Prevention and Intervention for Body Image and Disordered Eating

Catalog description

In this course, students will gain an understanding of strategies relevant to the prevention and treatment of body image and disordered eating concerns. Prevention strategies applicable to individual client care, small group work, and large group programming will be discussed. Students will also learn how to communicate and teach prevention strategies to parents, teachers, partners, and others who may be key influences in body image and/or disordered eating issues. In addition, various treatment and intervention approaches for individuals already exhibiting problematic body image and/or disordered eating attitudes and behaviors will be reviewed.