Health At Every Size: Application of HAES Philosophy to Enhance Patient Care, and Improve Health Outcomes

Central Valley Behavioral Health

with the

San Joaquin Valley Psychological Association

present

by Stacy Ippolito, LMFT

Clinical Director, Oasis Eating Disorder Recovery

The treatment of Eating Disorders is exceptionally complex, and confusing or unhelpful information about weight, health, diets, and lifestyles litter the internet bookshelves.  This educational event is designed to cut through the confusion and utilize the application of a philosophy that increases psychological well-being in patients struggling with many of these challenges.  Therapists will learn how applying a HAES philosophy to patient care will improve clinical care.  It will focus on the use of interventions and the latest research related to the Health At Every Size philosophy. 

Stacy Ippolito is a California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.  She is the Clinical Director of Oasis Eating Disorder Recovery, which operates intensive outpatient and day treatment programs in Fresno for those who struggle with significant symptoms of an eating disorder. Stacy is a Central Valley native. She received her M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. Prior to joining Oasis, she dedicated herself to working in the Eating Disorders Outpatient Program at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital as a Program Therapist. Additionally, she supported the Practicum Student Training Program as a supervisor of MFT Trainees and Social Work Interns. Stacy has always been passionate about helping those who suffer from mental illness. She is excited to be able to offer treatment for eating disorders in the community.

This continuing education course is designed for post-graduate, post-licensure, level training in the area of eating disorder assessment and the treatment of patients presenting with symptoms of an eating disorder.  It is targeted toward psychologists and mental health professionals who are actively licensed practitioners.

Please register early as space may be limited depending on interest.

Program Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, attendees will:

1. Describe the philosophy of Health At Every Size, and outline the benefits when applied to direct patient care; and

2. Demonstrate interventions associated with HAES, and outline the latest research on it’s efficacy regarding improved psychological well-being and health outcomes.

Central Valley Behavioral Health is offering this continuing education program free of charge to the mental health professional community.

Central Valley Behavioral Health is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Central Valley Behavioral Health maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Central Valley Behavioral Health is a private psychological corporation doing business as (DBA) Ascend Behavioral Health.  Ascend Behavioral Health, Sierra Meadows Behavioral Health, and Oasis Eating Disorder Recovery are affiliated entities with the same owner and operate pediatric and adult mental health treatment programs.

The presenter is employed by a corporate affiliate to Central Valley Behavioral Health (CVBH). CVBH provides continuing education credit for this program which is provided in partnership with SJVPA, who provides marketing, communication, registration, and payment facilitation services.  SJVPA policies regarding payment of CE presenters can be requested by contacting any of the organization's board members.