorders such anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, this course can provide invaluable insight into the underlying causes of your disorder and the skills you’ll need to recover.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND COURSE BENEFITS
Learn more about eating disorders and how to treat them using the tools you’ll gain from the Diploma in The Psychology of Eating Disorders program. This training is meant to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to take preventative measures and to respond effectively in crisis situations. In addition, the goal of this concentrated Diploma program is to equip you with knowledge and skills that will improve your effectiveness while dealing with clients who have eating disorders or other forms of food-related issues.
KNOWLEDGE
By the end of this course, students will have.
- An appreciation of the different types, theories and treatments of eating disorders
- An comprehensive knowledge of the underlying problems which lead to eating disorders.
- A deeper appreciation of how culture influences and affects our dietary behaviors and body image
- A fundamental awareness of the appropriate strategies to be employed to tackle the issue at both the preventative and intervention levels, assuming the problem has already developed.
- A Training based on the latest research that can enhance your competency in working with eating disorders or other eating problems.
Course Content
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
We are an approved Training Provider with The CPD Certification Service in London.
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.
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.
Read John Crimmins blog
“CBT is the best treatment for Bulimia”
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.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
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.
The cost of £295 (AED 1500) 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.
Your tutor is available by email to answer any questions relating to the course and assignments.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
On average we recommend two to three hours of study per week.
It can take up to 14 days to receive your grade and feedback.
No. We do not require formal referencing for these assignments. Feel free to use them if you wish but it is not mandtory.
It is fine to go either 10% under or `10% over the word count. Any more or less than that and the assignment will be returned to you to resubmit.
Our tutors are very experienced in academic writing and will be attuned to notice issues of extreme plagiarism. You can certainly quote from any source you deem suitable but please do not copy and paste verbatim into the assignment. You will get marked down for this and in some cases you could be asked to resubmit.
We understand that assessments can be stressful so our system allows you 3 attempts to pass. If you are still not able to pass it you are very welcome to contact our support system and we will offer you as much help and support as you need. We want you to succeed on our courses so we will do all in our power to help you to pass.
All our courses are designed to be easily completed within 6 months from the day you register. If you find that you need more time then it is possible by sending an email with the reasons why you need the extension. Usually we can grant an extension of a maximum of 3 months.
When you complete the course with either Pass or Distinction you will be entitled to obtain your Diploma Certificate. The certificate is emailed to your registered email address within one week. There is no charge for this. If you wish to have an original signed hard copy with the Institute Seal posted to you; the cost is $50.
