Background: One of the biggest challenges for working with our clients can be addressing both extremes of the exercise spectrum: over exercise and exercise resistance. Creative methods of getting clients involved with movement both moderately and mindfully from experiential techniques iA two pronged approach to increasing movement utilizing mindful fashion as well as guided experiences on fueling. Presentation on trauma-informed yoga and movement meditations to help integrate the body and mind through feelings- and sensations-based movement and sport nutrition principles for fueling for gentle movement/exercise will also be reviewed. A non-diet/intuitive eating and exercise approach in counseling will be presented.
Objectives: 1. Participants will be able to list at least three appropriate ways to incorporate appropriate movement for ED clients in private practices or group settings 2. Participants will be able to describe at least two techniques when working with ED clients around both exercise resistance and over-exercise that includes trauma-informed movement techniques to promote empowerment and autonomy when reintegrating the body and self. Participants will be able to effectively explain the concept of mindful exercise and fueling concepts through reviewing current literature on this topic.
Page Love, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD and Caroline Gebhardt, RYT
I.Traditional Diet vs. Non Diet Paradigm
A. Non Diet Approach to Exercise
B. Signs and Symptoms of Unhealthy Exercise
II. Considerations for Assessing Exercise Status?
A. Over Exercise, Definition (DSM 5)
B. Obligatory Exercise Questionnaire and Compulsive Exercise Test
III.Exercise for eating disorder patients
A. Physical activity in patients with anorexia nervosa
B. Mindfulness-based yoga C. Benefits of Experiential Therapies (ECT)
IV. Yoga from an Object Relations and Kestenberg Movement Profile approach
A. Journaling with Narrative Therapy
B. Rhythmic Movement Meditations
V. Treating exercise resistance
VI. Making the Bridge Nutrition Therapy to Sport Nutrition Therapy
VII.Disordered Eating in Female Athletes
A. Female Athlete Triad to REDS
B. Advances in nutrition and technology
- Female Athlete Triad to
- Advances in nutrition and technology
IX.Calculating Energy and Nutrient Requirements
X. Running on Empty Curriculum Outline
XI.Key Resources for Female Athlete Triad and Sport Specific Research
Page Love is a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist and runs a thriving private practice specializing in eating disorders, sports nutrition, and weight management in Atlanta. She has served as a clinical dietitian for Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders and has run ANAD groups for 20 years, and has served as a consultant to The Renfrew Center. She has developed materials for the NEDA and EDIN and has been published in the Renfrew Perspectives, International Journal of Sport Nutrition, and International Journal of Sport Science for Tennis Medicine. She currently serves as Vice President for Eating Disorders Information Network.
Caroline Gebhardt, a registered yoga teacher and fitness educator, teaches sustainable fitness and mindful movement throughout Atlanta. She created FLOW Training LLC and began teaching mindful movement with body-based writing to integrate the mind, body and spirit. She draws from a variety of yoga, movement, writing, and trauma-informed systems. She is a member of the American Dance Therapy Association and is on the advisory council for the Eating Disorders Information Network. Caroline is currently a master’s student at Georgia State University studying clinical mental health counseling and plans to practice expressive-arts and movement-based psychotherapy.
