Transform How You Support
Clients with Eating Disorders
Build your foundational knowledge of eating disorders
and the recovery process in 90 days.
A Continuing Education Course For Practitioners
Eating Disorder Informed Care is a community-driven initiative grounded in the expertise of experienced clinicians and the voices of those with lived experience.
Nearly one third (30%) of Canadians report having thoughts and behaviours that are consistent with, or at high risk to develop an eating disorder (ED). These serious but treatable mental illnesses that often go undiagnosed. Despite the growing need, only 10% receive appropriate treatment. Many individuals feel healthcare providers aren't equipped to support them, and many clinicians report feeling under-trained in EDs.
This 90 day self-paced program provides professional, foundational knowledge to help you deliver evidence-based, inclusive, and compassionate care to individuals affected by EDs.
Gain the confidence and knowledge
needed to support your clients.
11+ hours of specialized evidence-based training self-paced over 90 days
Learn actionable strategies to implement immediately
Develop inclusive skills for diverse communities
What You’ll Learn in 90 days
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Analyze diverse theories and frameworks pertaining to eating disorders, encompassing common factors, signs, myths, and common theories.
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Learn to differentiate and assess prevalent signs, behaviours, and consequences associated with various eating disorders and disordered eating patterns.
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Explore therapists' common apprehensions to treating clients with eating disorders and strategies for mitigating biases that can negatively influence client recovery
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Learn how to conduct a comprehensive assessment of eating disorder clients, with a focus on how to support Indigenous clients and engage in decolonial holistic wellness practices.
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Learn about the importance of intersectionality, and Black and Racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent experiences with eating disorders and mental health care.
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Learn about how eating disorders manifest among adolescents and key treatment considerations for this age group.
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Learn about how eating disorders present and manifest in adulthood, prevalent factors to consider, and connections to childhood and adolescence.
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Learn about various treatment modalities and how each one can be beneficial for the treatment of eating disorders in clients of all ages.
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Navigate the complexities of age differentials in eating disorder presentation and learn how to integrate appropriate strategies to best support the client where they are at, with a focus on how to involve a client's family.
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Explore the pivotal role of multidisciplinary team collaboration between the therapist, dietician, and physician in facilitating comprehensive support of clients throughout their recovery journey.
Certification & Continuing Education Credits
This course offers a certification that can be submitted for continuing education credits. Certification is awarded upon completion of all 11 modules and assessments, with a minimum passing score of 75% on each module.
This course was incredibly impactful...it helped me see beyond the disorder—to better recognize the person behind it and understand the profound power of connection in the healing process. I highly recommend this training to clinicians dedicated to providing thoughtful, wraparound care for every client they serve.”
- Claire G.
“I think this is a really valuable resource for clinicians of any kind. I appreciate how it balanced expert clinical insights with lived-experience perspectives. I’m pleased that this is a community-driven effort to drive a broader understanding of an illness that has been left out of so many mental health conversations"
- Zoë F.
”This course was fantastic! It was nice to have a variety of facilitators as it kept me engaged and gave multiple perspectives. It helped to debunk a lot of stereotypes and I believe will allow practitioners to approach working with ED clients in a more non-judgemental way, as the course focused a lot on the meaning behind the ED. I would definitely recommend this training! "
- Karen F.
This course is for you if you want to:
Confidently support clients who struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating
Understand the intersection of mental, physical and nutritional health in treatment
Deliver care that is inclusive, evidence-based and culturally competent
Enhance your skills and be part of the growing number of eating disorder-informed practitioners
Your Questions
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This course is designed for practitioners of all kinds; clinicians, therapists, dietitians, social workers, and other mental health or medical professionals who want to enhance their ability to support clients with eating disorders.
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The course is self-paced, but must be completed within 90 days from enrollment.
We recommend allocating 1.5 - 2 hours per module to view the video and complete the assessment.
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Yes! This course offers a certification that you can submit to gain credits.
In order to receive the certificate, you must complete and pass all 11 modules and assessments with a minimum grade of 75% on each module. Once completed, you will receive a certification that you can submit to gain credits toward your continuing education requirements.
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Yes, the course includes specialized training for working with diverse populations, including neurodiverse, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.