Food Addction: Assessment & Resources

Instructor:  Philip R. Werdell &  Mary Foush

Location:  Springfield College, School of Human Services, Tampa, Florida

Date:  Sunday, July 15, 2012

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Total CEUs:  4 CEU Hours

Total DUI CEUs:  Pending

Course Description:

Students attending this course will be able to:

1) Articulate the difference between obesity, eating disorders, and food addiction;

2)  Practice using assessment tools for food addiction;

3) Identify the seven food related 12 Step Organizations;

4) Articulate professional resources for the five stages of food addiction.

Focus Areas:  Counseling, Addictions, Nursing/Medical, Prevention, Criminal Justice, Clinical

Course Level:  Beginner and Advanced Students Welcome!

Target Audience:  Addictions Counselor, Criminal Justice, Mental Health Counselor, EAP, Prevention, Healthcare,

Maximum Class Size: 30 Students

DUI Approved:  Pending