Supporting Children and Young People with Eating Disorders (Evening)

Trauma-informed approaches to Supporting Children and Young People

Presented by Gemma Fieldsend and Jessica Parker

Join us for an enlightening and comprehensive webinar series where led by two distinguished

experts in the field of trauma-informed care: Gemma Fieldsend, a seasoned Mental Health

Nurse and Clinician, and Jessica Parker, a Psychologist, Researcher, and Educator. This series

aims to provide an in-depth exploration of trauma-informed care, utilising a

multidisciplinary approach to address the complexities of trauma and its impact on children

and young people. In a nutshell, we are fuelled by compassion but informed by both

evidence and practice. To see all events in this series, please go here.

About the Presenters:

Gemma Fieldsend brings a wealth of practical experience from her extensive mental health

nurse and clinician background. Her hands-on approach and deep understanding of clinical

practice provide invaluable insights into the real-world application of trauma-informed care.

Jessica Parker complements this with her rich academic and research background in

psychology. As a dedicated educator and researcher who has worked with children and

young people in various settings, she offers a profound theoretical perspective grounded in

the latest scientific findings and academic wisdom.

Webinar Two (evening):

This webinar aims to equip professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary to

effectively support children and young people with eating disorders. By adopting a

multidisciplinary approach, participants will learn how to integrate various

perspectives and practices to create a comprehensive support system for those

affected by eating disorders.

Outcomes:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to eating disorders in children and young people

• Discover how to implement a trauma informed approach and compassionate support, involving collaboration between healthcare providers, educators, and families

• Understand how to implement support options which are sustainable for all involved.

Host or Publisher Lisa Cherry