Online Class: Understanding Anorexia
|  | | | Nicole Richie becomes skeletal before our prying eyes. Mary-Kate Olson becomes an icon. Elite gymnasts die, shrivelled to 50 pounds. There is an eating disorder epidemic, and much of it is underground, hidden from view except for the most obvious signs (extreme weight loss, ruptured esophagus, etc.). Why is anorexia gaining momentum among young women and men, even girls as young as 9 years of age? What are the consequences? What are the trends? This course explores the background and history of anorexia, statistics, demographics, and focuses on the impact of the media, and websites, both pro-anorexia (pro-ana) and those devoted to recovery.
| | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $21.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $46.00 |
Dr. Susan Nash in her course Understanding Anorexia, investigates the nature, causes, and manifestations of anorexia, and explores causes, behaviors, health and psychological consequences. Taking this course will provide you with statistics, current articles, case studies, and information needed to understand what has become an epidemic in our time. You will read stories by and about anorexics, examine the impact of the media and pro-anorexia websites, explore psychological issues, and find out which recovery approaches work and why. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have been able to discuss issues relating to anorexia with other students on the discussion board, and to write clear, coherent papers on the issues relating to anorexia. * Document your course completion with an online certificate (additional shipping/handling charges apply for hard copy delivery). Instantly download, print, and share your certificate and CEUs once awarded. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
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 Course Description How and why does one become anorexic? While many blame the media, anorexia is really about psychology and social control. Eating disorders are epidemic in our society. This course explains why it is likely to get worse before it gets better. This course investigates the nature, causes, and manifestations of anorexia, and explores causes, behaviors, health and psychological consequences. Taking this course will provide you with statistics, current articles, case studies, and information needed to understand what has become an epidemic in our time. You will read stories by and about anorexics, examine the impact of the media and pro-anorexia websites, explore psychological issues, and find out which recovery approaches work and why. With a focus on writing and interaction with other students, the course allows students to see how writing memoirs, autobiography, and creative non-fiction can help an individual gain insight into anorexia and other eating disorders. If you or someone you know has battled an eating disorder, you will find this course to be absolutely fascinating. It provides vital information for counselors, college students, coaches, people interested in dance, historians, fashion designers and media specialists. Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Unit 1: Anorexia -- A Deadly QuestAlmost everyone has known a friend, family member, or acquaintance who has suffered from anorexia nervosa. It is easy to feel helpless. However, an understanding can lead to a positive approach. | Lesson 2: Unit 2: Anorexia from Medieval Time Until NowBeginning with medieval mystics and saints, including Catherine of Siena, and Theresa of Avila, and then examining the Victorian "fasting girls," this unit examines how fasting became equated with feminine purity. | Lesson 3: Unit 3: How and Why Do People Develop Anorexia?Some argue that anorexia is due to the influence of the media and the pressure to conform to societal ideas of beauty. Others say that anorexia is genetic, while still others make connections between anorexia and depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. | Lesson 4: Unit 4: Examples and Case StudiesWhy do some of the best, brightest, and most talented women lose their lives to anorexia? It is a tragic reality, and this chapter takes a close look at Karen Carpenter, elite gymnast Christy Henrich, and honor student Elyssa McCall, as well as others. | Lesson 5: Unit 5: The Future of Anorexia: Cultural Trends, Proana Sites, Ana/Mia Sites - TreatmentProana sites, Ana-Mia dangers, cultural pressure, and recovery.
Experts begin to concur that anorexia is a disease. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Attendance
- Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
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| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Understanding Anorexia | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 15911 | | Course Type | : | College Level | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $21 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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