Eating Disorders Part 2 Course

Course overview

This second part follows on from Eating Disorders Part 1 and looks at Bulimia Nervosa and coping strategies. The use of the food diary is discussed, along with the wider subject of food and nutrition. Confirmed Negativity Condition is examined, along with the twelve steps technique and other ways of combating thought errors.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Bulimia Nervosa
  - What may Determine a Predisposition to Bulimia Nervosa?
  - What Sparks a Binge/Purge Episode?
  - The Obese Binge Eater
  - Think
Lesson Two
- Coping Strategies
  - Breathing Exercises
  - A Complete Muscular Relaxation Technique
  - Visualisation
  - Journal
  - Food Diary
  - Aromatherapy
  - Massage
- Stress
Lesson Three
- Lifestyle Questionnaire
- Medical history
- Family Weight Details
Lesson Four
- Analysing the Diaries
  - So What is Willpower?
Lesson Five
- Emotions
  - Expressed Emotion
  - How to Reduce Over-Involvement
Lesson Six
- The Subject of Food and Basic Nutrition
  - What is an Average Healthy Diet?
  - Carbohydrates
  - Fat
  - Saturated Fats
  - Polyunsaturated Fats
  - Trans Fats
  - Monounsaturated Fat
  - Protein
  - Important Vitamins
  - Minerals
Lesson Seven
- Food and Basic Nutrition (Continued)
  - Anorexia and the Zinc Deficiency Theory
  - Compulsive Binge Eater
- Exercise
  - Anorexia Nervosa
  - Bulimia Nervosa
  - Compulsive Binge Eaters
  - What Exercise?
Lesson Eight
- The Negative Mind Set – Confirmed Negativity Condition (CNC)
  - Separate the Condition from the Actual Mind
  - Bulimics and Compulsive Binge-Eaters
  - The Twelve Steps
- Faith
  - I Have a Choice (Just for Today)
  - Setting Targets
Lesson Nine
- Confirmed Negativity Condition (CNC) (Continued)
  - Recognising the Negative Thoughts which are Automatic
  - Commonly Identifiable Thought Errors
  - Client Strategies to Combat Irrational Thoughts
- Predispositions
  - Social and Cultural
  - Individual Factors
  - Family
- Depression
- Finally

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

Prerequisites

A pre-requisite of this course is Eating Disorders Part 1.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 4. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career. Graduates of this course wishing to start their own practice can also obtain professional liability insurance. It has also been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme and graduates will receive the QLS Certificate of Achievement as above. This course has been designed by BSY to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: The professional ASC Eating Disorders Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Eating Disorders Therapist.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 4 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you. This allows us to continually assess understanding and competence of the subject.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Support

Your tutor will mark your lessons, giving valuable, constructive feedback - helping you to master each step before moving on to the next. You can contact them for support or advice throughout your studies.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

We are proud of our friendly, caring ethos and aim to do all we can to help you succeed.