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Body dysmorphic disorder, or body dysmorphia, is a mental health condition where individuals spend a lot of time worrying about their appearance.
The exact cause of body dysmorphic disorder is unclear. It’s been linked to genes, chemical changes in the brain and traumatic past experiences.
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) awareness training will give learners an introduction to body dysmorphia and is suitable for support workers working in a variety of healthcare sectors.
Tidal Training have developed this awareness course so that learners leave with a foundation in how body dysmorphic disorder works, why recovery is so difficult, as well as practical advice on the sources of help.
The course will help attendees learn about the fundamental issues surrounding the disorder. It is ideal for anyone working with or supporting and individual who has body dysmorphic disorder.
Course Content:
- What is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)?
- What are the common signs of BDD?
- What causes BDD?
- What treatments are available?
- What can individuals suffering with body dysmorphia do to help themselves?
- What can carers do to help?
- Support groups for BDD
- Mental wellbeing
Course Assessment and Certification
There will be continuous tutor assessment, there is no final examination.
Those students who complete the course and are deemed to have reached the required standard will be awarded a certificate of attendance.
1. For whom is the Body Dysmorphia Disorder (BDD) training course intended?
Organisations reserve this course for their employees. Support workers and frontline professionals in a variety of healthcare sectors who assist or work with people who have body dysmorphic disorder will find it ideal.
2. What is covered in the BDD course?
The course provides a concise overview of body dysmorphia, including its definition, symptoms, causes, and current therapies. Along with talks about mental health and support groups, the course also offers helpful advice on how victims and carers can get help.
3. What are the main advantages of finishing this BDD course?
Participants will depart with a solid understanding of the effects of body dysmorphic disorder on individuals and the reasons why recovery can be difficult. The training gives employees the skills they need to refer people to the right resources and support systems and to offer appropriate support.
4. How is the Body Dysmorphia Training course evaluated and approved?
No official test is given. Throughout the session, the tutor conducts ongoing assessments. A certificate of attendance will be given to participants who fulfil the necessary requirements.
5. Is it possible to customise this BDD training for our service environment?
Indeed. The Body Dysmorphia Disorder (BDD) Training can be tailored to your service’s unique requirements and environments because it is commissioned by organisations for their employees, guaranteeing that the course is applicable and useful.
This half day course is often booked with these half day courses:
- Eating Disorders Awareness Training
- Self Harm Awareness Training
- Mental Health Awareness Training
- Nutrition Awareness Training
We offer a reduced price for 2 half day courses booked for the same date and same venue.
Onsite Training Locations
Tidal Training provide onsite face to face healthcare training to large and small organisations across the United Kingdom. Our tutors will travel to your workplace or choice of venue and deliver training at a time and date which fits in with your organisation’s work commitments. If you require training outside of normal working hours we will be more than happy to support you. Our clients do not have to pay for mileage or any other added extras.
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Onsite Training for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Training
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) training and all of the courses in our portfolio can be delivered onsite in most cities and surrounding areas in England, Wales and Scotland including:
- Aberdeen
- Bangor
- Bath
- Birmingham
- Bradford
- Brighton and Hove
- Bristol
- Cambridge
- Canterbury
- Cardiff
- Carlisle
- Chester
- Chichester
- Coventry
- Derby
- Dundee
- Durham
- Edinburgh
- Ely
- Exeter
- Glasgow
- Gloucester
- Hereford
- Inverness
- Kingston upon Hull
- Lancaster
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Lichfield
- Lincoln
- Liverpool
- City of London
- Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Newport
- Norwich
- Nottingham
- Oxford
- Perth
- Peterborough
- Plymouth
- Portsmouth
- Preston
- Ripon
- Salford
- Salisbury
- Sheffield
- Southampton
- St Albans
- St Davids
- Stirling
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Sunderland
- Swansea
- Truro
- Wakefield
- Wells
- Westminster
- Winchester
- Wolverhampton
- Worcester
- York
- Wherever you are!