ACA -CCPA 2016 Conference & Expo

ID #262-Obesity and Binge Eating: What Counselors Need To Know About Obesity and Mental Health (Room 518C)

02 Apr 16
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Clinical Mental Health, Diagnosis and Treatment

Speaker(s): Erin Neuman, Wellness and Recovery Supervisor, Peoples Oakland; Anthony Boone, Private practitioner and adjunct faculty, Self-Employed

The presenters will describe the clinical aspects of obesity and the role of professional counselors in treatment. The presenters also will define binge eating disorder and its relationship to obesity. The session includes a theoretical overview of the recovery process based on current research.