education workshops for fitness professionals
A 2015 Eating Disorders Victoria survey of fitness professionals indicated 98% believed eating disorders and body image difficulties are relevant to their work, however only 27% rated themselves as having a good knowledge of the subject.
EDV offers education workshops that have been specifically tailored to suit people working in a sporting or fitness context.
Mentally healthy and physically fit
90 minute workshop
This workshop provides a basic introduction to eating disorders and how to support someone you are concerned about.
The workshop explores:
- Understanding eating disorders
- Myths and stereotypes about eating disorders
- Eating disorders and obesity
- How to support someone; when and where to refer
Healthy body, healthy mind
4 hour workshop
This longer workshop provides a more comprehensive exploration of a range of practical considerations for fitness and sporting professionals relating to eating disorders. It can be delivered in a block of 4 hours or two separate 2 hour sessions. The workshop in interactive and collaborative, and includes fitness industry specific examples.
The workshop covers:
- Understanding eating disorders
- Myths and stereotypes about eating disorders
- Eating disorders and obesity
- Your role in the eating disorder journey
- How to raise your concerns
- How to support someone; when and where to refer
- How to build protective factors for good mental health in clients
To enquire about our education workshops, please call us on 1300 550 236 or email education@eatingdisorders.org.au.