Can we work therapeutically with obesity?

About this event

Can we work therapeutically with obesity? Exploring binge eating disorder and food addiction. 

Aims and objectives:

• to gain an understanding of how therapy can help tackle obesity
• to understand and identify destructive eating behaviours 
• to recognise addiction and its association to destructive eating behaviours
• understand relapse prevention strategies
• to gain an understanding of the core principles of the 12-step model

Contents:

• what research has demonstrated
• comparison between compulsive overeating/bingeing and DSM-V substance dependence criteria
• cycle of addiction 
• what is binge eating disorder?
• addictive behaviours often connected to compulsive overeating
• difference between group therapy and 12-step groups
• family/personal history
• the solution
• interactive group workshop
• abstinence – what is it?
• introduction and overview of the 12-step model and its use during and after therapeutic treatment
• integration
• thought for the Day

Further details

Five-hour CPD Certificates issued

Suitable for:

• counsellors
• nurses
• psychotherapists
• trainees
• psychologists
• students
• dieticians
• occupational therapists
• nutritionists
• teachers
• psychiatrists
• youth workers
• family therapists
• personal trainers
• general practitioners
• social workers

Please contact me for a booking form. Payment to be made via bank transfer. Places confirmed on receipt of payment.

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