63rd Annual Conference

Saturday, February 25

Morning Workshops

8:45 A.M.-12:00 noon

Workshop 80

A Substance Called Food

Addiction and Recovery SIG

Chairs:         

Jeffrey Roth, M.D., CGP, FAGPA, Private Practice,  Chicago, Illinois

Deborah Schwartz, M.D., CGP, Private Practice, Vancouver, BC, Canada

This experiential workshop outlines Eating Disorders as addictions and as family diseases. Our clinical approach emphasizes contemporary group relations, and is integrated with the spiritual principles of Twelve Step Recovery. We strive to "Bridge the Differences" in Addiction Treatment and confirm the essential role of Group Process in emotional healing.

Experiential-demonstration-sharing of work experiences-didactic

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Understand Eating Disorders as addictions and as dynamic family diseases.

2. Apply the role of psychodynamic group psychotherapy in the treatment of Eating Disorders.

3. Describe the role of 12 Step Recovery in the treatment of Eating Disorders.

Course References:

1. Roth, J. (2004). Group Psychotherapy and Recovery from Addiction:  Carrying the message. Haworth Press, Inc.

2. Hollis, J. (1985). Fat Is A Family Affair: A guide for people with eating disorders and those who love them. Hazelden.

3. (1990). The 12 Steps and The 12 Traditions of Overeaters Anonymous. World Services Inc. (Available Online).