CENTRE FOR EATING, WEIGHT & BODY IMAGE
Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders
Supporting Recovery Through Compassionate Engagement
Presented by Dr Inge Gnatt
WHERE
Online via Zoom
PRESENTED BY
Dr Inge Gnatt
DELIVERED OVER
1 full day online
COST
$495
Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders
This workshop explores the application of Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) in the treatment of eating disorders. The content will focus on transdiagnostic processes such as shame, self-criticism, threat sensitivity, and emotion regulation difficulties, which commonly underpin eating disorders and their co-occurring presentations. Participants will learn how to construct and use a compassion-focused formulation to understand maintaining mechanisms and guide targeted intervention.
Drawing on simulated case examples and reflections from practice, the workshop will bring CFT principles to life across both individual and group formats. The emphasis throughout is on practical implementation. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies, clinical language, formulation tools, and guidance toward key CFT resources to support continued development beyond the workshop.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Describe the theoretical foundations of Compassion-Focused Therapy and explain its relevance to eating and body image concerns.
Formulate eating disorder presentations using a CFT lens, identifying the roles of transdiagnostic features such as shame, self-criticism, and emotion regulation difficulties.
Apply compassion-focused strategies across a range of treatment settings, including individual, group, face-to-face, and online formats.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Inge is a Lecturer based at Swinburne University of Technology, and psychologist working in private practice in Melbourne. Inge’s PhD (Clinical Psychology), focused on developing a user-informed adaptation of a Compassion-Focused Therapy group intervention to treat symptoms related to eating disorders and trauma. Inge’s current research, teaching and clinical work is strongly focused on supporting individuals experiencing eating disorders and body image concerns.
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About Training with Inge Gnatt
"In person is great - however online when it was such a small group made it feel really intimate and worked well"
Psychologist, 2025
"Inge’s experience with groups and ability to conceptualise CFT use in our workspace"
Psychologist, 2025
"It was excellent- lots of great examples and plenty of time to practice in the session."
Psychologist, 2025
General Training Information
Discounts
We offer a 10% discount for groups of five or more and a 20% discount for groups of ten or more. Please email training@cewbi.com.au if your organisation requires payment via invoice.
Students are eligible for a discounted rate. Please email training@cewbi.com.au with proof of a valid student ID and confirmation of full-time enrolment to receive a student discount code.
Prerequisites
General knowledge of eating disorders is assumed. Participants also need to complete the Inside Out Institute’s Eating Disorders Essentials Training, the National Eating Disorders Collaboration Training, or equivalent training as a minimum prerequisite.
Preparation
Pre-reading materials will be provided to participants via email. Registered participants will also receive event details and any required online preparation activities prior to the training. The Zoom link for each session is emailed shortly after registration.
Payment Plans
PayPal Pay in 4 is available, allowing payment in four instalments. This option can be selected under Express Checkout during the registration process.
Time of Events
All event times are listed in Melbourne time. Events held before 5 April 2026 are in AEDT, and events held from 4 October 2026 onwards are in AEST.
All Trainings are Live
This training will be recorded by the event organiser; however, recordings are not available to participants due to the terms of our agreement with the presenter. As this is a live event, participants are required to attend the training live and complete a short quiz after the training to receive their certificate of completion.
Questions
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at training@cewbi.com.au.
Terms and Conditions
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