How to Navigate Eating Disorders

Understanding and Supporting Recovery from Eating Disorders: A Comprehensive Course

Navigating eating disorders (EDs) can be incredibly challenging, impacting individuals and families deeply. This comprehensive 12-week course provides the knowledge, tools, and support you need to approach these complex conditions with compassion and confidence. Whether you're a family member, friend, professional, or someone personally struggling with an eating disorder, this program offers valuable insights and practical guidance.

Explore the Multifaceted Nature of Eating Disorders

Delve into the psychological triggers and underlying neurobiology of eating disorders. This course explores evidence-based treatments and offers a holistic view of EDs, covering:

• Social and Cultural Factors: Understanding how societal influences contribute to the development of eating disorders.
• Physiological Consequences: Learning about the physical effects of EDs on the body.
• Impact on Minority Groups: Addressing the unique challenges faced by diverse populations.
• Neuroscience of Eating Disorders: Exploring the brain's role and the latest research.
• Therapeutic Approaches: Gaining insights into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Family-Based Treatment (FBT).

Learn from Experts & Hear Personal Stories

This unique program blends scientific expertise with real-world experiences. You'll learn from leading ED scientists and therapists with decades of research and clinical experience. Hear personal stories from individuals who have lived with eating disorders and those who have supported loved ones through recovery. These firsthand accounts offer invaluable perspectives on the healing process and potential challenges.

Meet the Instructors

• Pernille Yilmam, PhD: CEO and Founder of Mind Blossom. A neuroscience expert with a PhD from Emory University and a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Pernille's research advanced understanding of brain development and its connection to environmental factors. Her personal journey of recovery fueled her mission to democratize mental health knowledge, particularly for caregivers and those at risk. She is a writer for Psychology Today and a frequent speaker on mental health.
• Sushma Srinivasan: Director of Programming at Mind Blossom. An Educational Psychologist from India, Sushma is dedicated to prioritizing mental health, especially in students. She focuses on adverse childhood experiences and intergenerational trauma, advocating for psychoeducation and inclusivity.

About Mind Blossom

Mind Blossom is dedicated to empowering mental wellbeing through psychoeducation and community engagement. We utilize evidence-based methods to promote understanding and prevent mental illness. While serving various institutions, Mind Blossom reinvests all profits into developing and implementing psychoeducational programs in K-12 schools and colleges.

Certificate of Completion

Upon completing all 12 sessions, you will receive a certificate of completion, recognizing your dedication to learning and your commitment to supporting those affected by eating disorders. Invest in your understanding and empower yourself to make a meaningful difference.