ED Therapy Cards Course – A Practical Guide for Clinicians
Learn how to use the ED Recovery Therapy Cards confidently, safely, and developmentally in eating disorder treatment.
This self-paced training course is designed for clinicians who want to move beyond owning the ED Recovery Therapy Cards
to using them with clarity, confidence, and clinical intention.
The course supports thoughtful integration of the cards into assessment, engagement, and ongoing treatment particularly when working with adolescents and families where engagement can feel fragile or complex.
Get First the ED Therapy Cards so you can actively apply course concepts as you progress.
When Having the Cards Isn’t the Same as Feeling Confident Using Them
Many clinicians recognise this experience. You can see the value of the cards, but feel unsure where to begin. You may worry about:
introducing the cards too early or too late
using them in a way that feels unsafe or overwhelming
including the adolescent’s voice without undermining treatment
pacing psychological work alongside physical recovery
This course exists because uncertainty is not a sign of inexperience. It is a sign of thoughtful, ethical clinical practice.
What This Course Supports You To Do
Through this course, clinicians are supported to:
- use the ED Recovery Therapy Cards with confidence and intention
- understand when and why to introduce different card groups
- support engagement without confrontation or pressure
- work developmentally with adolescents
- integrate the cards alongside FBT, APT, and medical care
- reduce clinician self-doubt when sessions feel stuck
This course is not about “doing the cards right”. It is about using them responsively and safely.
Who this Course is For
Clinicians working with adolescents and/or adults with eating disorders Therapists using (or planning to use) the ED Recovery Therapy Cards Practitioners seeking to strengthen engagement and psychological access Clinicians working alongside family-based or medical approaches
Not a standalone eating disorder treatment Not a scripted or manualised approach Not designed to replace supervision or clinical judgment
How The Course is Structured
The course is self-paced, practical, and reflective. You’ll be guided through:
- the clinical intention behind each group of cards
- how and when to introduce the cards
- using the cards in assessment and engagement
- common stuck points and how to navigate them
- developmental considerations when working with adolescents
- pacing psychological work alongside nutritional and medical recovery
How This Course Fits With the ED Recovery Therapy Cards
The cards and the course are designed to work together.
The cards support access, distance, and dialogue.
The course supports clinical judgment, pacing, and confidence.
Together, they help clinicians meet adolescents where they are without forcing insight, compliance, or conversation.
Ongoing Clinician Support
Enrolling in this course also connects you to the broader ED Therapy Cards learning ecosystem.
You have the option to:
- join a private, clinician-only community
- share reflections and clinical questions
- attend optional monthly live sessions where I join the community to answer questions and reflect on clinical use
There is no expectation to participate. Support is available if and when it is helpful.
Practical Details
- Self-paced online course
- Immediate access after enrolment
- Designed specifically for clinicians
- Suitable for individual and family-based work
- Modules can be revisited at any stage
About the Course Creator
This course was developed by Maria Ganci, a child and adolescent psychotherapist with extensive experience working with eating disorders, families, and multidisciplinary teams. It reflects years of clinical practice and careful observation of what helps adolescents feel included, understood, and engaged in their own treatment without compromising safety or structure.
