This 12 hour workshop teaches an overview of the feminist
relational anti-diet approach to working with compulsive overeaters, bulimics
and anorexics. By focusing on the symptom, the counsellor learns to use eating
and body image issues as a metaphor for other psychological issues while still
addressing the deep pain of the client.. The class will include case
supervision and role plays, and is a prerequisite to additional training and
supervision in this field.
12 Hour Advanced Course meets 2 Saturdays, 1st and 8th May,
2010 9:30am-4:30pm
This
course
is a continuation of
the introductory seminar. Videotaped
demonstrations and case presentations will be used to deepen your
understanding of the relationship between trauma, dissociation, and eating and
body issues. You will learn to guide clients step-by-step in applying the
anti-deprivation relational approach to overcoming eating problems and
integrate psychoeducational work with ego state therapy.
There will be video taped and live demonstrations of the application of
PsychoSomatic Integration (see
here) to eating issues. Focus will be on transference,
countertransference and the therapeutic relationship.
*The Advanced
seminar incorporates the
PsychoSomatic Integration approach to working with compulsive
overeaters, bulimics and anorexics and will include video and live
demonstrations.
About
Judy Lightstone, PhD, MA, MS, New Zealand Registered
Psychologist
Judy has been offering psychotherapy,
training, and supervision for the past 24 years . She studied Feminist
Relational Therapy for Eating Problems with Susie Orbach (author of Fat is a
Feminist Issue and Hunger Strike) and others at the Women's Therapy Centre
Institute in New York City from 1984-1989; learned EMDR from Francine Shapiro
(founder of EMDR) in 1993, and Somatic therapy from Pat Ogden (Hakomi, founder
of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy). She has a published article on Compulsive Eating
and Dissociation in the International Journal of Trauma and Dissociation, and
just published a chapter in the book EMDR Solutions II on integrating EMDR,
Somatic and Ego State Therapy approaches in the healing eating problems. She
developed and teaches an integration
of these approaches (PSITM
-- PsychoSomatic Integration).
She received her PhD from California Institute of Integral Studies, and two Masters degrees, one from New York University and one from
California State University at Hayward. In her Auckland
New Zealand and online
private therapy and consulting practice, she specializes in treating eating
disorders and dissociation, and in working with abuse survivors. She is a NZ
Registered Psychologist #90-03237, a California Provider of Continuing
Mandatory Education #PCE 3370, a Certified EMDR Provider of Continuing
Education, and a California Licensed Marriage and Family
Therapist #MFC32570)
“The presentation was exceptionally
clear and knowledgeable about the complex and confusing issues of dissociation.
Our staff found the information stimulating and useful. Everybody is eager
for more!”
“Judy Lightstone is thorough, knowledgeable
and compassionate- her resourcefulness and clarity helped me add to my
own ability to question clients.”
“I liked observing the interaction
between therapist and client in the role plays. Judy was excellent.
She remained on focus each session, and this allowed her to cover an enormous
amount of material..”
“A good combination of behavioral, family
and Psychodynamic treatment… A very effective and well thought out
approach.”
“Judy was able to go after and acknowledge
the needs within the group, which modeled what she was teaching.”
"Judy's openness in working with the issues
provided good role modeling for me. She was professional, on track and
clear in terms of setting an agenda.”
"This perspective is
refreshing- particularly emphasizing respect for the individual and the
symptom and de-emphasizing pathology”
2004 for
International Society for the Study of Dissociation (ISSD) Conference, New
Orleans. workshop:
Dissociative Aspects of Eating Disturbances
2003 for ISSD
Conference, Chicago. paper: Compulsive Eating and Dissociation
More Past Presentations
2001 For the East Bay Chapter of
CAMFT: The Dissociative Continuum: An introductory workshop
1998-2000 For the Collegial Learning Center: Women, Food
and Beauty: A Feminist Object Relations Approach
1997 For The Psychotherapy Institute Case Conferences:
Compulsive Eating and Dissociation: Working With a Couple System through
in-depth Psychodynamic Work with one Partner.
1996 For Conference Presentation For East Bay CAMFT:
Feeding the Feeders: Compulsive Eating in the Helping Professions
1995 for EBCAMFT "We & Me" Conference. Topic: Working with
Dissociative Disorders: A Team Approach
