About this workshop

This workshop will provide a unique perspective of the therapeutic process including keys to recovery along with insights, strategies and exploration of resistance from the perspective of both therapist and patient.  Topics include motivation, strengthening the healthy self,  feeling one's feelings, and exploring "conscious eating," as ways of helping clients incorporate structure, nutrition education and intuitive awareness in order to make peace with food and one's body.  Participants will learn about specific tools, exercises and ideas that have been used successfully to help clients explore deeper relationships with themselves, others, and the world around them.  Participants will gain an understanding of not just what clients are recovering from, but what they are recovering to.  Ms. Costin has planned time for your questions and invites you to bring cases to discuss. Participants will be able to identify at least one way in which mindfulness practice is beneficial to eating disorder recovery. Participants will be able to describe one guideline of conscious eating. Participants will be able to identify at least one assignment for assisting clients in their recovery.

About the speaker

Carolyn Costin is a specialist in the field of eating disorders, with her own recovery and over 30 years of experience behind her.  Her books and treatment programs are highly recognized and respected, as is her award-winning advocacy work with insurance legislation and responsibility in advertising.  The success of the Monte Nido treatment center in Malibu, California, which opened in 1996, has led to the opening of additional centers and programs.  Her books include her recently released The Eating Disorder Source Book, 100 Questions and Answers About Eating Disorders,and Your Dieting Daughter. Ms Costin's new book, 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder, will be available for purchase at the workshop.

Space is limited

 If space is available, you can register at the door for an additional $5.

Also included

Registration also includes a light breakfast and beverages, networking, book signing, and lunch provided by Chipotle Mexican Grill. Also includes speaker handouts.

Continuing Education Credits (3)

Continuing Education Credits will be provided by Sierra Tucson. Sierra Tucson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  Sierra Tucson maintains responsibility for the program and its content; MFT, LCSW as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, Approval #PCE3587; RN as required by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Approval #CEP 12719; and Arizona Board for Certification of Addiction Counselors, Approval #0103; and NAADAC, National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, approved Education Provider Program, Provider #471.

Thank you to our generous sponsors

Center for Change, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Cottonwood Tucson, Desert Milagros Eating Disorder Recovery Center, Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers, Monte Nido and Affiliates, Remuda Ranch, Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders,  and Sierra Tucson.

For more information, contact 520-621-4550.
This workshop is a University of Arizona "Love Your Body Day" event.