Redefining the Fitness Industry: Prioritising Health, Not Harm

Are you a personal trainer, nutritionist, or health professional looking to support clients struggling with disordered eating? The Eating Disorder-Informed Accreditation (EDIA) is a cutting-edge certification designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to create a safe, supportive, and evidence-based approach to coaching. Developed by Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Georgiou, this course integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E) techniques, Health at Every Size (HAES) principles, and body image interventions to help you navigate the complexities of disordered eating within the fitness and nutrition industry.

  • Become a leader in evidence-based, client-centered coaching

  • earn practical strategies to identify and support clients with disordered eating behaviors.

  • Understand the psychological and physiological aspects of eating disorders.

  • Develop safe coaching practices that prioritise holistic health

  • Master CBT-E techniques to help clients shift their mindset around food and exercise.

  • Enhance your credentials, showcasing your expertise as an eating disorder-informed professional

Eating disorders and disordered behaviours are prevalent challenges in the fitness industry.

As Personal Trainers, Nutritionists, and Health Professionals, it is crucial to adopt evidence-based strategies that promote a holistic approach to health, rather than reinforcing restrictive or harmful behaviors

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the Program

    • Why This Course Is So Important

  • 2

    UNIT 1: Understanding Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating

    • Lesson 1: Introduction Disordered eating spectrum

    • Lesson 2: Overview of eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, BED, OSFED, ARFID, PICA, Rumination Disorder, UFED)

    • Lesson 3: Causes of an Eating disorder

    • Lesson 4: Dangers, Myths & Misconceptions

    • Lesson 5: Higher Risk Populations

  • 3

    UNIT 2: Screening & Identifying Red Flags

    • Lesson 1: Physical vs. behavioral signs

    • lesson 2: Screening tools (SCOFF, RED-S)

    • Lesson 3: Communicating with Compassion – Handling Sensitive Topics

    • Lesson 4: Identifying Disordered Eating Responsibly

  • 4

    UNIT 3: The Psychology Behind Eating Disorders

    • Lesson 1: Understanding the CBT Model of Eating Disorders

    • Lesson 2: Breaking the Cycle – Understanding Binge-Restrict Patterns

    • Lesson 3: The Role of Dopamine, Reward Systems & Self-Worth

    • Lesson 4: Body Dissatisfaction & Its Impact on Eating Behaviours

  • 5

    UNIT 4: Introduction to CBT-E for Fitness & Nutrition Professionals

    • Lesson 1: What is CBT-E?

    • Lesson 4: Navigating Fear & Rigid Thinking Around Food

    • Lesson 2: Teaching Structured Eating

    • Lesson 3: Using Food Logs Effectively

    • Quiz

  • 6

    UNIT 5: Addressing Purging, Binge Eating & Over-Exercise

    • Lesson 1: Understanding Purging – Forms, Myths & Consequences

    • Lesson 2: The Truth About Purging – Why It Doesn’t “Undo” Calories

    • Lesson 3: Supporting Clients to Reduce Bingeing & Compulsive Behaviours

  • 7

    UNIT 6: Food Mindset & CBT Strategies for Thought Reframing

    • Lesson 1: Unpacking Food Rules & Cognitive Distortions

    • Lesson 2: Recognizing All-or-Nothing Thinking in Clients

    • Lesson 3: Thought Reframing with the ABC Model

    • Lesson 4: How Thoughts Drive Eating Patterns – The Mind-Body Connection

    • Quiz

  • 8

    UNIT 7: Body Image & HAES – Shifting the Focus from Weight to Well-Being

    • Lesson 1: What is body image?

    • Lesson 2: Common Distortions in Body Perception

    • Lesson 3: Introduction to HAES

    • Lesson 4: Setting Body Neutral Fitness Goals

    • Lesson 5: Body Image Improvement Strategies

  • 9

    UNIT 8: Safe Training & Nutrition Guidance for ED-Aware Coaching

    • Lesson 1: Adapting Exercise Programs for Clients with Disordered Eating

    • Lesson 2: Recognising When Calorie Tracking Could Be Harmful

    • Lesson 3: Language & Reframing Fitness Dialogue to Support Client Wellbeing

  • 10

    UNIT 9: Referral Pathways & Professional Boundaries

    • Lesson 1: Boundaries & Referrals - Supporting Clients Through Ethical Transitions

    • Lesson 2: Legal & Ethical Responsibilities

    • Lesson 3: Setting Boundaries While Maintaining Trust

  • 11

    UNIT 10: Case Studies & Real-World Application

    • Lesson 1: Real-World Client Presentations

    • Lesson 2: Overcoming Common Challenges (Denial, Resistance, Relapse)

    • Multiple-choice Quiz

    • Case Study

  • 12

    CONCLUSION

    • Thank you

    • Congratulations

Expand Your Impact, Start Important Conversations, and Make Eating Disorder Support More Accessible and Less Taboo

We are passionate about raising awareness of disordered behaviors which are often normalised by the fitness and wellness industry, with a mission of making eating disorder support more accessible and accepted, creating a ripple effect in society as a whole.

  • WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

  • Personal Trainers & Coaches looking to provide trauma-informed, ED-safe coaching.

  • Nutritionists & Dietitians wanting to integrate CBT-E strategies into client plans.

  • Health & Wellness Professionals who want to support clients with body image concerns.

  • Anyone in the fitness, nutrition and wellness industry aiming to create a more inclusive and supportive environment.

Start today and make a meaningful impact

Join the Eating Disorder-Informed Accreditation (EDIA) and become a leader in evidence-based, client-centered coaching. Help your clients build a healthier relationship with food, exercise, and body image—one that prioritises well-being over weight.

Eating Disorder Informed Accreditation (EDIA)

2025 ENROLLMENT INTAKE OPEN NOW | STARTS MAY 1st 2025

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AUD $950

USD $600

GBP £460

Foster Positive Mindset & Behaviour Change

Learn evidence-based techniques used to treat disordered eating by restructuring thoughts and behaviors around food, body image, and exercise.

Help us reduce the harm caused by diet culture & unrealistic body standards

Create a safer, more supportive environment for everyone!

Upon passing, you’ll receive a Eating Disorder Informed Accreditation (EDIA) Certificate and be registered as an EDIA professional, demonstrating your expertise in eating disorder-informed coaching. Women's Fitness Academy Course Code: EDIA-CP401