Question 1

Who is the event for?

Accepted Answer

Anyone who has an interest in eating disorders! It is an opportunity to hear about the SPEAKS therapeutic approach, to update those following our work on the recent developments, and to highlight the importance of improved options and care, especially for those with longstanding illness.

Question 2

What is the SPEAKS approach?

Accepted Answer

A new integrative treatment model for adults with anorexia nervosa. Rooted in Emotion-Focused Therapy and Schema Therapy, and integrating learnings from client lived experience, it describes a clear model of change linked to recovery from anorexia that addresses its emotional underpinnings.

Question 3

Where can I buy the book?

Accepted Answer

Transforming Emotional Pain and Rediscovering the Self in Anorexia Nervosa
A Clinical Guide is written by Anna Oldershaw, Helen Startup, Tony Lavender. It is available is available through major booksellers, as well as online including at Routledge and Amazon websites.

Question 4

Who will the SPEAKS Guidebook be of interest to?

Accepted Answer

*Psychologists and therapists seeking effective methods for treating eating disorders, especially where presentations are complex, longstanding or include neurodivergence. *Therapists with an interest in chairwork, Emotion Focused Therapy and/or Schema Therapy.

Question 5

Who are the authors?

Accepted Answer

Dr ANNA OLDERSHAW is a Clinical Psychologist, Trainer and Reader in Clinical Psychology [www.emotionspeaks.co.uk]. Dr HELEN STARTUP is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Trainer [www.schematherapyschool.co.uk]. Prof. TONY LAVENDER is a Clinical Psychologist and a Professor (Emeritus).

Question 6

Where can I find out more about Hope Virgo?

Accepted Answer

You can find out more about Hope, her Dump the Scales campaign and the annual march for eating disorders here - https://www.endeatingdisorders.org/

Question 7

Where can I find out more about Hannah Hickinbotham?

Accepted Answer

You can learn more about Hannah at her website - https://www.wearefullofbeans.com/

Question 8

How can I find out more about the All Party Parliamentary Group?

Accepted Answer

You can read the report from the All Party Parliamentary Group for Eating Disorders published in February 2025 here - https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/69681888/appg-report-the-right-to-health-final-one-all-checked

Question 9

How do I find the zoom link?

Accepted Answer

The zoom link will be linked to your ticket once you book and sent to you with your tickets.

Question 10

Will all speakers be there in person?

Accepted Answer

Not all authors and speakers are able to join us in person, some will also join us online.

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