Psychological Approaches to Obesity Course

This inspiring up-to-date course brings the latest thinking from health psychology and other approaches to help you with clients seeking weight reduction.

The Program

This course brings together people from all over the world with a clinical and personal interest in weight management. We offer comprehensive, evidence based training providing a wealth of knowledge.

Recognition : Approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Learning Centre for the purpose of Continuing Professional Development, The National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED UK), The Middle East Eating Disorders Association (MEEDA) and The Middle East Psychological Association (MEPA). CPD points are awarded subject to peer review by the Royal College of Psychiatrists on application.

It is also part of the Master Practitioner Program :

What You will learn

  • Current thinking about all weight loss approaches including drugs & surgery

  • How to assess, engage & motivate

  • How to customize treatment, getting the right fit

  • How to manage barriers to change in diet & lifestyle

  • How to deal with comfort & emotional eating

  • How to deal with weight stigma

  • Targeting relationships

  • How to transform obesity thinking

  • How to deal with difficult clients

  • Dealing with pitfalls, like plateau & relapse

  • Important counsellor qualities

  • Where psychology, medication, or surgery may fit into an overall treatment plan

  • How to boost willpower

Suitability

Psychologists & psychotherapists, counselors & addiction specialists, psychiatrists, family medicine, nutritionists, dieticians, nurses, coaches, and any other healthcare professional interested in or working with Eating Disorders.

Awards

A Certificate of Attendance will be offered at the end of the training, however, if you seek to receive the Diploma In Obesity Essentials Psychological approaches for Eating Disorders, you will be required to complete a case study assignment after the course.

note : Upon completion of the training, you will require close and ongoing clinical supervision to ensure best qualified practice. It is essential to note that becoming an eating disorders specialist takes time and experience. The trainings offered are important steps in becoming an expert.

Jeremy Alford