Specialist Diploma in Eating Disorders

Learning Outcomes

Our IACP CPD Approved and Recognised Specialist Diploma in Eating Disorders will enable participants to apply theory to practice, with a strong focus on a holistic and integrative framework. This programme is underpinned by evidenced practices ensuring safe, ethical  and holistic therapeutic interventions in line with national and international guidelines.

• Demonstrate a sound understanding and appreciation of the different presentations of eating disorders and associated symptoms.
• Develop a strong evidence based theoretical lens specific to Eating Disorders.
• Understand the complexity of relationships with food through physiology, neuroscience and psychology.
• Appreciate professionals’ and carers’ responses and reactions to people with eating disorders and the impact of same in building, maintain and sustaining a supportive therapeutic and recovery focused alliance.
• Understand the importance of nutrients and how these are essential for recovery from an eating disorder.
• Understand the importance of nutrients and how these are essential for recovery from an eating disorder.
• Develop the skills, tools and techniques to implement an integrative therapeutic framework, incorporating creative and expressive techniques.
• Demonstrate an understanding of managing and working with risk in the context of eating disorders and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach.