Eating Disorders Practicum

Lecturer: Jihane Ghorayeb, PhD, MSc, M.A., CPsychol
CPECS: 3

The Eating Disorders Practicum is a clinically focused training designed to help dietitians recognize, assess, and support individuals struggling with eating disorders. This evidence-based course introduces participants to the diagnostic criteria of common eating disorders while emphasizing sensitive communication, screening techniques, and multidisciplinary care approaches.

Through practical case studies, role-playing exercises, and interview simulations, participants will strengthen their ability to identify disordered eating behaviors and provide patient-centered support in clinical settings.

Learning Outcomes

Participants will learn how to:

  • Differentiate between major eating disorder classifications

  • Recognize disordered eating behaviors and warning signs

  • Conduct eating disorder screening interviews

  • Use appropriate communication strategies during consultations

  • Understand the importance of multidisciplinary care

  • Apply sensitive and ethical approaches when discussing food and body image

  • Identify safety behaviors and healthier alternatives

Course Schedule

10:00 – 10:15 AM
Introduction & Course Overview

Module 1: Eating Disorders Classification

10:15 – 11:20 AM

  • Anorexia nervosa

  • Bulimia nervosa

  • Binge eating disorder

  • Subclinical classifications

  • Multidisciplinary approaches

Module 2: Screening & Interviewing

11:20 AM – 12:45 PM

  • Interview questions

  • Communication dos and don’ts

  • Weight measurements and ED

  • Safety behaviors

Conclusion & Q&A

12:45 – 1:00 PM

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