Orthorexia Nervosa
Obsessive behavior in pursuit of a healthy diet
The presentation covers:
- What differentiates Orthorexia Nervosa from other eating disorders
- How diets and dieting influence the incidence of O.N.
- How to Identify clients with symptoms of O.N.
- Strategies toward helping align yourself with clients
- Approaches for challenging restrictive food practices
Read a review of the presentation here
Watching this presentation and completing the assessment can contribute towards assessable Continuing Professional Development hours.
About the Presenter
Sarah McMahon is Director of BodyMatters Australasia, and a psychologist who’s been working in the field of eating disorders for over a decade. Sarah embraces industry leading best practice and advocates for "health at every size" to help people establish a healthy and balanced relationship with their bodies through diet and exercise. Her personal style and approachable manner have enable clients to align their values and behaviour toward a happier, more meaningful life. Sarah has a Masters of Public Health and a passion for educating the community about disordered eating. She’s a leading contributor to public discourse on this issue, and a familiar voice in the media as resident Psychologist & Body Image Expert in Women’s Health and Fitness Australia and Muse magazines as well as Lifeline. She was founding and board member of Endangered Bodies Australia and, more recently, cofounder and current chairperson of grassroots advocacy group, Collective Shout. Sarah also co-authored the body image and eating disorder chapter in Steve Biddulph’s 2013 international bestseller, Raising Girls.
Sarah was a guest on All in the Mind in May 2017
Registration includes
- Access to a recording of the webinar
- Presentation notes
- Multiple choice questions and answers
- Suggested further reading
Registration types
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Recording: $38 to receive a recording of the webinar and associated documents.
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