Am I Ready to See Patients and Clients Living with Eating Disorders?When deciding on continuing education, it's hard to know where to invest your time and energy. Could you benefit from eating disorder training or clinical mentorship?Take a few minutes to answer these 10 questions and find out.1. Are you comfortable assessing an individual’s readiness to recover from their eating disorder based on the Stages of Change model (pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance)?* Yes Perhaps, but I’m not confident in my abilities No2. Are you familiar with the five main types of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, other specified feeding or eating disorder)?* Yes I know some of them but have knowledge gaps No3. Are you familiar with the various approaches for the treatment of eating disorders in both pediatric and adult populations?* Yes A few, but not in detail No4. Do you know how to screen and complete an assessment for patients and clients you suspect may have an eating disorder?* Yes, I am already completing assessments in my current work I know about a couple of screening tools No, this is not a part of my current skillset and knowledge base5. If you are a physician, nurse or dietitian, are you comfortable creating a refeeding meal plan?* Yes Maybe No Not applicable6. Are you comfortable in supporting clients and patients with eating disorders as they navigate physical and emotional discomfort?* Yes A little, but I could definitely learn more No7. Are you aware of your own internalized biases when it comes to working with patients and clients you suspect may have an eating disorder?* Yes A little, but I could definitely learn more No8. Do you know the multiple levels of eating disorder care and referral processes in Canada?* Yes Perhaps, but I’m not confident No9. Do you feel prepared to navigate limits of confidentiality and jurisprudence when it comes to working with youth and their caregivers?* Yes, I am well educated in the concept of a mature minor I’m familiar but not confident in my abilities No, I am unfamiliar with these topicsWhat is your email?* PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
