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WelcometoLightUniversityandthe“TheWeightManagementChallenge2.0:FoodAddiction,Diet&NutritionScience”programofstudy.Ourprayeristhatyouwillbeblessedbyyourstudiesandincreaseyoureffectivenessinreachingout to others. We believe you will find this program to be academically-sound, clinically-excellentandbiblically-based.Our faculty represents some of the best in their field—including professors, counselors, andministers who provide students with current, practical instruction relevant to the needs oftoday’sgenerations.Wehavealsoworkedhardtoprovideyouwithaprogramthatisconvenientandflexible,givingyoutheadvantageof“classroominstruction”onlineandallowingyoutocompleteyourtrainingonyourowntimeandscheduleinthecomfortofyourhomeoroffice.Thetestmaterialcanbefoundatwww.lightuniversity.comandmaybetakenopenbook.Onceyouhavesuccessfullycompletedthetest,whichcoverstheunitswithinthiscourse,youwillbeawardedacertificateofcompletionsignifyingyouhavecompletedthisprogramofstudy.Thank you for your interest in this program of study. Our prayer is that you will grow inknowledge,discernment,andpeople-skillsthroughoutthiscourseofstudy.Sincerely,

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TheAmericanAssociationofChristianCounselors

• Representsthe largestorganizedmembershipofChristiancounselorsandcaregivers intheworld,havingjustcelebratedits30thanniversaryin2016.

• Known for its top-tier publications (Christian Counseling Today and Christian CounselingConnection), professional credentialing opportunities offered through the InternationalBoard of Christian Care (IBCC), excellence in Christian counseling education, an array ofbroad-basedconferencesandlivetrainingevents,radioprograms,regulatoryandadvocacyeffortsonbehalfofChristianprofessionals,apeer-reviewedEthicsCode,andcollaborativepartnershipssuchasCompassion International, theAACChasbecomethefaceofChristiancounselingtoday.

• TheAACCalsohelpedlaunchtheInternationalChristianCoachingAssociation(ICCA)in2011,

andhasdevelopedanumberofeffectivetoolsandtrainingresourcesforLifeCoaches.OurMission

The AACC is committed to assisting Christian counselors, the entire “community of care,”licensedprofessionals,pastors,andlaychurchmemberswithlittleornoformaltraining.Itisourintention to equip clinical, pastoral, and lay caregivers with biblical truth and psychosocialinsights that minister to hurting persons and help them move to personal wholeness,interpersonalcompetence,mentalstability,andspiritualmaturity.

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OurVision

TheAACC’svisionhastwocriticaldimensions:First,wedesiretoservetheworldwideChristianChurch by helping foster maturity in Christ. Second, we aim to serve, educate, and equip1,000,000 professional clinicians, pastoral counselors, and lay helpers throughout the nextdecade.WearecommittedtohelpingtheChurchequipGod’speopletoloveandcareforoneanother.We recognize Christian counseling as a unique form of Christian discipleship, assisting theChurch in its call to bring believers to maturity in the lifelong process of sanctification—ofgrowingtomaturityinChristandexperiencingabundantlife.Werecognizesomearegiftedtodosointhecontextofaclinical,professionaland/orpastoralmanner.Wealsobelieveselectedlaypeoplearecalledtocareforothersandthattheyneedtheappropriatetrainingandmentoringtodoso.WebelievetheroleofthehelpingministryintheChurchmust be supported by three strong cords: the pastor, the lay helper, and the clinicalprofessional.ItistothesethreerolesthattheAACCisdedicatedtoserve(Ephesians4:11-13).

