Friday 19 June 2026
(This workshop recording will be made available to registered delegates for a limited period, i.e. for 1 month)

This workshop will be held at 9am in Sydney AET; 7am in Perth, and 11am in New Zealand. 
Duration: 1.5 hours per workshop 

Delivering relevant psychoeducation in eating disorder treatments 
All evidence-based treatments for eating disorders (EDs) include the provision of psychoeducation. Delivering up-to-date information relevant to the presentation helps clients and their families understand their illness and empowers them to make informed decisions about their treatment and the recovery process. Recent research has updated information about the psychoeducation topics that are typically mentioned in treatment manuals. For example, we now have a much a greater appreciation of the effects of starvation on the brain and know that starvation can occur at any weight/BMI. We understand more about the genetic underpinnings of EDs, neurobiology, neuroplasticity and the gut-brain axis. We have also developed new ways of delivering psychoeducation in order to optimize its value for individuals and families.

In this workshop, Anthea Fursland and Sue Byrne will provide an update on psycho-educative material, based on recent advances in knowledge, that can be valuable to clients and their families. They will also provide information on newer methodologies for delivering it in an engaging way, from the assessment onwards. The session will include some role play and discussion about a range of different methods for psycho-educative communication.

Presenters:
Sue Byrne has been involved with research and clinical practice in eating disorders for over 30 years. She has an MPsych (Clinical) and a PhD from UWA as well as a DPhil from Oxford University. Sue has led many high profile research projects and has published widely in peer reviewed journals. She has trained and supervised students and clinicians throughout Australia for many years. Currently Sue is Clinical Director of The Swan Centre in Perth (a specialist eating disorders clinic). She serves on the Steering Committee of the National Eating Disorders Collaboration, on the Australian Government Department of Health Technical Advisory Group and on the Butterfly Foundation Safety and Quality Committee.

Dr Anthea Fursland - With over 42 years in the field, in the UK, USA & Australia, Anthea was Director of CCI and WAEDOCS, created a web-based self-help resource, and co-authored many peer-reviewed papers. She currently works in private practice, offering psychological assessment, and training and consultation to clinicians throughout Australia. Anthea serves on the Steering Committee of the National Eating Disorders Collaboration and is a member of the Australian Government Department of Health Eating Disorders Technical Advisory Group. She is Past President of ANZAED, was elected a Fellow of AED and received the 2016 ANZAED Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2019 AED Outstanding Clinician Award.

Workshop Pricing:
ANZAED Members - $85 | Non Members - $100

This workshop will be held online. A Zoom link will be sent to your email 24 hours prior to the Workshop.
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