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[92% Off] Diploma in Eating Disorders for AED 249 instead of AED 2,971

Diploma in Eating Disorders

AED 2,971
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In a Nutshell

Understand types, theories and treatments of eating disorders with their underlying problems, society influences and solutions

Product Details

Skills can be perfected through hard work, professional training and self-help books backing the fact that one has learned enough. Build measurable foundations with today’s Groupon: enrol in an Eating Disorder Diploma Program for AED 249 instead of AED 2,971.

Course specifics

This 6 months Diploma Program will expose you to a wide range of theoretical models that address the types, causes and symptoms of eating disorders. In addition, the course will also show the different modalities of treatment, the impact of society with regard to eating disorders and the application of theory to practice. The course will be presented in jargon-free form, making it easily accessible to you and other participants who have an interest in the issue of eating disorders, or who have direct or indirect experience of working with, or living with people with eating disorders. The course is open to anybody who may find it of interest or value.

Unit I 

  • Types of eating disorders 
  • Definitions and concepts of eating disorders 
  • Information about, and facts about eating disorders 
  • Obesity 
  • Anorexia Nervosa; Bulimia; Compulsive eating; Body Dysmorphic Disorder; Pica; Anorexia Athletica; Cyclic Vomiting 


Unit II 

  • Theories of eating disorders 
  • Predisposing Factors – Genetics, Personality, Biological factors, Biochemistry, Family links, Eating Disorders as an Addiction, The Social Context 
  • Precipitating Factors – Stressors, Abuse, Growing up, Sexuality, Response to Crisis 
  • Perpetuating Factors – Family Relationships, Psychological factors, Cognitive factors 


Unit III 

  • Treatments of eating disorders 
  • Medical intervention; Prevention; Relapse; Recovery 
  • The 12-step model 
  • Counseling & Therapy 
  • Self-esteem, Emotional needs, Control 


Unit IV 

  • Impact and influence of society 
  • Approaches to food 
  • Body image, Dieting 
  • Media messages & culture 
  • Gender & eating disorders 


Unit V 

  • Eating disorders within the family 
  • Relationships and food 
  • Family systems, Family dynamics 
  • The difficulties of growing up, Transitions, Stress 
  • Dependency and Co-dependency 


Unit VI 

  • Working with eating disorders – Skills and Attitudes 
  • Counseling, helping skills & strategies 
  • Helper qualities & attitudes 
  • Caring for the carers
 

 

Fine Print

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  • Original Value: Checked on June 2014 as sold by ATI Psychology Institute 
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  • Course period is 6 months.