(Re-broadcast) Carrying the Weight of it All: Navigating ‘Not Sick Enough’ Barriers to Eating Disorder Treatment

Individuals suffering from an eating disorder often exhibit low self-esteem and decreased feelings of self-worth. For patients, these destructive thoughts often translate to feeling underserving of treatment, assuming they are ‘not sick enough’ to receive care, and/or denial. To complicate this further, some may believe they do not need to seek support because they are functioning normally in daily tasks such as school or work requirements and family obligations. As a result, eating disorders tend to worsen when treatment is not prioritized.

This webinar will address common barriers to accessing treatment including constant comparisons with others, thinking traps that confirm negative self-beliefs and the pressure to put everyone but themselves first. Attendees will learn how to discern when their clients’ destructive thoughts and behaviors necessitate a higher level of care and will be provided with tools to navigate these pitfalls.