Hosted by Freelance Dietitians Specialist Group
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is increasingly being recognised as a powerful approach within eating disorder care — helping clients move away from rigid food rules and self-criticism, and towards flexibility, compassion, and recovery-aligned living.
Dietitians and healthcare professionals are uniquely placed to integrate ACT principles into nutrition counselling and meal support. Yet many remain uncertain about how to apply ACT safely and effectively within their scope of practice.
This webinar will equip you with a clear understanding of ACT’s core processes and how they relate to eating disorder recovery. You’ll gain practical tools, metaphors, and conversation frameworks to enhance motivation, reduce resistance, and align nutritional rehabilitation with each client’s personal values.
By the end of this session, you’ll have an overview on ACT and how to start using some principles to support clients in making meaningful, sustainable change.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core principles of ACT and how they differ from traditional CBT approaches.
- Recognise how psychological inflexibility contributes to eating disorder maintenance.
- Apply ACT-based tools to support clients in moving toward recovery-aligned values.
- Integrate ACT concepts into nutrition counselling and meal support in a practical, compassionate way.
- Identify appropriate scope of practice and when to refer for psychological therapy.
About the speaker
Priya Tew, Specialist Eating Disorder Dietitian and founder of Dietitian UK, is an award-winning clinician and media spokesperson with over 15 years’ experience in eating disorder treatment. Priya has supported hundreds of clients through individual work and the Recovery Tribe, her group recovery program. She also provides education and training for healthcare professionals across the UK and is passionate about eating disorder care.
You can connect with her on instagram @Priya_Tew
Cost
- Free for Freelance Specialist Group members
- BDA Members £20.00
- Non Members £40.00
These webinars are specifically designed as a high value product for members of the BDA Freelance Dietitians Group. They cover a range of clinical, business, coaching and peer support sessions. Please get in touch with Debra ([email protected]) if you have any feedback or suggestions for future webinars.
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