Eating Disorders Queensland

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First steps to eating disorder support:

A TRAINING FOR
NON-CLINICAL WORKERS

MODULE ONE

What are
Eating
Disorders

1

MODULE TWO

Identification
of Eating
Disorders

2

MODULE THREE

Appropriate
Referral
Support

3

MODULE FOUR

Your
Words
Have
Impact

4

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TRAINING OVERVIEW

The role of non-clinical workers

Research has shown us that early identification and treatment are important factors in eating disorder recovery: leading to faster recovery, a higher likelihood of long-term recovery, and greater symptom reduction. However, it’s common for people with eating disorders to delay seeking help, or even not to seek help at all. Often when a person does seek help, it’s for other problems or concerns, and it’s unlikely to be from an eating disorder-specific professional or organisation.

Workers in non-clinical and first-contact roles, including support workers, support coordinators, peer workers, community engagement workers, education staff, and administrative staff, are often the first point of contact, which means you play an important role in:

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Identifying that someone might be experiencing an eating disorder and supporting them to access treatment.

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Providing clients with helpful and research-supported information about eating disorders and treatment options.

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Breaking down the eating disorder stigma.

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Assisting clients to find the right treatment options for them, or providing information about what treatment options are available.

Training Objectives

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This training is aimed to support workers in non-clinical roles who are NOT providing medical, clinical or therapeutic eating disorder treatment.

After completing this training, we think you will

  • Have a better understanding of eating disorders
  • Have gained the knowledge and skills to support clients with an eating disorder through early identification and appropriate referrals
  • Have the appropriate language to assist clients
  • Be able to break down eating disorder stigma in the community

MODULE ONE

What are Eating Disorders

There are many myths and misconceptions about eating disorders that contribute to stigma.

This module includes:

  • Eating disorder myths
  • Types of eating disorders
  • The dieting cycle
  • Eating disorders as a continuum
  • Why do people develop eating disorders?
  • Who is impacted?
  • Co-occurring conditions
  • Eating disorders in pregnancy
  • Impacts of eating disorders
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MODULE ONE

What are Eating Disorders

There are many myths and misconceptions about eating disorders that contribute to stigma.

This module includes:

  • Eating disorder myths
  • Types of eating disorders
  • The dieting cycle
  • Eating disorders as a continuum
  • Why do people develop eating disorders?
  • Who is impacted?
  • Co-occurring conditions
  • Eating disorders in pregnancy
  • Impacts of eating disorders

MODULE TWO

Identification of Eating Disorders

When armed with the right information, training, screening and referral tools, you can play an important role in reducing the delay in accessing treatment.

This module includes:

  • Identification of eating disorders
  • The importance of early identification
  • Barriers to treatment seeking
  • Signs & symptoms to be mindful of
  • Starvation Syndrome
  • How to approach the conversation
  • Screening tools

MODULE TWO

Identification of Eating Disorders

When armed with the right information, training, screening and referral tools, you can play an important role in reducing the delay in accessing treatment.

This module includes:

  • Identification of eating disorders
  • The importance of early identification
  • Barriers to treatment seeking
  • Signs & symptoms to be mindful of
  • Starvation Syndrome
  • How to approach the conversation
  • Screening tools

MODULE THREE

Appropriate Referral Support

With the appropriate support, full recovery from eating disorders is possible.

This module includes:

  • Appropriate referral support
  • First steps
  • Stages of change
  • Treatment options
  • Stepped system of care
  • How to find services
  • Organisations for individuals
  • Carers and key supports

MODULE THREE

Appropriate Referral Support

With the appropriate support, full recovery from eating disorders is possible.

This module includes:

  • Appropriate referral support
  • First steps
  • Stages of change
  • Treatment options
  • Stepped system of care
  • How to find services
  • Organisations for individuals
  • Carers and key supports

MODULE FOUR

Your Words Have Impact

Language is important. The conversations you have do matter.

This module includes:

  • Your words have impact
  • Language is important
  • Weight stigma
  • Diet culture
  • Tools of self-advocacy
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MODULE FOUR

Your Words Have Impact

Language is important. The conversations you have do matter.

This module includes:

  • Your words have impact
  • Language is important
  • Weight stigma
  • Diet culture
  • Tools of self-advocacy
Begin My Certification

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