Natalia Arango, Psychologist

Natalia Arango, Psychologist

I found the training incredibly valuable, particularly the content, materials, resources, shared experiences, group work, and the trainer’s guidance. I’m definitely interested in an advanced workshop and have already recommended it to my colleagues.

Event Attendee, CBT-E Workshop on 25 to 26 November 2024

“The training was excellent, providing up-to-date research on efficacy, and I would highly recommend it to colleagues. I am also keen to attend an advanced workshop in the future.”

Event Attendee, Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM) for Severe and Enduring Anorexia nervosa on 01 November 2024

“This training provided a clear and engaging overview of SSCM, seamlessly blending theory with practical application. Sarah’s knowledgeable approach made complex concepts accessible, breaking them down into manageable, actionable steps. Participants gained confidence in treating eating disorders, supported by small group exercises, interactive discussions, and diverse activities like role-play and case examples. Receiving materials in advance and Sarah’s skillful online delivery made the experience both interactive and highly effective. I expressed eagerness for advanced workshops and would strongly recommend this training to colleagues, finding it to be a valuable and transformative learning experience.”

Event Attendee, Maudsley Family Based Therapy 2 Day Training

I appreciated the training’s resources and interactive breakout rooms. Andrew’s clear explanation of Maudsley Family Based Therapy (MFBT) principles boosted my confidence in using the approach. The role-playing sessions provided me with valuable insights into delivering quality therapeutic care, and I highly valued the trainer’s deep knowledge, especially around family therapy and dispelling MFBT myths. I particularly appreciated the pauses during role-play to explain techniques. I am interested in an advanced workshop and would definitely recommend this training to a colleague.

Event Attendee, CBTE – Adolescents Masterclass (29 August 2024)

“I found the group activities to be the best aspect of the training and would definitely recommend it to my colleagues.”

CPD Review

“…a huge thank you so much for running the BED workshops this year, both the one hour deep dives and the longer trainings.  I have told everyone in the Perth Eating Disorder Network how helpful they have been, so you may find some of my colleagues enrolling next year. 

I have learnt so much from all of the training this year, and in particular I feel I have a better framework in my mind for working with clients who don’t have a restrictive eating history.  I also found it enlightening to hear from people who work at the metabolic / bariatric services, and to see the commonalities in approaches.   Although I don’t tend to use a lot of measures in therapy, I have been using the EBQ to look at those underlying beliefs, and clients really like it.  I’m going to start using the body image ones next year. …”

-recent CPD participant

Anonymous

Carmel has obviously put a lot of time into thinking about the issues, and as a result the training was very clear, consistent and had a high level of clinical and theoretical rigour. It was the best training I have done in a long time. It’s also always great to do training with lots of HAES aligned people, and to meet other ED clinicians on zoom.

Anonymous

The trainer was very knowledgeable about the subject, the resources are very helpful to use. Carmel was engaging, you felt comfortable to ask questions.

Melinda Tankard Reist

BodyMatters is an idea whose time has well and truly come.

In the midst of the barrage of messages about ‘obesity’ and the preaching of ‘weight loss’ at any cost, comes a voice of reason, integrity and compassion.

BodyMatters applies a health-based, not weight-based, approach to food and wellness. You won’t hear them recommending scales or tape measures or counting calories or magic diets. In fact, they will expose how our epidemic of disordered eating is fuelled by unhealthy – even dangerous – weight loss practices.

Maggie Hamilton

I just want to thank you for your exceptionally intelligent, well-informed, up-to-the-minute contribution to the eating issues area. Your work is so powerful as you are practitioners in the area. Your knowledge of drug and surgical interventions and their concerning effects is impressive and important.

I’d love to see you in front of every high school class in Australia.

Congratulations, Maggie.