Gain expertise in how to manage one of the most difficult aspects of eating disorder treatment in athletes: training & exercise.
Overview
This 3h training will equip you to better manage compulsive exercise and training in in clients suffering from eating disorders. As a healthcare professionals, it’s normal to feel unequipped when it comes to providing recommendations in this area.
During this training, we will help you better identify the presence of compulsive exercise in your clients/patients, guide you through specific guidelines to determine when a modification in training habits is necessary, offer concrete recommendations on the optimal ways to manage training in a consultation context, and help you understand your role within the interdisciplinary team. You will leave with greater confidence in ensuring safety and facilitating optimal progress in the treatment of eating disorders for your clients.
Objectives
- Identify the presence of compulsive exercise in our clients.
- Identify the differences between training to enhance performance versus training to manage anxiety about body shape & weight.
- Learn the different ways in which we can intervene when managing training & exercise.
- Define the respective roles of the dietitian, medical doctor and mental health practitioner in managing training and how to best work together as an interdisciplinary team.
- Get equipped with guidelines and protocols that will help you make complex decisions around managing exercise & training.
Cost
150$+tx (early bird), 180$+tx (regular fee) *student prices upon request
ODNQ credits:
This training is recognized by ODNQ for a total of 3 continuing education credits.
Hosted by
- Jodie Richardson PhD, clinical psychologist
- Alexia de Macar PhD, registered dietitian
Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel your registration, a refund can be issued up to 30 days prior to the training date (Eventbrite's service fee must be paid by the participant).