Mindfulness therapies, such as Yoga, have gained momentum in the therapeutic community. Yoga is widely used in eating disorders and disordered eating in a variety of settings. Integrated treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating can be highly effective, using Yoga as an adjunct to traditional treatment modalities. Eating disorder comprehensive, advanced curriculum, evidenced-based Yoga, Yoga therapy tools, and integrative techniques will be presented.

Psychologists, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, Substance Abuse Counselors, Nurses, Registered Dietitians.

Upon completion of the entire program, participant will be able to:
1.    Identify a Client appropriate for Yoga therapy
2.    Prepare a preliminary case study of the respective client
3.    Collect health history, diagnosis, medication and lab work from the respective client.
4.    Collect therapeutic and nutrition interventions for the respective client.
5.    Conduct a Yoga Therapy Assessment with a client
6.    Conduct a physical, emotional, spiritual, breath and body assessment within the comprehensive assessment 
7.    Conduct a skills assessment within the comprehensive assessment
8.    Formulate an impression and preliminary plan from the assessment
9.    Formulate a Yoga Therapy Treatment Plan with a client
10.    Plan measurable objectives with a timeline for a client
11.    Design a Yoga Therapy Treatment Plan with a client with the understanding of chakra 1
12.    Design a Yoga Therapy Treatment Plan with a client with the understanding of chakra 2
13.    Design a Yoga Therapy Treatment Plan with a client with the understanding of chakra 3
14.    Design a Yoga Therapy Treatment Plan with a client with the understanding of chakra 4
15.    Design a Yoga Therapy Treatment Plan with a client with the understanding of chakra 5
16.    Design a Yoga Therapy Treatment Plan with a client with the understanding of chakra 6
17.    Design a Yoga Therapy Treatment Plan with a client with the understanding of chakra 7
18.    Evaluate the Yoga Treatment Plan with a client
19.    Formulate impressions and observations of the session
20.    Evaluate what came up physically, emotionally and spiritually for the client
21.    Interpret client’s engagement in the session
22.    Evaluate the client’s motivation to continue to participate in yoga therapy
23.    Collaborate with an eating disorders treatment team to evaluate treatment plan and if updated plan is needed
24.    Prepare a lesson plan for a group
25.    Plan and evaluate a lesson plan for a group
26.    Construct a Yoga Therapy Business Plan
27.    Discuss the Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Implications of Yoga therapy
28.    Discuss the Ethical Implications of Yoga therapy
29.    Discuss the Regulatory Implications of Yoga therapy
30.    Evaluate appropriate continuing education programs in order to keep current in the field