Bodies Come in All Sizes: The Assessment and Treatment of

 Body Image Disturbances

      Presented by: Nicole Hawkins Ph.D. CEDS

The main goal of this presentation is to educate professionals on how to assess and treat body image disturbances across the weight spectrum. Discussion will focus on factors that contribute to negative body image and how therapists can effectively assess the influence of these factors in regards to the patients they treat. The impact of the media and the diet industry, and how dieting leads to a loss of self-esteem and not necessarily weight will also be addressed. Finally, information will be provided on individual and group assessment techniques for body image disturbances that professionals can use in their daily practices.

About the Presenter: 

Dr. Hawkins is a licensed psychologist and has provided clinical expertise at Center for Change since 1999 and is currently Director of Clinical Services overseeing all aspects of care. She is a regular presenter on body image and the treatment of eating disorders on a local and national level. Dr. Hawkins developed a comprehensive body image program that focuses on the media, diet industry, plastic surgery, childhood issues, and learning to appreciate one's body. She has been a consultant for magazines and news programs and her work has appeared in the New York Times, Self Magazine and 20/20.

Join us for a warm breakfast and an opportunity to network with other behavioral health professionals from 8:00 - 8:45 am.  

       Please be prepared to have found a seat and make sure you have class materials by 8:30am as the instruction will begin promptly at 8:45.  

3 CEU's

Online registration is required to attend.

Flat fee of $20.00 payable online or at the door.

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Only cash or checks will be accepted at the door.

Please make your check payable to Cedar Hills Hospital.

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