Self-harm, Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia
This event is for professionals in East and West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. We are also holding events for parents and carers; please see our Eventbrite listing for details.
Self-harm commonly occurs alongside an eating disorder as it can appear to provide an immediate way to relieve the overwhelming emotions that come with an eating disorder. Self-harm can appear at any stage of treatment or recovery – before or at diagnosis, shortly after admission to inpatient care or in the later stages of recovery – and often arises during transition stages. Whenever it appears, there is no doubt that self-harm is challenging for all those supporting a young person with their eating disorder.
This session will consider:
- The relationship between eating disorders, body dysmorphia and self-harm
- What is self-harm and why do young people with eating disorders adopt this as a coping strategy?
- How to approach a young person with an eating disorder if you think they are self-harming
- How to respond if a young person with an eating disorder tells you they are self-harming
- Understanding the cycle of change and responding accordingly
- Resisting the urge to 'fix it' – why just telling them to stop is unlikely to be effective
- Seeking help for a young person with an eating disorder and their family
- Awareness of medical risks and emergency first aid
- Harm minimisation techniques
- Tolerating the distress of setbacks
Register now to reserve your place!