OurCoreValues

InthenameofChrist,theAmericanAssociationofChristianCounselorsabidesbythefollowingvalues:

VALUE1:OURSOURCEWearecommittedtohonor JesusChristandglorifyGod,remaining flexibleandresponsivetotheHolySpiritinallthatHehascalledustobeanddo.VALUE2:OURSTRENGTHWearecommittedtobiblicaltruths,andtoclinicalexcellenceandunityinthedeliveryofallourresources,services,training,andbenefits.VALUE3:OURSERVICEWe are committed to effectively and competently serve the community of careworldwide—both ourmembership and the Church at large—with excellence and timeliness, and by over-deliveryonourpromises.VALUE4:OURSTAFFWearecommittedtovalueand invest inourpeopleaspartners inourmissiontohelpotherseffectivelyprovideChrist-centeredcounselingandsoulcareforhurtingpeople.VALUE5:OURSTEWARDSHIPWe are committed to profitably steward the resources God gives to us in order to continueservingtheneedsofhurtingpeople.

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LightUniversity• Established in1999underthe leadershipofDr.TimClinton—hasnowseennearly300,000

students from around the world (including lay caregivers, pastors and chaplains, crisisresponders,lifecoaches,andlicensedmentalhealthpractitioners)enrollincoursesthataredelivered via multiple formats (live conference and Webinar presentations, video-basedcertificationtraining,andastate-of-the-art,onlinedistanceteachingplatform).

• Thesepresentations, courses, and certificateanddiplomaprogramsofferoneof themostcomprehensive orientations to Christian counseling anywhere. The strength of LightUniversity is partially determinedby itsworld-class faculty—more than150of the leadingChristianeducators,authors,mentalhealthcliniciansandlifecoachingexpertsintheUnitedStates. This core group of facultymembers represents a literal “Who’sWho” in Christiancounseling. No other university in the world has pulled together such a diverse andcomprehensivegroupofprofessionals.

• Educational and training materials cover more than 40 relevant core areas in Christian

counseling, life coaching,mediation, and crisis response—equipping competent caregiversand ministry leaders who are making a difference in their churches, communities, andorganizations.

OurMissionStatement

TotrainonemillionBiblicalCounselors,ChristianLifeCoaches,andChristianCrisisRespondersbyeducating,equipping,andservingtoday’sChristianleaders.

AcademicallySound•ClinicallyExcellent•DistinctivelyChristian

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Video-basedCurriculum

• Utilizes DVD presentations that incorporate more than 150 of the leading Christianeducators,authors,mentalhealthclinicians,andlifecoachingexpertsintheUnitedStates.

• Eachpresentationisapproximately50-60minutesinlengthandmostareaccompaniedbyacorresponding text (inoutline format)anda10-questionexamination tomeasure learningoutcomes.Therearenearly1,000uniquepresentationsthatareavailableandorganizedinvariouscourseofferings.

• Learning is self-directed and pacing is determined according to the individual time

parameters/scheduleofeachparticipant.• With the successful completion of each program course, participants receive an official

Certificate of Completion. In addition to the normal Certificate of Completion that eachparticipant receives, Regular and Advanced Diplomas in Biblical Counseling are alsoavailable.

! TheRegular Diploma is awarded by takingCaring for PeopleGod’sWay,BreakingFree,andoneadditionalElectiveamongtheavailableCoreCourses.

! TheAdvancedDiploma isawardedbytakingCaringforPeopleGod’sWay,BreakingFree,andanythreeElectivesamongtheavailableCoreCourses.

Credentialing

• LightUniversitycourses,programs,certificates,anddiplomasarerecognizedandendorsedbytheInternationalBoardofChristianCare(IBCC)anditsthreeaffiliateBoards:theBoardofChristianProfessional&PastoralCounselors(BCPPC);theBoardofChristianLifeCoaching(BCLC);andtheBoardofChristianCrisis&TraumaResponse(BCCTR).

• Credentialing is a separate process from certificate or diploma completion. However, theIBCCacceptsLightUniversityandLightUniversityOnlineprogramsasmeetingtheacademicrequirementsforcredentialingpurposes.Graduatesareeligibletoapplyforcredentialinginmostcases.

