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It was a profound learning experience. I found the session to be incredibly useful in gaining a wider perspective on a large topic that can be challenging to approach for many” “It was great how Carolina was able to portray how severe and damaging the eating disorder was without being triggering to those who are struggling themselves” Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) “That was one of the best talks I have attended!” “… really powerful and inspiring speaker…” “… fantastic panel…” “…such a moving discussion…” Senior Master “Carolina spent time prior to the session talking about the needs of the audience. Her passion for her subject was obvious and her personal story was moving, sensitively delivered and gave her a connection with the girls listening. The talk was interactive and Carolina dealt calmly with the technical issues that our school hall suffered; she managed to keep the girl's’ attention for forty-five minutes without her normal visual aids. The girls gained a lot from the talk and left the room full of self-esteem and positivity. “ Mental Health First Aiders Session for a US bank “That was one of the best talks I have attended!” “So informative and well presented.” “Really engaging and demonstrated vulnerability, it kept us all captivated. Her insights were powerful and I do now feel much better informed on this topic.” “Insightful, informative and provided a much greater understanding on a topic that suffers from many sweeping generalisations.” Laura Young, International Wellbeing Manager “Thank you Carolina for such an eye opening talk. We often speak of the power of story-telling and your personal insights, combined with the informative and engaging delivery was spot on for broadening our understanding of this often misunderstood topic. You were fabulous!” Mental Health Lead, The Home Office “I want to thank Carolina Mountford for speaking to our staff today to mark Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The feedback was phenomenal. I can highly recommend Carolina - professional, eloquent and knowledgeable”. Deputy Head, Senior School “Carolina came to speak with our Year 11 pupils at a tough time - in the midst of the pandemic and shortly before their mock GCSEs. Faced therefore with an understandably anxious crowd, she proved a reassuring, relatable and well-informed presence. Her own story was memorable, making a real impact on the group, and she was then able to give practical and helpful tips as to how to face mental health challenges and remain standing strong. We have really appreciated the presentation, and Carolina's warmth, honesty and expertise” Year 9 Students “It helped me reframe my thinking about food” “Best talk we’ve had so far!” “I found Carolina’s advice invaluable” “It’s helped me realise I need to seek help” Scottish University “The team really enjoyed it and gave us great insight into a complex and often misunderstood subject” “Carolina was fantastic. She was very open in sharing her personal experience of eating disorders. It was well thought out and detailed without feeling rushed or overwhelming. Carolina answered all the teams questions well” Year 9 - Girls “The Year 9 girls felt the talk was informative, helpful and relatable to their everyday lives. They appreciated listening to Carolina’s important story to understand the reasons behind eating disorders and how she’s found her way through it. They valued the tips on how to support a friend, grasping a clearer understanding that it’s not about the food, it’s a more complex mental health issue. Being given advice on how not to keep mentioning food was helpful, many felt strongly that boys should hear the same message”. Sixth Form Students “One of the better talks we’ve had on mental health [anxiety]!” “Carolina’s talk on anxiety has made me think more about establishing good coping mechanisms especially around exam time.” “Carolina highlighted things that are often overlooked when discussing anxiety.” “…super useful as it’s practical knowledge I can use day to day.” “Made me more aware of how we should take more time to think about how we are feeling really precisely and then deal with that emotion specifically.” “The strategies for dealing with anxiety were very good.” Year 8 Students “I really enjoyed it and I hope we have more lessons like these where we get to hear about somebody's life story, any problems they had and how they dealt with it.” “I really enjoyed hearing her story and I loved how inclusive and informative the session was.” Year 11 Students “Carolina’s talk has really helped me to manage anxiety in different ways” “Her story was inspiring and helped me manage my anxieties towards the exams” “It was so valuable hearing her story and the rest of the session on anxiety, self-worth and wellbeing was eye-opening” “The interactive /small group work was really good. And the section on anxiety.” “It made me realise that I need to talk to people.” “She shared her life story which made opening up a lot more comfortable for me.” Year 8 students “You need to value who you are as an individual” “I found the talk very inspiring and helpful” “Great presentation!” “I’ve learnt to see myself in a better light and that talking helps problems” “"Eating obsessions can lead you to missing out on fun things” “It doesn’t matter what you look like, you are still kind on the inside” “Be happy about food” “I’ve learnt not to be afraid to share my feelings” https://www.carolinamountford.com/whati-do daily 0.75 2024-04-05 https://www.carolinamountford.com/contact daily 0.75 2024-02-20 https://www.carolinamountford.com/about daily 0.75 2024-04-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed66a1cb4f28877da657b0b/1591605775235-DY1QMF9N0TGOO2YIHJ0R/Carolina3C.jpg About Carolina Mountford lived with an eating disorder and the many challenges that accompanied it for 15 years, including a mind that never seemed to switch off, depression and, at times, feeling as though she had hit rock bottom. Today, she has been free from the grip of her eating disorder for over 25 years - something she feels incredibly grateful for. Having experienced both the torment of an eating disorder and the freedom of life beyond it, she is passionate about sharing a message of hope with those who are struggling, as well as the families and loved ones supporting them: complete freedom is possible and joy really can become part of everyday life again.‍ ‍ Carolina travels the UK delivering talks and workshops, raising awareness of mental health and challenging the stigma that so often surrounds mental illness. She studied psychology at Exeter University, has undertaken several counselling courses and has helped lead various eating disorder recovery programmes. For several years, Carolina has been an Expert By Experience with Beat, the UK’s leading eating disorder charity. She is also regularly invited to deliver teaching sessions on eating disorders at medical schools, supporting both medical students studying psychiatry and PhD students. Alongisde her lived experience and professional work, Carolina is also a Mental Health First Aider, has completed ASIST Suicide Prevention and a signatory of the Mental Health Media Charter. She is committed to continually developing her knowledge and understanding through extensive research and regular Continued Professional Development (CPD). She has an enhanced up-to-date DBS check. https://www.carolinamountford.com/home daily 1.0 2024-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ed66a1cb4f28877da657b0b/e62ed2b7-5849-4f4c-92a7-5024b805adf4/Carolina+Mountford+-+Colour+3.jpg Home - You found me! I’m passionate about raising awareness of eating disorders and, above all, sharing the message that freedom is possible. An eating disorder does not have to be something you live with for the rest of your life. My message is simple: recovery is possible, life can look and feel different, and there is hope beyond the struggle. I want people to know that they are not destined to remain trapped in the thoughts, fears and behaviours that can make an eating disorder feel impossible to escape from. Having been diagnosed as neurodivergent in adulthood, I also have a personal understanding of the intersection between neurodivergence and eating disorders, and the unique challenges this can bring. This is an area particularly close to my heart, and I’m committed to increasing understanding, challenging misconceptions and ensuring that these experiences are recognised and heard. Alongside my work in eating disorders, I deliver engaging, accessible talks and workshops on a range of mental health and wellbeing topics, including stress & anxiety, self-esteem & body image, depression, and more. Every talk and workshop is tailored to the needs of the audience with the aim of raising awareness, encouraging understanding and, crucially, leaving people with hope. Have a look around to find out more about what I offer. 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