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EATING DISORDER MASTERCLASS #4 - Differentiating gut health issues from Eating Disorders

  • Mind Body Well 103 / 34 Queens Road Melbourne, VIC, 3004 Australia (map)

The Mind Body Well Eating Disorder Masterclass series offers professional development for allied health and medical professionals working with people experiencing eating disorders, body image, and weight and shape concerns. The sessions are suitable for all therapists regardless of experience, however they will assume general knowledge of eating disorder diagnosis and treatment options.

Each session has been presented by an experienced Mind Body Well therapist, exploring the topic through a Health at Every Size® lens, focussing on inclusive and respectful therapeutic approaches which are both evidence based and client centred.

The Masterclasses were conducted via Zoom and have been recorded for ongoing access. Once registered, you will have access to the recording and handouts from the session for 3 months following registration. Sessions have a practical focus for therapists working with people with Eating Disorders in the Australian treatment setting.

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Eating Disorder Masterclass #4 - Differentiating gut health issues from Eating Disorders

Presenter

Guest Facilitator - Kim Menzies, Accredited Practising Dietitian, ‘What’s Your Gut Feeling’

Masterclass Topic

Gut health issues are commonly reported by people who have an eating disorder, and can cause challenges for those attempting to increase nutritional variety and adequacy. This masterclass will assist psychological and nutritional therapists to differentiate gut health issues from restrictive eating disorders, and will explore strategies appropriate for clients with differing presentations.

This Masterclass will explore:

  • Understanding the Gut-Brain-Microbiome relationship

  • Structural and functional types of gastrointestinal disorders

  • Gastrointestinal symptoms commonly experienced by people who have Eating Disorders

  • The impact of Eating disorder behaviours on the gastrointestinal tract

  • Strategies to promote gut health - without reinforcing a restrictive dieting mindset

Masterclass Fees

Individual Masterclass - $150 (incl GST) for the recording of the 2 hour webinar, and a PDF of the accompanying handouts. The webinar recording will remain available to you for THREE MONTHS following your registration.

Masterclass Package - recordings of all 10 sessions for a total of $1200 (incl GST) (when purchased as a package). See all masterclasses.

To purchase the recordings - click either the individual or full series link below to be taken to our payment page. The purchase fee is non-refundable.