Understanding Eating Disorders and Ways to Support System-Involved Youth Who are Struggling with Them

Brooke Hailey, PhD

Training Description

This training will help those who support system-involved youth gain a better understanding of the different kinds of eating disorders and the reasons people turn to eating disorders to help them cope. Once that is understood, participants will learn about resources within the community which support recovery as well as how they can help those struggling. They will also learn preventive techniques to stop eating disorders from developing.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Identify 5 different kinds of eating disorders and explain at least 2 behaviors or symptoms of each of them.