Current Groups and Classes
1) Weighty-Issues Groups
Groups for women 21+ interested in probing the issues behind obsession with weight and body image. This group is appropriate for women who binge eat, are bulimic or anorexic.
More information about groups
2) Object Relations...Theory & Clinical Application
A monthly study, discussion, and case consultation group for therapists. One Saturday per month at 10:00 - 11:30. More information about the group
3) Los Angeles Eating Disorder Study Center
Dr. Smith is a core faculty member of the Center currently presenting a 30-week advanced course for mental health professionals in the study of eating disorders.
This advanced training course looks at the psychological, developmental, medical, nutritional, and environmental influences in eating disorders, and approaches to treatment.
4) Eating Disorders – When Words Fail: The Use of Food to Express Troubled States of Mind
Saturday, February 27, 2010 in Santa Monica
9:00 a. m. – 12:00 p.m. This workshop for mental health professionals focuses on eating patterns that develop to cope with painful feelings. Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating become “solutions” that function to soothe, calm and control emotions. We will address technique and treatment of eating disorders within the therapeutic relationship.
