Eating By Faith Specializes in Training Faith Leaders in Eating Disorder Recovery
The statistics are staggering.
30 million people will suffer from an eating disorder sometime in their life. And, tragically, every 62 minutes someone dies from an eating disorder.
As a faith leader, you have congregants who live with this struggle. And you have a critical role to play. The attitude you project and the words you say really matter.
Most faith leaders are well-intentioned but are not truly equipped to help. Tragically, when faith leaders misunderstand the problem, their attempts can do more harm than good.
Here are some unhelpful attitudes that we’ve observed in faith leaders:
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- A false belief that eating disorders result from a cultural thin ideal or sin (vanity or gluttony), not a disease
- A misunderstanding of the biological/chemical causation to eating disorders
- The use of scripture to unwittingly pile on shame and guilt
- An unawareness that eating disorder sufferers are highly sensitive
At Eating by Faith, we specialize in training pastors, youth workers and church staff so they can become true partners in the eating disorder healing journey.
Our training will help you become:
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- Equipped to strategies and tools to support in recovery
- Educated in the latest research about eating disorder causation
- Aware that that ED is an illness (like cancer)
- Armed with scripture passages that encourage, not shame
We believe the combination of eating disorder Intuitive therapy alongside faith is the most powerful way to help people with eating disorders recover.
Schedule an appointment to discuss bringing this training to your ministry team.
Our Offerings
- Education about eating disorders as an illness vs. sinful choices and how to recognize them.
- Workshops designed to give youth pastors tools to promote healthy body image.
- Small group body image workshops for leaders and members.
Staff Training
$150
Suggested Honorarium
In this 2-hour seminar, Liz will train your staff on the prevalence and signs of eating disorders – and how your church can truly help those who struggle. Schedule an appointment to learn more.
Event Speaking
$100
Suggested Honorarium
Lisabeth Kaeser’s keynotes address the topic of Eating Disorders tailored to your Youth or Women’s Groups – breaking down the stigma an offering help. Schedule an appointment to learn more.