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

  • Learn 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

    • Course Textbook
  • 2

    UNIT 1: Understanding Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating

    • Lesson 1: Eating Disorder Informed Accreditation Introduction

    • Lesson 2: Eating Disorders Overview (Anorexia, Bulimia, BED, OSFED, ARFID, PICA, Rumination Disorder, UFED)

    • Lesson 3: Eating Disorder Causes, Risks, Myths & Misconceptions

    • Lesson 4: Weight Loss Surgeries & Medications

    • Lesson 5: Myths, Misconceptions & Treatment Options

    • Assessment 1
  • 3

    UNIT 2: Screening & Referring

    • Lesson 1: Screening & Intake

    • Lesson 2: Eating Disorder Informed Questionnaires

    • Lesson 3: Referral Framework

    • Assessment 2
  • 4

    UNIT 3: The Psychology of Eating Behaviours

    • Lesson 1: The Formulation of Eating Disorders, The Binge Restrict Cycle & Body Dissatisfaction

    • Lesson 2: The Neuroscience of Coaching & Behaviour Change

    • Assessment 3
  • 5

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

    • Lesson 1: Applying CBT-E Principles in Your Industry

    • Lesson 2: Regular Eating Behaviours

    • Lesson 3: Compensatory Behaviours

    • Lesson 4: Strategies to Overcome Urges

    • Assessment 4
  • 6

    UNIT 5: Emotional Eating, ADHD & Nervous System Regulation

    • Lesson 1: Emotional Eating

    • Lesson 2: ADHD & Eating Behaviours

    • Lesson 3: Nervous System Regulation

    • Lesson 4: Framework & Strategies to Address Emotional Eating

    • Assessment 5
  • 7

    UNIT 6: Food Mindset & CBT Strategies for Thought Reframing

    • Lesson 1: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy A.B.C Model

    • Lesson 2: Cognitive Distortions

    • Lesson 3: Addressing Food Rules & Internalised Beliefs

    • Lesson 4: Thought Reprogramming Framework

    • Lesson 5: Socratic Questionning

    • Assessment 6
  • 8

    UNIT 7: Body Image Resilience

    • Lesson 1: Body Image Resilience

    • Lesson 2: Common Distortions in Body Perception

    • Lesson 3: Comparison & Self-Esteem

    • Lesson 4: Building Self-Worth & Body Image Resilience Framework

    • Assessment 7
  • 9

    UNIT 8: Environment, Language & Culture

    • Lesson 1: Empowering Environments

    • Assessment 8
  • 10

    UNIT 9: Referral Pathways & Ethical, Client-Centred Practice

    • Lesson 1: Legal & Ethical Responsibilities

    • Lesson 2: Referral Framework

    • Assessment 9
  • 11

    UNIT 10: Integration, Self-Care & Certification

    • Lesson 1: Practical Application of EDIA

    • Lesson 2: Frameworks Cheat-sheet
  • 12

    CONCLUSION

    • 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 12th 2025

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

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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