Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Summarize and distinguish between different types of eating disorders
2. Discuss signs, symptoms and complications from eating disorders
3. Describe factors which may put an individual at risk for an eating disorder
4. Describe the differences and similarities between an Eating Disorder and Disordered Eating
5. Describe evidence of weight stigma in rehabilitation
6. Identify key health care providers and their role in assisting individuals with eating disorders
7. Identify ways that pelvic / abdominal therapies may be able to provide improved comfort for those recovering from an ED
8. Integrate additional screening questions for individuals seeking care and be able to provide those individuals with resources for support
9. Demonstrate “tools” and “techniques” to manage: up-regulation of CNS through mindfulness / breathing, GI discomfort, abdominal bloating, abdominal fascial restriction
10. Describe bowel and bladder education “tools” for optimal emptying of bowel and bladder.
11. Practice empathy and advocacy for individuals with ED