The treatment of anorexia is an emotional challenge for patients, their environment and their therapists. The condition is complex and can have life-threatening consequences. Treatment teams regularly struggle with ethical and emotional dilemmas and a sense of powerlessness. Do you recognize this?
On January 22, 2025, we will discuss the results of a qualitative study into the experiences and needs of therapists in the Netherlands and Germany who work with young people with anorexia. The challenges that Dutch and German treatment teams in the Euregio Rhine-Waal area experience are compared from the different care systems and cultural perspectives. With this research we want to gain new insights that can strengthen the resilience of therapists and treatment teams. This ultimately benefits patients.
The symposium is organized by the Euregional Network for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (ENCAP).
Invitees
Dutch and German therapists such as sociotherapists, nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists (in training), who deal with the treatment of eating disorders.
Program
- Opening at 14.00 (walk-in from 13.30)
Chairman PD Dr. Dr. Volker Reissner - LVR-Klinikum Düsseldorf
- Clinical and experiential insights into the treatment of anorexia nervosa and forced feeding
Prof. Dr. Johannes Hebebrand – University of Duisburg-Essen
- Results of Dutch-German research - Treating anorexia nervosa: the impact of forced feeding on professionals
Katrin Bringmann, Bas de Veen – Karakter
- Experience stories and plenary discussion
Featuring Helen van der Voorn, Nicole Zweipfennig, Luna Preuss, and Loes Stouthamer
- Closing and drinks at 16.30
The program will be in English.
Location
Euregio Forum, Emmericher Straße 24, Kleve (Germany)
Registration is closed.