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                                       Eating Disorders

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                                       Eating Disorders

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By: KayLynn McCoy

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                                              Food Disorders

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                                              Food Disorders

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·         Food disorders is an umbrella term used to describe a multitude of other disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and purge eating. Like eating disorders emotional disturbances is another umbrella term used to describe, panic disorders, and anxiety disorders like generalized anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorders and phobias.

·  Emotional disturbances can vary from like stated previously OCD to anxiety.  Emotional disturbances can be defined and described as having an irrational fear of something. Emotional disturbances intensities vary and hinder people’s daily life, placing certain things on hold. People whom have emotional disturbances can have varying symptoms from hyperactivity, to misconduct and aggression. Eating disorders is one of the many disorders under the umbrella term emotional disturbance. Eating disorders can be defined as extreme cases of eating either to much, or not all in times of stress, fear, and depression (Behavior Disorders: Definitions, Characteristics & Related Information, 2018).

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What is anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, purge eating?

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What is anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, purge eating?

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Anorexia nervosa can be defined as an excessive need to be thin. Teens who exhibit anorexia have starvation type behaviors. According to the DSMV criterion most anorexia nervosa patients have a fear or weight gain and see their body as distorted.

Binge eating is defined as consuming large amounts food, with a feel of loss of control. People who binge eat, eat out of depression and despite feeling full. Binge eaters eat just to eat.

Bulimia nervosa can be defined as eating excessive amounts of food, then obsessing over how to eliminate it out of the pursuit of loosing weight.  Bulimic individuals use laxatives, enemas, and self-induced regurgitation to do so (Buser,2012)

Purge eating is defined as reoccurring purging, via regurgitation or laxative of food to maintain a certain body weight or image. Unlike bulimia people who purge, purge their food anytime, there is no eating a lot then purging they are constantly releasing food to maintain an image (Morin, 2017).

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what are some symptoms to look for in a child whom is experiencing such disorders?

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what are some symptoms to look for in a child whom is experiencing such disorders?

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If you are an educator or counselor you may notice symptoms that are not only physical but emotional. Students whom are suffering from an eating disorder may exhibit symptoms like wanting to be alone all the time, obsessing over their self-image, obsessing over diet fads and trends, and or attitude changes when concerned with anything image or weight related. (Neda, n.d.)

If you are a physical fitness educator also known as the PE teacher you may see symptoms such as obsessing over working out longer and harder, taking supplements and or diet medication to maintain an image, or attitude changes regarding self-image.

Cafeteria workers may notice student’s either putting a lot of food on his or her plate or in cases if the student is a binge eater or in cases of anorexia not eat or have one item on his or her plate.

Some symptoms can not easily be seen. Counselors can observe students’ behaviors such as an obsession with weight loss and self-image as a symptom too.

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If you are a counselor and you get approached by a student what do you do, how do you handle the parents, follow up etc?

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If you are a counselor and you get approached by a student what do you do, how do you handle the parents, follow up etc?

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As educators, guidance counselors and future guidance counselors we must understand that we are educators, we are not trained professionals and clinicians who diagnose problems, but there are certain protocols we must adhere to.  As a guidance counselor if I was personally approached by a student I would follow my given protocol and refer the student to a medical professional. I would be mindful and respectful or the student thanking him or her for coming to me with their problem and sharing(American School Counselor Association, 2004). If the parents were to approach me and ask information regarding the student I would have abide by the students’ confidentiality. As the ASCA states as a guidance counselor and educators we uphold the children’s well being at upmost priority, so that being stated if the child is in danger and the situation is deadly, or self-harming to the child then the parents would be contacted. As the ASCA states there are confidentiality limits the counselor must abide to regarding students (American School Counselor Association, 2004).

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If you see these disorders symptoms what can you do as an educator? Go to protocol?

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If you see these disorders symptoms what can you do as an educator? Go to protocol?

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As an educator or guidance counselor one can present presentations on the subject matter and discuss ways to get help. If approached by a student with a disorder or feel as if a student has a eating disorder counselors since are not medically licensed can refer students to trained professionals who can help treat them.

Studies have shown that preventive programs constructed by counselors which are interactive and involve the students are more effective at getting the message of eating disorders across versus the traditional educational format (Buser, 2012).

Educators can instill preventive programs and design a protocol for educators if they have a student who displays symptoms of eating disorders. Counselors can invite medical professionals and psychologist to come speak to the students on the subject matter. Guidance counselors and educators can also make sure to instill that sports and extracurricular activities are nondiscriminatory, meaning all shapes sizes and races be involved in activities. (Neda, n.d.)

-          Research states that psychotherapy coupled with counseling and nutritional needs being met are the best forms of treatment in terms of treating students or people with eating disorders (Behavior Disorders: Definitions, Characteristics & Related Information, 2018).

-   School counselors need to know many students believe this is normal for them. If a counselor feels the need to address a student’s eating disorder, via the student individually or give a lesson to the whole student body to address the issue one must do so. Studies show that school guidance counselor intervention is more effective then students having to tell a doctor.

-    Educators are more likely to see a symptom before a doctor would, because educators see children daily, where it be lunch, the hallways, or in a classroom.

-    Symptoms like big changes in weight loss, and fluctuating can be a tall tale symptom. Children skipping lunch and not eating.

-    School counselors are out there among the student body and via communication and observation, one can tell the beliefs and the current trends that are going on regarding weight and eating behaviors. In society teens try to live up to standards they see on television and in magazines, body image is a major concern for many teens. With early intervention teens can benefit from the treatment and communication. Guidance counselors instill  Trust for the student body and students should feel as if they can come to the counselor in times of need.

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                                           References

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                                           References

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7 Powerful Books About Eating Disorders. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.bookstr.com/6-books-to-de-isolate-your-eating-disorder

American School Counselor Association (2004). ASCA

National Standards for Students. Retrived June, from http://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/asca_national_standards_for_students.pdf.

Buser, J. K. (2012). The School Counselor’s Role in Addressing Eating Disorder Symptomatology Among Adolescents. American Counseling Association, (97), 1-18. Retrieved June, from https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/vistas/the-school-counselor-s-role-in-addressing-eating-disorder.pdf?sfvrsn=f1ab2b7e_12.

Behavior Disorders: Definitions, Characteristics & Related Information. (2018). Retrieved June, 2018, from http://www.ccbd.net/about/ebddefintion.

Morin, A. (2017, August 22). What Does Purging Really Mean? Retrieved June, 2018, from https://www.verywellmind.com/purging-defined-2609539

Neda. (n.d.). Educator toolkit. NEDA (National Eating Disorder Association), 1-44. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/sites/default/files/Toolkits/EducatorToolkit.pdf.

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How can we as educator model healthy eating behaviors when interacting with students?

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How can we as educator model healthy eating behaviors when interacting with students?

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As educators we can exhibit healthy eating habits by talking more about eating healthy and maintaining a healthy diet. Educators can use their words wisely and stay away from body image type words or conversations. Through words of confidence educators can help students enhance their confidence.

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                                    Need Help

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                                    Need Help

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* To find a treatment center near you visit
https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-centers.
* If need help and need to talk to someone call the eating disorder hotline 24/7 at
1-888-232-6949 or visit https://www.bulimia.com/topics/eating-disorder-hotline/