BLUF
Experiences of medical trauma and chronic invalidation can sever trust in the body, driving disordered eating as a form of control. Trauma-informed care restores safety, bodily awareness, and trust between patients and healthcare providers.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how experiences of medical dismissal and misdiagnosis can contribute to the development of disordered eating.
- Analyse the role of trauma and physiological stress responses in disrupting appetite regulation and body trust.
- Evaluate how trauma-informed healthcare practices can promote psychological safety and recovery.
