Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating and Weight Bias: Considerations for Rehabilitation and Exercise Professionals

Education about eating disorders and disordered eating is rarely provided in professional education, yet these conditions are prevalent in our client and patient populations. "Health" looks different for each individual, and sometimes in our attempts to aid our patients or clients, we can unintentionally reinforce or trigger disordered eating behaviors. In addition, we may be the first to identify a concern, as eating disorders are mental health conditions that are often secretive and fly under the radar. This course will provide education to promote improved understanding of the continuum betweendisordered eating and eating disorders, different types of eating disorders, medical complications, psychological and social manifestations, signs and symptoms, and potential resources and referrals when concerns arise for a client or patient. Weight stigma will also be explored as it relates to and shows up in rehabilitation and exercise environments.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Delivery Format: Synchronous, Live interactive webinar to be attended online on a specific date/time

Highlights

• Improve understanding of eating disorders (ED), disordered eating (DE), and weight bias (WB)
• Identify potential signs and symptoms of ED and DE, identify appropriate referrals, potential modifications in current messaging with exercise programs, and available resources for the professional and client/patient.