One day workshop on eating disorders

Who should attend: Carers, Service Users, Health and Social Care, Professionals and Commissioners.

Aims

  • To work collaboratively with carers and professionals to improve the outcome of those suffering with an eating disorder.
  • To provide a skills-based programme designed to help carers when supporting someone with an eating disorder.
  • To help carers develop new skills which can be practised in a controlled and safe environment. The skills would be based on motivational principles that can be applied to any challenging situation.
  • To work towards positive change and better joint working through good communication skills.

Content includes

  • Introduction to the caring model
  • Identifying what type of carer you are
  • Good listening skills
  • Committing to change