The Mind Body Well Eating Disorder Masterclass series offers targeted professional development for allied health practitioners who work with people experiencing eating disorders 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 will be presented by an experienced Mind Body Well therapist, who will explore the topic through a Health at Every Size® lens, focussing on inclusive and respectful therapeutic approaches which are both evidence based and client centred.
Sessions will have a practical focus for therapists working with people with Eating Disorders in the Australian treatment setting. The sessions will be suitable for both experienced and early career professionals.
Eating Disorder Masterclass #5 - LGBTQIA+ awareness for Mental Health Practitioners and Dietitians
Presenter
Tom Scully, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Team Leader, Mind Body Well
Masterclass topic
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex & asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities generally experience higher rates of psychological distress and mental illness than the general population. This is largely the result of exposure to prejudicial attitudes, experiences of discrimination, and pressure to conform to rigid gender norms or medical norms for male & female bodies.
The aim of this masterclass is to support dietitians and psychologists to feel more confident in providing affirming care to people with diverse sex characteristics, genders, and/or sexualities. This will include an introduction to LGBTQIA+ identities and language, explanation of minority stress and impact on mental health, and considerations for working with different groups within the LGBTQIA+ community including an overview of gender affirming care.
The masterclass will explore:
an understanding of the principles of respectful, inclusive care
awareness of LGBTQIA+ language and identities
considerations in providing eating disorder therapies for people identifying as LGBTQIA+
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.