! Credentialinginvolvesanapplication,attestation,andpersonalreferences.

! Credential renewals includeContinuingEducation requirements, re-attestation,andoccureitherannuallyorbienniallydependingonthespecificBoard.

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OnlineTesting

TheURLfortakingallquizzesforthiscourseis:http://www.lightuniversity.com/my-account/.

• TOLOGINTOYOURACCOUNT

! You should have received an e-mail upon checkout that included your username,password,andalinktologintoyouraccountonline.

• MYDASHBOARDPAGE

! Once registered, you will see theMy DVD Course Dashboard link by placing yourmousepointerovertheMyAccountmenuinthetopbaroftheWebsite.Thispagewill include student PROFILE information and the COURSES for which you areregistered.TheLOG-OUTandMYDASHBOARD tabswillbeatthetoprightofeachscreen. Clicking on the > next to the course will take you to the course pagecontainingthequizzes.

• QUIZZES

! Simplyclickonthefirstquiztobegin.• PRINTCERTIFICATE

Afterallquizzesare successfully completed,a “PrintYourCertificate”buttonwill appearnearthetopofthecoursepage.YouwillnowbeabletoprintaCertificateofCompletion.Yournameandthecourseinformationarepre-populated.ContinuingEducationThe AACC is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to offer continuingeducationforpsychologists.TheAACCisaco-sponsorofthistrainingcurriculumandaNationalBoard for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM). TheAACC may award NBCC approved clock hours for events or programs that meet NBCCrequirements.TheAACCmaintainsresponsibilityforthecontentofthistrainingcurriculum.TheAACCalsoofferscontinuingeducationcreditforplaytherapiststhroughtheAssociationforPlayTherapy (APT Approved Provider #14-373), so long as the training element is specificallyapplicabletothepracticeofplaytherapy.Itremainstheresponsibilityofeachindividualtobeawareofhis/herstatelicensureandContinuingEducationrequirements.AlettercertifyingparticipationwillbemailedtothoseindividualswhosubmitaContinuingEducationrequestandhavesuccessfullycompletedallcourserequirements.

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Presenterfor

TheWeightManagementChallenge2.0:FoodAddiction,Diet&NutritionScience

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PresenterBiographyRhona Epstein, Psy.D., is a licensedpsychologist, certifiedaddictions counselor,marriageandfamily therapist in thePhiladelphiaarea,and theauthorof thebook,FoodTriggers:EndYourCravings, EatWell, and Live Better (Worthy Publishing). Formore than 25 years, she has ledseminars,conferences,andtherapeuticworkshopstohelppeopleovercomefoodaddictionanditsunderlyingissues.Dr.EpsteinreceivedherdoctorateinclinicalpsychologyfromChestnutHillCollege, and hermaster’s degree in counseling psychology from TempleUniversity. Fromherownpersonalexperienceandrecoveryfromfoodaddiction,Dr.Epsteinispassionatetoaddressthe needs of the whole person (mind, body, and spirit). Visit her Web site atwww.rhonaepstein.com.

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TableofContents:

TWM101:HealthyWeightLossinTreatmentofBingeEatingandFoodAddiction..................11RhonaEpstein,Psy.D.,C.A.C.

TWM102:Food,Mind&Mood:TheBattlewithOvereatingintheBodyandtheBrain..........16RhonaEpstein,Psy.D.,C.A.C.

TWM103:EffectiveCounselingStrategiesforTreatingFoodAddiction..................................22RhonaEpstein,Psy.D.,C.A.C.

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TWM101:

HealthyWeightLossinTreatmentofBingeEatingandFoodAddiction

RhonaEpstein,Psy.D.,C.A.C.

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Summary

Inthis lecture,Dr.Epsteintakesacloser lookathowtreatmentproviderscannavigateweight

loss matters to manage binge eating and food addiction. The importance of how to assess

weightlosshistoryisdiscussed,andstrategiesforhelpingclientsrecognizeandovercomeself-

defeatingattitudesandbehaviorsareexplored.

