The Greenane Centre, Greenane. Tipperary Town, E34 CX13

Specialist Diploma in Eating Disorders

An Holistic, Integrated, Recovery Focused Approach

 

Delivered via Blended Learning

Full Fee: €2,250 

€500 Deposit on registration
€250 monthly for 7 months

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Specialist Diploma in Eating Disorders

Therapeutic work with clients affected by an Eating Disorder is an expanding and specialist area of practice. An informed, holistic and evidence based approach to therapeutic work with this client group can substantially improve clinical outcomes and promote sustainable recovery. Our IACP CPD Approved and Recognised Specialist Diploma in Eating Disorders will present an holistic, evidence based exploration of eating disorders and equip participants with the knowledge, skills and competencies to identify, support and engage therapeutically with clients who present with an eating disorder from an integrative framework.

Our training programme is unique in that it is a  practical skills-based training with a strong theoretical foundation underpinned by the principals of best practices and the expressed wishes of those effected by an Eating Disorder – expertise and consistency, appropriate and individualised treatment and time to enable recovery (ED Services; HSE Model of Care 2018).

This programme will be facilitated through a blended learning format with some elements delivered on line and others delivered in person at The Greenane Centre, Tipperary.

Programme Modules & Timetable

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Thursday 9th January 2025.
7:30pm – 9:30 on Zoom

Facilitator: Liz Quish – Programme Director

Friday 17th January 2025
Saturday 18th January 2025,
Sunday  19th January 2025.                      

10am – 4pm on Zoom

Facilitator: Fierna Kennedy

Saturday 8th February 2025,
Sunday 9th February 2025,
Saturday 8th March 2025,
Sunday 9th March 2025.

10am – 4pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Fierna Kennedy

Saturday 5th April 2025,
Sunday 6th April 2025.
 
10am – 4pm on Zoom.
 
Facilitator: Fierna Kennedy
Saturday 3rd May 2025,
Sunday 4th May 2025.

10am – 4pm on Zoom.

Co-Facilitators: Fierna Kennedy & Anna McElhinney

Friday 6th June 2025,
Saturday 7th June 2025,
Sunday 8th June 2025.

10am – 4pm at The Greenane Centre, Tipperary.

Facilitator: Fierna Kennedy

Saturday 5th July 2025,
Sunday 6th July 2025.

10am – 4pm at The Greenane Centre, Tipperary.

Facilitator: Fierna Kennedy

Friday 19th September 2025,
Saturday 20th September 2025,
Sunday 21st September 2025.

10am – 4pm at The Greenane Centre, Tipperary.

Facilitator: Fierna Kennedy

Tuesday 23rd September 2025.

7:30pm – 9:30pm on Zoom.

Facilitator: Liz Quish – Programme Director

Tutorial

Participants are expected to attend an online tutorial on Zoom.

Wednesday 9th April 2025.
7:30pm – 9:30pm on Zoom

Facilitator: Liz Quish – Programme Director

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.

Programme Structure & Fees

Entry Requirement

This CPD Diploma is open to practitioners who have successfully completed:

  • A Degree or Diploma in Counselling/ Psychotherapy/ Psychology
  • Nurses, GP’S, Nutritionists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers who support service users presenting with an Eating Disorder/ Disordered Eating

This programme may also be of interest to Play Therapists, Art Therapists, Drama and Music Therapists who have appropriate experience and accreditation and are seeking to expand their skill set to work therapeutically with clients who present with an Eating Disorder/ Disordered Eating

Teaching Methods

This Programme will be facilitated online via Zoom and in person at The Greenane Centre.

Assessment

Reflective Learning Journal – 2000 words.
Book Review – 1500 words

Terms & Conditions

Please read our Terms and Conditions document carefully. You will be required to indicate your consent on the programme application form.

Programme Fee & Payment Schedule

  • Full Fee: €2,250 
  • €500 Deposit on registration
  • 7 monthly payments of €250