Webinar on Eating Disorders (ED)

We invite psychologists, psychology students, professionals in supporting professions, and anyone who wants to better understand the topic of eating disorders and learn more about modern approaches to psychological support to participate in an online webinar on eating disorders (ED)!

Eating disorders are a complex topic that requires professional understanding, sensitivity, and a comprehensive approach. During the webinar, we will talk about the psychological mechanisms of the formation of eating disorders, emotional factors that influence eating behavior, as well as modern approaches to supporting people who face these difficulties.

Webinar speakers:
– Yuliia Yarova — emotionally focused therapist
– Violeta Zelenkova — lecturer at the Department of Psychology, addiction specialist, schema therapist

Issues that we will discuss during the meeting

1. What are eating disorders? The main types of eating disorders, their manifestations and common myths.
2. What psychological and emotional factors influence the formation of eating disorders? The role of self-esteem, stress, anxiety and attitude towards one’s own body.
3. How are emotions related to eating behavior? Why can food become a way to cope with difficult experiences?
4. What role do early experiences and life scenarios play? How does schema therapy help to understand the root causes of difficulties?
5. How to support a person with eating disorders? Principles of caring communication, possibilities of psychological help and the importance of an interdisciplinary approach.

Date: November 1
Time: 2:00 PM
Format: Google Meet

To participate in the webinar, pre-registration is required:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1M_eCm6X8T-IJSohnx_3Ybq3WQv0wZpN-yaAPc58ndi0/edit?ts=6adb6a0c

Each participant will receive a certificate of attendance.

Join the professional dialogue to deepen your knowledge and take another step towards a sensitive and informed understanding of the topic of RHP.