LearningObjectives

1. Participantswilldiscusstherootsoffoodaddictionandhowfoodaddictioncan impact

peoplethroughoutthelifespan.

2. Participantswilldiscoverhowtosetupafoodaddictionrecoveryplanwithclients.

3. Participantswillevaluatetheemotionalissuesunderlyingfoodaddictionanddiscusshow

todealwithplateaus.

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I. WhenDietsDon’tWork

A. TheRootsofFoodAddiction

B. Dr.Epstein’sStory

C. FirstSteps

1. Identifyyourownstruggles.

2. Identifyyourownbiases.

3. Donotbejudgmental.

II. WorkingwithClientswhoareFood-addicted

A. Assessment

1. Createatimeline.

2. Identifypatternsfrompreviousweight-lossattempts.

B. SettingUpaDietPlan

1. Takeitslow.

2. Eatrightandexercisemoderately.

3. Weightlossisatransformation,notaquickfix.

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C. UnderstandingWeightLoss

1. Clientsneedtostopusingfoodasemotionalrelief.

2. Weightlossoccurswhenthemainproblemisaddressed.

D. RecoveryFoodPlan

1. Eliminatefoodsofabusetoendcravings.

2. Identifyredlight,yellowlight,andgreenlightfoods.

3. Createstructureandboundariestokeepfromovereatingandundereating.

4. Getridofthescale.

E. EmotionalIssuesofWeightLoss

1. Bodyimageissues

2. Self-hate

3. Traumahistory

4. Inabilitytotoleratefeelings

5. Changeischallenging

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F. DealingwithPlateaus

1. Teachbodyacceptanceandbodylovetoclients.

2. Thetruthsetspeoplefree.

3. Encourageclientstoseeanutritionist.

4. Encourageclientstolivetheirliveswithoutfear.

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TWM102:

Food,Mind&Mood:TheBattlewithOvereatingintheBodyandtheBrain

RhonaEpstein,Psy.D.,C.A.C.

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Summary

The battle with overeating is not only physical, but also mental. In this lecture, Dr. Epstein

examines the latest scientific researchonhow food can impact thebody andbe a significant

factor in the problems of overconsumption. Dr. Epstein discusses the danger of sugar and

processedfoodsandhowtotakepracticalstepstocombatfoodaddiction.

LearningObjectives

1. Participants will identify how eating poorly can contribute to emotional and mental

disorders.

2. Participantswilldiscussthecaseagainstsugarandprocessedfoods.

3. Participantswillanalyzehowtohelpclientsdevelopandsticktoacomprehensivefood

plan.

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I. TheFood-MoodConnection

A. WhatAreYouEating?

1. Sugarandjunkfoodcontributesto:

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Irritability

• Moodswings

• Brainfog/memoryissues

• Fatigue

2. TheAmericandiet:

• Fastfood

• Processedfood

• Fullofchemicals,salt,sugar,fat

• Makingussick

• Highlyaddictive

B. RecommendedReading

1. TheCaseAgainstSugar–GaryTaubes

2. TheHackingoftheAmericanMind–RobertLustig

3. Salt,Sugar,Fat–MichaelMoss

C. FoodAbuseandHormones

1. Peoplewhoovereatcandevelophormonalchangesthatcausethepersontonot

experiencenormalsignalsoffeelingfull.

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2. Whenapersonovereats,thebrainbecomessensitizedtoLeptinandthereforethey

donotfeelfull.

D. TheObesityEpidemic

1. Therecommendationtoeatlessandexercisemoredoesnotalwayswork.People

oftencannotfollowthroughlong-termand,therefore,givingnutritionaladvicecan

beuseless.

