Mental Health Skills for Educators: Body Image and Eating Disorders in Children and Youth
Description
The amount of children and youth seeking help for eating disorders in Canada has increased significantly.
People are often diagnosed with eating disorders later in adolescence. However, many children and youth show early warning signs.
Often it falls to educators to recognize these signs. This skill-based micro-credential equips educators with deeper understanding across three topics:
People are often diagnosed with eating disorders later in adolescence. However, many children and youth show early warning signs.
Often it falls to educators to recognize these signs. This skill-based micro-credential equips educators with deeper understanding across three topics:
- The Fundamentals of Body Image and Eating Disorders
- Responding to Distress
- Building Support and Skills
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview

- Institution: Wilfrid Laurier University
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: 0338
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.