About this session
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which eating gluten triggers damage to the small intestine. It can cause digestive symptoms, fatigue and nutrient-related problems, although some people experience few obvious symptoms.
This session helps participants understand diagnosis, treatment and everyday gluten-free living. They explore food labels, hidden sources of gluten, cross-contact and practical planning for workplace meals, travel and social events.
What your people take away
- Understand what celiac disease is and how gluten triggers the condition
- Distinguish celiac disease from food allergy, intolerance and personal preference
- Explore common symptoms and the steps involved in diagnosis
- Identify gluten-containing foods and safer alternatives
- Recognize cross-contact risks in kitchens, catering and shared food
- Plan more confidently for workdays, travel and workplace events
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food ChoicesA focused 30-minute session on three key points from Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food Choices: reading ingredient labels, naturally gluten-free foods and oats and product choice.
- Reading ingredient labels
- Naturally gluten-free foods
- Oats and product choice
Covers 3 of 4 points in Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food Choices.
60 minutes
Labels, naturally gluten-free foods, cross-contact and everyday food choices.
- Module 1: Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food Choices
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food Choices.
90 minutes
Everything in the 60-minute session, plus managing celiac disease at work and away from home.
- Module 1: Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food Choices
- Module 2: Managing Celiac Disease at Work and Away From Home
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food Choices and Managing Celiac Disease at Work and Away From Home.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food Choices, Managing Celiac Disease at Work and Away From Home and What Celiac Disease Is and How It Affects the Body.
Full day
Full coverage of all four modules, including what celiac disease is and diagnosis, symptoms and treatment.
- Module 1: Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food Choices
- Module 2: Managing Celiac Disease at Work and Away From Home
- Module 3: What Celiac Disease Is and How It Affects the Body
- Module 4: Diagnosis, Symptoms and the Gluten-Free Treatment
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food Choices
Every length- Reading ingredient labelsThe facilitator guides participants through ingredient lists, allergen statements and gluten-free labeling using familiar products.
- Naturally gluten-free foodsParticipants build meals around naturally gluten-free staples such as rice, potatoes, fruit, vegetables, pulses, eggs, dairy, fish and unprocessed meat.
- Oats and product choiceThe session explores why ordinary oats may be contaminated during growing or processing and why labeled gluten-free oats are treated differently.
- Preventing cross-contactParticipants examine how crumbs, shared utensils, toasters, preparation surfaces and serving spoons can transfer gluten.
Managing Celiac Disease at Work and Away From Home
90 minutes and longer- Shared kitchens and cateringParticipants work through practical situations involving communal toasters, shared spreads, buffets and catered lunches.
- Meetings, events and business travelThe facilitator guides participants through planning for conferences, hotels, flights, team meals and unfamiliar restaurants.
- Communicating the requirementParticipants practice explaining that celiac disease requires strict gluten avoidance rather than a preference-based menu choice.
- Building a reliable routineParticipants create a practical plan for office days, remote work, travel and social events.
What Celiac Disease Is and How It Affects the Body
3 hours and longer- An autoimmune conditionThe facilitator explains how gluten triggers an immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine in someone with celiac disease.
- Where gluten is foundParticipants identify gluten in wheat, barley and rye and explore familiar foods made from them, including bread, pasta, cereals, cakes and sauces.
- More than a food intoleranceThe session compares celiac disease with wheat allergy, food intolerance and choosing to avoid gluten.
- How the small intestine is affectedThe facilitator uses a simple visual explanation of the small-intestinal lining and how damage can reduce nutrient absorption.
Diagnosis, Symptoms and the Gluten-Free Treatment
Full day only- Symptoms can varyParticipants compare possible digestive symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, gas and abdominal pain with non-digestive effects such as fatigue or nutrient deficiencies.
- How celiac disease is testedThe facilitator explains the usual diagnostic pathway, including blood tests and, where appropriate, a biopsy of the small intestine.
- Keep eating gluten during testingParticipants learn why starting a gluten-free diet before testing is complete can affect the accuracy of the results.
- The gluten-free treatmentThe session explains why a strict lifelong gluten-free diet is the established treatment for celiac disease.
Who it’s for
- Employees living with or supporting someone with celiac disease
- People who need to distinguish celiac disease from allergy, intolerance or preference
- Managers and catering teams planning safer workplace food arrangements
- Anyone who wants practical gluten-free guidance without medical diagnosis
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Understanding Celiac Disease
How long is Understanding Celiac Disease?
Understanding Celiac Disease runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers three key points from Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food Choices: reading ingredient labels, naturally gluten-free foods and oats and product choice. A 60-minute session covers Labels, Cross-Contact and Everyday Food Choices in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds Managing Celiac Disease at Work and Away From Home. A 3-hour session adds What Celiac Disease Is and How It Affects the Body. A full-day session adds Diagnosis, Symptoms and the Gluten-Free Treatment.
Can Understanding Celiac Disease be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Understanding Celiac Disease?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Understanding Celiac Disease to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.