Eating Disorders Conference (Special Event)

Date
02 Mar 2022
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Time
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Age
Adults (21 Yrs+)
Event type
Trainings & Courses

Special Event: Eating Disorders Online Conference for School Staff & Educators

To coincide with Eating Disorders Awareness week that runs from February 28th – March 6th, The LightHouse Arabia is honored to host an informative and interactive half-day conference on the topic of Eating Disorders for educators and those working in a school environment. This event is Free-of-cost and will be held on Zoom.

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 2nd, 2022; 9am - 1pm (4 hours, includes breaks)

Registration for this event will be open until Wednesday, 23rd February.

This event is ideal for those working in primary and secondary schools including:

  • School counselors
  • School nurses
  • Pastoral care
  • Heads of year

What to Expect:

  • Lectures
  • Case studies
  • Group workshops
  • Resources
  • Q&A

Participants will walk away with:

  • Greater awareness and knowledge around Eating Disorders and dispelling myths and misunderstandings that surround anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders
  • Insight into how Eating Disorders can be recognized at school
  • Practical tips and tools for how to support students in school
  • Understanding what other support is available
  • Learning about the Eating Disorder support services offered at The Lighthouse Arabia

Facilitated by

Dr. Victoria Mountford

Dr. Victoria Mountford

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Teizeem Dhanji

Dr. Teizeem Dhanji

Consultant Psychiatrist

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