Understanding eating difficulties (16+)
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Online Recovery College Courses
This is a 4-week introductory course exploring eating difficulties and recovery. Students can choose to attend individual sessions or participate in the full course for a more in-depth understanding of the topics covered.
Throughout the course, students will explore different types of eating difficulties, possible causes, signs and symptoms, available sources of support, and ways to support someone living with an eating difficulty. The course also considers recovery journeys and the impact eating difficulties can have on individuals and those around them.
Session 1: Understanding Eating Disorders – an overview of the development and maintenance of eating disorders, recovery, and insight into the various treatment pathways.
Session 2: Anorexia Nervosa
Session 3: Understanding Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder
Session 4: Understanding ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
As this course explores eating difficulties and recovery in some depth, prospective students are encouraged to consider whether they feel ready to engage with this content at this time. Many people at different stages of their own recovery find the course beneficial, and students are welcome to attend in a way that feels right for them.
This course is suitable for anyone interested in learning more about eating difficulties, whether to support their own wellbeing or that of someone else. The course has been co-produced and is usually co-facilitated by individuals with professional and lived experience, creating a supportive, respectful and non-judgemental learning environment.
Some of our Trust teams have spent time with people who have had Anorexia and have written stories to reflect their experiences, popping them in this fantastic booklet. Why not take a read before enrolling on this course. My anorexia story booklet (PDF, 2 MB)
Already enrolled with the College? Then just give us a call on 01924 316946 or email wakefieldrecoverycollege@swyt.nhs.uk to book on to the course.
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Start dates and time
| Day | Date | Times | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 26 February 2027 | 12.30pm-2.30pm | 4 weeks |
How do I enrol?
You are not referred to the Recovery College, you can simply enrol yourself, or on behalf of someone, for any of our courses that may be of interest to you. Our courses are open to all adults and we welcome carers, supporters and professionals too.
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