ONLINE ARFID COURSE: ARFID FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
ARFID for Health Care Providers is a 4-part training taught virtually over 4 weeks, led by Jillian Walsh, RD, RP. Email support and a 1:1 call with Jillian allows participants to solidify their understanding of the content.
Unit 1: Introduction to ARFID
Unit 2: Living With ARFID
Unit 3: Treatment Modalities
Unit 4: Supporting Recovery
4 CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS
Hi. I’m Jillian Walsh, RD, RP
I am the founder and Clinical Lead at Change Creates Change. I’m an Eating Disorder Care Provider and I work with folks across all ages who are living with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
ARFID, sometimes referred to as “extreme picky eating,” is a clinical diagnosis that is slowly becoming better known since first being added to the DSM-5 in 2013. Folks living with ARFID may have thought for years that they were “different” or the “odd one out,” only now realizing that it is not their choice, not their fault and that there is a name for it - ARFID.
Although ARFID is classified as an eating disorder in the DSM-5, its treatment often differs quite significantly from other eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Compared to other eating disorders, there are far less ARFID treatment centres and unfortunately research on ARFID is very limited.
Since returning from parental leave last year, I have focused on supporting folks living with ARFID from the lens of both a dietitian and a counselling therapist. I have created this course based on my knowledge and experience combined with the most recent evidence-based practice guidelines.
Let's support folks living with ARFID, together.
What You Get:
Education
On-demand learning modules help you build a strong knowledge base of ARFID so that you can best support your patient along their recovery journey. Video and podcast form available!
Email Support and 1:1 Calls
Throughout the course, you have access to email support and once you complete the course, you can book a 1:1 call with Jillian Walsh, RD, RP to discuss the course content.
Self-Study Readings
Recent and relevant peer-reviewed literature to bring your practical learning deeper.
Tools and Resources
Access to downloadable handouts that you can use with your patients right away.
Tools and Resources
We want you to feel comfortable helping your patients who are living with an eating disorder. As a registrant of the ARFID for HCPs training, you will receive access to downloadable handouts that you can use with your patients right away. The handouts cover topics such as assessment questions, nutrients of concern, and food chaining (as seen on the left).
We have supported clinicians from organizations across Canada.
What Others Are Saying:
"The EDC for ARFID course is very straightforward, applicable to practice, and easy to understand. The course gave me direction I needed to feel more confident in organizing and applying my knowledge with clients and/or their families! Thanks to Jillian and her team for creating another interesting and engaging course!"
"Jillian provided great, practical tips that I was able to put into practice right away. She was very responsive to questions and provided helpful resources for follow up. I would recommend this course to anyone trying to increase their skillset for patients with ARFID."
"This course is very comprehensive. Thorough background information, together with con-curing research is provided to empower clinicians in guiding/assisting those living with ARFID (and their caregivers) towards recovery and healing. A confidence booster!"
