Jennifer Krafchek
PhD, Gifted Education
Professional speaker on the link between academic success and eating disorders.
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“I am passionate about student wellbeing and the prevention of eating disorders in academically high-achieving students, especially girls.”
Area of expertise
Dr Krafchek has a unique background that combines knowledge and experience in teaching high-achieving students with her research about risk factors for eating disorders.
Research has shown that high academic achievement in school is associated with an increased risk of being diagnosed with an eating disorder.
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As an educator involved in gifted and talented education, my aim is to raise awareness of the key stressors and risk factors that contribute to the development of disordered eating in academically high-achieving students and to provide teachers, counsellors, psychologists and parents of gifted and high-achieving students with proactive strategies to protect these students.
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Additionally, I run workshops to help academically high-achieving students become more resilient, equipping them with effective strategies to cope with academic and social stress. These workshops are also relevant and available as professional development for adult high achievers in the workplace.
Speaking topics
Contact me
If you'd like more information on any of my speaking topics or to book me to speak at your school or organisation, please contact me directly on the details below.
Email: Jennifer.krafchek@gmail.com