BeatEatingDisordersTrainingandEvents ·
03/02/2026 10:36
Join Dr Heike Bartel and Dr Tamsin Parnell, alongside other expert speakers, for a virtual workshop exploring the relationship between social media, eating disorders, and online safety. The workshop centres lived experience and looks at how online content can both negatively and positively impact individuals, particularly those who are more vulnerable.
The workshop will cover the Online Safety Act and the wider policy context, introduce the Empowering Recovery project, and share practical, strengths-based approaches that support recovery, safer online engagement, and positive use of social media.
Overall, the session aims to equip attendees with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools to navigate online spaces more safely, responsibly, and with greater awareness of the potential benefits as well as the risks.
📍 Location: Online
📅 Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
🕒 Time: 13:30 – 17:00 (GMT)
Can’t attend the live event? No worries, you can still access the full recording, but you’ll need to grab your ticket in advance.
Who should attend?
The event is relevant to those who work with and support people with eating disorders, including:
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Healthcare professionals – psychiatrists, doctors, psychologists, psychotherapists, eating disorder and mental health practitioners, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, service leads, counsellors, or any professional working in eating disorders
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School or university staff - including wellbeing or pastoral staff
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Students - psychology students, doctorate Students, PhD students or healthcare students (including medical and other professions).
- Academics or researchers
- Those responsible for shaping and commissioning eating disorder services.
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Anyone who is caring for someone with an eating disorder - family members, partners, friends or guardians are welcome to attend.
Please note that the programme is designed to appeal both to people working professionally in a field related to eating disorders and to those caring for a loved one with an eating disorder. Due to the programme content and the debates which will ensue, the event content may not be suitable for someone currently suffering and could be significantly triggering for some.
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