Course Description:

Understanding and Treating Eating Disorders is a short course in the proper diagnosis of all Eating Disorders as categorized in the current DSM. Predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors will be discussed. Assessment for medical risk and the decision process re: when to refer for a higher level of care will be shared. Outpatient treatment strategies for Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder will be taught. A new paradigm, Health at Every Size, will be introduced as an antidote to society’s destructive diet mentality.

Beginner / Intermediate

Course Link:
https://noncredit.gvsu.edu/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=SOWK00010655

CE Value (credits): 6
CE Type: Standard

Grand Valley State University

Contact Information:
Cherilyn Denomme
616-331-7180
learn@gvsu.edu