Treating Adolescent Appearance Concerns in the Age of Social Media

Body image problems are nearly universal in countries like the United States. The workshop will explore the difference between ‘normative discontent’ regarding one’s appearance vs. body image concerns which warrant clinical attention. Various theoretical perspectives and treatment options for appearance concerns will be presented, drawing from psychotherapies for eating disorder treatment, highlighting how to help adolescents decouple their self-esteem and identity from body image. The social and cultural context for body image concerns and the role of social media in potentially exacerbati...Read moreng such concerns will be explored. Less...

Learning Objectives

Differentiate normative discontent from body image problems requiring clinical attention.
Discuss how various psychotherapies for eating disorders conceptualize and address body image concerns.
Assist children and adolescents in decoupling their self-esteem and identity from appearance concerns.
Explain the role of “diet culture” and social media in potentially contributing to adolescent body image problems.

Target Audience

Child & Adolescent service providers in clinical, inpatient, residential, or outpatient settings; Social Workers; Licensed Clinical MH Counselors; Public/Allied Health Professionals; Nurses; Psychologists; School Personnel; Children’s Developmental Services Staff; Case Managers; Care Coordinators; Qualified Professionals; Marriage/Family Therapists; Juvenile Court Counselors; Early Intervention Staff; Domestic Violence Staff; At Risk Youth Personnel; Guardian ad Litems; Mental Health Advocates; CASA Workers; and All Other Interested Professionals.

Learning Levels

Beginner
Intermediate

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Live Interactive Webinar

12:00 PM CST - 01:30 PM CST

EARN 1.5 CE Credit Hours

About the speakers

John Rapp, LCSW

Clinical Director

John Rapp earned a bachelor of science degree in microbiology and immunology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MSW from Washington University in St. Louis. He is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Missouri. John started his career at McCallum Place and has returned as clinical director after four years as an outpatient therapist. John is a psychodynamic therapist, aiming to help patients bring uncomfortable feelings and patterns into awareness, so they can better understand their own minds and more freely make desired changes. He also has significant experience providing cognitive-behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and exposure therapy. He specializes in helping patients become more emotionally and interpersonally regulated, so that they can relinquish the need for ineffective or self-destructive coping.

Jaimee Hamm, MA, LPC

Clinical Manager

Jaimee received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelors of Arts in Cultural Studies and Masters of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling from Maryville University. She is a licensed professional counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor in the state of Missouri. She has previous experience working with adults and children struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma and body image concerns. Jaimee believes in the value of individual, group and family therapy to move a client into long term recovery. Jaimee utilizes a person centered approach and attachment theory framework. She is trained in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and incorporates additional therapeutic modalities such as dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to best fit her client’s needs. Jaimee is currently pursuing additional training in somatic experiencing.

Bree Schneider, MEd, PLPC

Lead Therapist

Bree received her Bachelors in Human Development and Family Science as well as a Multi-Cultural Diversity Certificate at the University of Missouri-Columbia and received her Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Missouri- St. Louis. She is a provisionally licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri who has previous experience working with adults and children struggling with eating disorders. Bree values individual, group, and family therapy to assist individuals by helping them focus on total health and wellness in recovery from eating disorders and related conditions. She utilizes a person-centered approach and incorporates additional therapeutic modalities such as dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and family-based therapy based on her client’s needs.

Agenda

12:00 - Welcome and Introductions

12:05 - Presentation

1:05 - Q&A with Presenters

1:20 - Closing

CE Information - Earn 1.5 CE Credit Hours including

0 Social Media Hour

0 Youth and Young Adults Hour

0 Mental Health Hour

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