Lunch & Learn: Identifying and Working with Eating Disorders in School-Aged Youth

Join us for a Lunch & Learn that delves into the complexities of disordered eating in school-aged youth. You will learn how to identify the risk factors and warning signs of disordered eating, and how to approach the topic with compassion, openness, and a trauma-informed lens. This workshop will also provide strategies for managing and supporting students with disordered eating and knowing when to seek medical assistance. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight and tools to help build your knowledge on an often-overlooked topic in schools.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the risk factors and warning signs of disordered eating in school-aged youth.
2. Develop a trauma-informed approach to addressing and discussing disordered eating.
3. Learn techniques for engaging and supporting students with disordered eating.
4. Understand when to seek medical assistance for a student with a potential eating disorder.
5. Create a supportive and compassionate environment for students struggling with disordered eating.