Male Eating Disorders – Workshop in Newcastle

‘Understanding Male Eating Disorders’ – full day workshop in Newcastle on 9th May, 10-5pm. The workshop ‘Understanding Male Eating Disorders’ is delivered to professionals to encourage excellent professional practice by tackling the misconceptions surrounding eating disorders. The aim is to give professionals a better understanding of eating disorders in men so professionals can become more responsive to men’s needs and recognise the barriers sufferers feel they face when approaching treatment and recovery. The workshop will; Explore some of the myths & misconceptions often associated with male eating disorders. Look at eating disorders, definitions, contributing factors and other associated conditions. Provide an insight into the issues men face getting help and looking at real experiences from men who have suffered themselves. Examine the barriers men face in accessing services and looking at ways professionals and services can overcome these barriers to provide gender inclusive service provision. This workshop is both informative and interactive leaving ample opportunity to discuss the points raised in the workshop. The cost per individual is £65 for those working in voluntary organisations and £145 for those working in statutory and independent organisation or independently practice. For more info about the training please go to: http://mengetedstoo.co.uk/training or email:  Check our Eating Disorder page for information on eating distress.