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
