Inside Eating Disorders - Specialised Workshop for Professionals - BENDIGO

Feedback from previous participants:

Danni provided a great 'intro to eating disorders' workshop for practitioners. The workshop was non-pathological, foregrounding lived experience and voices/stories that may not be heard or seen. Alongside this, it was also informative re the medical and diagnostic parts of Eating Disorders, as this is necessary practical knowledge working in this highly medicalised space. Fab! Anonymous

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the cards and plan to use these! Anonymous

Why this workshop?

Do you avoid exploring eating disorders with clients because you're worried about saying the wrong thing? Feel caught between wanting to help and feeling overwhelmed by the complexity?

You're not alone. This 3-hour intensive workshop bridges the gap between clinical theory and what actually helps clients heal.

Danni McDougall's holistic approach combines theoretical knowledge with her personal recovery journey and social work practice.

You'll leave with practical tools and the confidence to work safely and effectively with clients experiencing eating disorders.

Why This Workshop is Different

Unlike traditional clinical training, this combines 20+ years of clinical expertise with personal recovery insights. Through art and storytelling, you'll discover what truly helps versus what feels invalidating - perspectives you can't get from textbooks alone.

You'll gain:

• Real insights from lived experience that transform your approach
• Confidence to explore food/body concerns safely without fear of triggering clients
• Practical strategies for working with ambivalence when clients feel stuck
• Tools to bridge clinical guidelines with truly hearing your clients' voices
• Immediate conversation starters and therapeutic techniques

Who is this for?

Counsellors, Psychologists, Social Workers, GPs, Dieticians, Occupational Therapists who:

• Support clients with body image and eating concerns
• Feel inadequately prepared for eating disorder and body image presentations
• Want practical and creative tools for safe, open and deep conversations
• Value peer support and sharing experiences and skills with other professionals.

Workshop Includes:

✓ 3 hours of intensive, practical training✓ Certificate of attendance✓ Comprehensive slides and resources✓ Art exhibition showcasing lived experience insights✓ Resources and where to go for ongoing support ✓ Professional card set available for purchase ($85)

About Your Facilitator

Danni McDougall (BSW, MAT) brings a unique dual perspective with 20+ years practice experience and personal recovery journey. Her "Eating Disorders and Other Shadowy Companions" cards were born from her eating disorder experience when words weren't enough.

This isn't just another clinical training - it's insight from someone who understands both sides of the illness and therapeutic relationship.

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