The binge eating and compulsive overeating workshop, created by Dr. Carolyn Ross, offers hope and help to those who have struggled with weight and food issues and with body dissatisfaction. The workshop uses a combination of experiential exercises and small group work to go beyond dieting and the diet mentality. The activities are designed to identify and heal root causes of obesity and binge eating, enabling the individual to shift their relationship with food and their body. Participants will examine how their relationship with food and their body has been shaped by beliefs resulting from previous life experiences. During the workshop they will have the opportunity to process emotions and address behaviors that are associated with these beliefs. Specific experiential techniques such as psychodrama, guided imagery, mindfulness exercises and small group process work will be included. This workshop offers a unique whole-person approach that combines proven complementary and alternative medicine techniques with conventional approaches for stopping binging, learning healthy behaviors and addressing issues of emotional distress. Participants will learn to use nutritional approaches including dietary supplements and amino acids to break the diet habit, improve mood and energy and reduce cravings. Participants will be able to examine the influence of trauma, abuse, neglect, loss, shame, dreams and hopes as they relate to their eating and weight. Individuals in the workshop will experience an awakening of the body’s intuitive knowledge and wisdom. Over the course of the three-day workshop, participants will learn to make peace with their body, develop a new healthy relationship with food and will begin the healing of the body, mind and spirit. Previous Seminar Participant Comments: This workshop has already been inspirational to me thus far, and your book is amazing.Erica R. The workshop wasn’t what I expected but it’s been life changing.Tamara W. Professional Comments about Dr. Ross Dr. Carolyn Ross’s whole person approach to treating binge eating disorder and obesity can change your view of dieting forever. She has extensively lectured to medical and professional audiences about changing our country’s diet mentality. Her wisdom of healing the relationship you have with food, weight and body image is presented in a way that finally makes sense.Rebecca Cooper, MA, CCH, CEDSAuthor of The Diets Don’t Work Structured Program, Founder of Rebecca’s House Eating Disorder Treatment Programs Dr. Carolyn Ross really knows how to deliver to an audience. After hearing her first presentation, I asked Dr. Ross to write a chapter on integrative medicine for the 3rd edition of my own book, “The Eating Disorder Sourcebook.” Carolyn Costin MFT, MA, MEd, Founder & Executive Director, The Monte Nido Treatment Center Carolyn Ross is one of the nation’s leading experts on integrative approaches to eating disorders. A passionate and enlightening speaker, she brings creative solutions to challenging problems. Victoria Maizes MD, Executive Director, Program in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona; Associate Professor of Medicine, Family & Community, Medicine & Public Health Dr. Carolyn Ross, MD, MPH Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross is a nationally known author, speaker and expert in the field of Eating Disorders and Integrative Medicine. She completed medical school at the University of Michigan, did a residency in Preventive Medicine at Loma Linda University and completed a two year fellowship at Dr. Andrew Weil's Program in Integrative Medicine. She is also board certified (by exam) in Addiction Medicine. She was formerly the Chief of the Eating Disorders Program at Sierra Tucson and head of their Integrative Medicine department. Her most recent “The Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating Workbook.” She has developed and is teaching a college-level course on weight management based on her book through Metro State in Denver. Dr. Ross is the author of two other books and has also developed a line of supplements as a result of her research designed to support the recovery of patients with eating disorders, addictions and obesity. She is currently in an integrative medicine private practice in Denver, Colorado specializing in treating eating disorders, addictions and obesity. Dr. Ross is the eating disorders consultant for The Ranch’s dual diagnosis extended care program near Nashville, Tennessee. Lee Roach, M.S., R.D., Nutritionist and Eating Disorder Consultant Lee holds a masters degree in Dietetics and brings over 30 years experience of nutrition care in the behavioral health arena. Prior to joining The Ranch Eating Disorder Team, Lee spent over 20 years as the nutritionist at a residential facility for troubled adolescent. She also was the nutritionist on the Eating Disorder Program at Sierra Tucson, an internationally respected treatment program in Tucson, Arizona. Lee was instrumental in the development of a highly successful program at Sierra Tucson. Currently Lee maintains a private practice as a nutrition therapist in Tucson, specializing in providing treatment to clients struggling with eating disorders. She is providing consulting services to The Ranch, sharing successful treatment strategies for individuals with eating disorders and co-morbidities. |
