Binge Eating in Obesity - a one day Masterclass

Food is ruling my life. I wish I could just take it or leave it,
but its never enough - client, 1999

People with weight problems who binge eat are likely to have serious difficulties trying to lose weight. Even if they do, they are sensitive to relapse, and are therefore unlikely to maintain weight loss. The emotional difficulties they may have just dealing with their weight problems are compounded by the shame and guilt of feeling out of control around food.

The DSM4 classification of eating disorders describes Binge Eating Disorder under the category EDNOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified). But far more people binge than those who fit this category, and as a result they struggle with excess weight. This master class has been designed to help you understand and work with these problems. It is suitable for all professionals and lay people who work with the overweight.

What you will discover

• What binge eating is and why it happens
• How binge eating "fits" with the other eating disorders
• How binge eating disorder differs from compulsive eating
• What binge eating implies about your client if he or she is also overweight, in terms of personality and emotional health
• Methods of assessment & working with binge eating
• How to prioritise your interventions in people who want or need to lose weight
• How to deal with problematic cases and co-morbidities

The first part of the master-class will be group presentation. The second part is devoted to questions and discussion about real cases. You are encouraged to bring along details of your own clients if you wish.

Certificate

All delegates receive a certificate of attendance.

Cost: £ 120