Product Description
National surveys estimate that 20 million women and 10 million men in America will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Scientists believe there is some genetic basis for eating disorders. Through brain imaging, researchers are helping to provide a better understanding of patterns of brain neural circuitry. Perfectionism, emotional eating, and eating in response to negative emotions lead to eating disorders as well. Learn more about various treatments and the important role touch plays in the healing process through this 4 CEU online class.
Course Outline:
Part 1: Massage Therapy
- The Role of the LMT
- Human Touch
- Physical Touch Matters for your Well-Being
- Physical and Emotional Benefits
Part 2: Eating Disorders
- From the research
- Common signs and symptoms
- Physical and Emotional Signs
Part 3: Causes and Risks
- Brain Activity/Neurobiology
- People Pleasers
- Perfectionism
- Poor Body Image/social media
- Diet Culture Can Lead to ED
- Physical Signals and Secrecy
Part 4: Diagnosis and Treatments
- Types of Therapy
- Nutritional Counseling for ED
- Emotional Intelligence
- Recovery from Home
- FREE Online Support/Eating Disorder Foundation
Part 5: On the Rise
- Hospitalizations Grew during the Pandemic
- The Muscly Guy at the Gym
- Eating Disorders and social media
Part 6: Touch Starvation
- The Touch Connection
- Key Points
- Absence of Touch during COVID
Part 7: RESEARCH
- Depression, Anxiety and Eating Disorder-Related Impairment
Part 8: Recovery
- What Recovery Looks Like
- 10 Testimonials
Part 9: Resources
- Glossary
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