
An introduction to working with people with eating disorders and body dysmorphia (CPD50)
Apply a psychodynamic approach to understanding the challenges and attitudes around food, eating and body image
This is an introductory course on eating disorders and body dysmorphia, based on a psychodynamic frame of reference.
Aims and learning objectives
The approach adopted is based on the thoughtful application of psychoanalytic principles and ideas. The symptoms of the eating disorder are considered in terms of the underlying difficulties the patient has or has had in making relationships. Continuities between past and present, infant and adult experiences are observed and explored and attention is paid to trauma and anxiety in early stages of life.
The aims of the course are:
- to enable students to read and reflect on relevant psychoanalytic papers and ideas in relation to eating disorders and body dysmorphia
- to work towards the integration of new ideas by the detailed discussion of actual working situations through case presentations
- to understand the importance of early experience in later attitudes to food, eating and body image
- to tease out some of the unconscious meanings and associations of food, eating and body image
Who is this course for?
This course is for professionals working therapeutically either in private practice or in an NHS setting with patients with eating disorders, feeding difficulties and traits of body dysmorphia.
Course details
The course comprises eighteen two-hour sessions on the following dates:
Sessions in 2023 | Date | Start time | End time |
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Session 1/18 | Tuesday 10 October 2023 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 2/18 | Tuesday 17 October 2023 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 3/18 | Tuesday 24 October 2023 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 4/18 | Tuesday 31 October 2023 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 5/18 | Tuesday 7 November 2023 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 6/18 | Tuesday 14 November 2023 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Sessions in 2024 | Date | Start time | End time |
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Session 7/18 | Tuesday 13 February 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 8/18 | Tuesday 20 February 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 9/18 | Tuesday 27 February 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 10/18 | Tuesday 5 March 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 11/18 | Tuesday 12 March 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 12/18 | Tuesday 19 March 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 13/18 | Tuesday 7 May 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 14/18 | Tuesday 14 May 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 15/18 | Tuesday 21 May 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 16/18 | Tuesday 28 May 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 17/18 | Tuesday 4 June 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
Session 18/18 | Tuesday 11 June 2024 | 7.30pm | 9.30pm |
This course will be delivered remotely using Zoom.
You will need a device with a microphone and camera together with a suitably fast internet connection. Although mobile devices and tablets can be used, we recommend the use of a laptop or desktop PC for the best experience. Some devices provided by employers may have restrictions in place. Please use this Zoom test link to check your set up before booking.
You will be sent the necessary login link about a week before the course start date. Should you have any concerns about the accessibility of remote delivery please contact us to discuss how we can best help you.
The course consists of weekly seminars, split into three blocks across the year. During each seminar, a guest speaker will present an overview of an aspect of eating disorders, and/or case material, which will consider unconscious meanings and associations of food, eating and body image.
The rest of the session will then pick up on the themes and look at a related paper or chapter from the reading list. The paper will be given out the week prior to discussion.
Library membership
Included in your course fee, you will receive online membership to the Tavistock’s internationally-renowned library for the duration of your course.
Our friendly and knowledgeable library team will help to support you through your specialist CPD course, whatever your level of professional or academic experience. You will have access to an extensive range of eBooks, online journals, all the relevant key databases and our specialist audio-visual collection, plus reference access to all our print books.
Our information skills trainer has made lots of material available on Moodle to help you navigate our comprehensive electronic collections. PCs and photocopiers are available for your use (charges apply for printing and copying), as well as various online resources including audio/video playlists.
Testimonials
Course facilitators
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Elizabeth Anscombe
Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Book your place today
You can book a place at any time. You’ll receive confirmation by email, and we will be in touch approximately one week before the course starts with detailed joining instructions.