Eating for Mental Wellbeing
Presented as either a Talk or a Workshop
Recommended for
Years 7-1 3
And/or parents and families
What is mental wellbeing and why all feelings are good
Lifestyle factors that contribute to poor mental wellbeing while being mindful of not being “too strict” – the value of balance and not being perfect
Nutrients & Foods for Positive Mental Wellbeing
The utter importance of not having food rules and nurturing balance – enjoying a diet of inclusion, not exclusion
Q&A
So What Is “Healthy”
Presented as a Workshop
Recommended for Years 7-9
Challenging the term “healthy” and discovering what “healthy” really means for us as individuals
Challenging social expectations around food and food culture and helping pupils navigate their own physical and nutritional needs
Encouraging pupils to think about what it means to be “healthy” from an emotional and mindful perspective
Healthful Eating for Teenage Bodies And Minds
Presented as either a Workshop or Talk
Recommended for Years 7-13
Nutrients, foods, and food behaviours (honouring a non-diet mentality) that supports teenagers to thrive mentally and physically
Q&A
Social Media, Food, Eating and Bodies
Presented as either a Workshop or Talk
Recommended for Years 9-13
Challenging food and behaviour myths found on social media
Challenging certain social media trends (e.g., “How Much I Eat In A Day”) and the emotional toll they can have on teenagers
The relationship between social media and food – encouraging young people to look beyond “food gossip” and working towards connecting to their individual bodies
Q&A
The Importance and Art of Listening to the Body
Presented as either a Workshop or Talk
Recommended for Years 7-13
Challenging “shoulds” and “should nots”, rules, and ideals around food, eating, hydration, and dieting
Connecting to the body – why we need to connect to the body and how to honour the body’s needs
The balance between following our natural internal cues, eating socially, and honouring family routines and traditions
Q&A
Sport Nutrition
Presented as a Talk
Recommended for Years 10-13
Good nutrients and food behaviour for sporty people
Challenging prevailing myths, sports diet culture, and the culture of over exercising
Supporting young people to be their natural sporty selves and reach their potential while maintaining long-term physical and mental wellbeing
Q&A
Eating Disorders
Presented as a Talk
Recommended for parents and families
What is an eating disorder and why it is so worrying
How to spot symptoms
How and when is best to respond
Q&A
The Plague of Eating Disorders
Presented as a Workshop
Recommended for Years 9-13
Part 1
The definition of an eating disorder and the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders – and why they are both serious issues
The serious consequences of eating disorders and disordered eating
Why eating disorders are so boring and do not solve problems
Introducing self-caring and mindful activities
The idea of self-care as simply responding to needs in a kind and fun way, as opposed to doing “random activities”
What to do if you, a friend, or a family member has an eating disorder, disordered eating or you are just a bit worried they might
Q&A
Part 2
A deeper look into how eating disorders present internally, e.g., thinking about unwell food thoughts and unwell core beliefs about food
Exploring the link between eating disorders and shame
Comparing unwell thoughts to well thoughts – how to distinguish them and how to start challenging them
Thinking about truly healthy nutrition for teenagers – looking at many basic micro and macro nutrients that are vital for teenagers
Reclaiming one’s ability to listen and respond to one’s individual body
Q&A