The Eating Disorder and Trauma-Informed Care Awareness e-Learning Course provides learners with essential knowledge to recognise eating disorders and understand how trauma can influence eating behaviours, mental health, and engagement with care. The course explores common eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID, alongside the psychological, physical, and social impacts they can have on individuals.

Learners will be introduced to the principles of trauma-informed care, helping them understand how past trauma, adverse experiences, and emotional distress may affect behaviour, coping strategies, and trust in support services. The course focuses on developing awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging compassionate, person-centred responses when supporting individuals experiencing eating disorders.

  By the end of the course, learners will have a clearer understanding of the signs and risks associated with eating disorders, how trauma can shape health behaviours, and how to respond in a supportive and trauma-sensitive way within their professional role. The course is suitable for professionals working in health, social care, education, and community support roles who wish to improve their awareness and confidence in this area.