2. Dietsareusuallyshort-lived:Greatresultsendinginweightregained.

3. Surgeriesareoftentemporaryfixes.

II. TheCaseAgainstSugar

A. WhatisSugar?

1. Sugarisnotjustemptycalories.

2. Sugaraffectsthebodydifferentlythanotherthingsweconsume.

3. Acalorieisnotacalorieinthewaypeoplethink—weneedhealthycalories,not

caloriesfromsugarandfat.

4. Sugaristoxicinhighdoses,likealcohol,resultinginfattyliverandimpactingthe

brain.

5. Sugarappearstobeasubstancethatcausespleasurewithapricethatisdifficultto

discernimmediatelyandpaidinfullonlyyearsordecadeslater.

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B. SugarWithdrawal

1. Symptoms

• Headaches

• Bloating

• Nausea

• Muscleaches

• Diarrhea

• Fatigue

• Hunger,cravings

• Anxiety,depression

2. Step1:Feelmotivated

3. Step2:Cravingskickin

4. Step3:Symptomspeak

5. Step4:Starttofeelbetter

III. DevelopingaFoodPlan

A. SticktoYourPlan

1. Planwhatyoueatandeatwhatyouplan

2. Redlightfoods:Addictive

3. Yellowlightfoods:Examinecautiously

4. Greenlightfoods:Healthy

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B. Volume

1. Weighandmeasureyourfood.

2. It’sallaboutportioncontrol.

3. Onesizedoesnotfitall.

C. FoodandMood

1. Eatingtherightfoodsimprovesyourmood.

2. Readthelabels.

3. Bewareofthenamesforsugar:

• Glucose

• Dextrose

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Honey

• Molasses

4. Ifyoufailtoplan,youplantofail.

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TWM103:

EffectiveCounselingStrategiesforTreatingFoodAddiction

RhonaEpstein,Psy.D.,C.A.C.

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Summary

The first step in effectively treating binge eating and food addiction is establishing clinically-

excellent assessment and diagnostic skills. Dr. Epstein discusses how clinicians can determine

treatment direction and approach and integrate these competencies into their practices. Not

everyonewhostruggleswithovereatingisafoodaddict,butmanypeoplewhofindthemselves

physically unable to stop eating may have an addiction to a certain type of food. In this

presentation,Dr.Epsteinwalksviewersthroughthestagesoffoodaddictionanddemonstrates

howtoidentifyafoodaddiction.

LearningObjectives

1. Participantswill explore the typesof eaters andhow todeterminewhether a client is

trulyafoodaddict.

2. Participants will discover the stages of food addiction and the characteristics of each

stage.

3. Participants will examine tools and techniques to utilize in treating clients with food

addiction.

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I. UnderstandingFoodAddictions

A. Dr.Epstein’sStory

B. ComparisontoSubstanceAbuse

1. Tolerance

2. Withdrawal

3. Largeramountstakenoveralongtimethanintended

4. Persistentdesireorunsuccessfuleffortstocutdownorcontrolsubstanceuse

5. Greatdealoftimeisspentinactivitiesnecessarytoobtainthesubstance,usethe

substanceorrecoverfromitseffect

6. Importantsocial,occupational,orrecreationalactivitiesaregivenuporreduced

becausesubstance

II. TypesofEaters

A. TheNormalEater

1. Weightissues

2. Resolvewithdietandexercise

3. Willpower/Discipline

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B. TheEmotionalEater

1. Eatingoverfeelings,stress,worries,etc.

2. Resolveswithcopingskills,therapy,behaviormod,CBT,traumawork

C. FoodAddict

1. Physicaladdictiontocertainfoodsandbehaviors

2. Mentalobsession

3. Usuallyunresolvedtrauma

4. Manyareasoflifeaffected

D. Definition

“Foodaddictionisadiseasecausinglossofcontrolovertheabilitytostopeatingcertain

foods.Scientifically,foodaddictionisaclusterofchemicaldependenciesonspecific

foodsorfoodingeneral….Aftertheingestionofhighlypalatablefoodssuchassugar,

excessfat,and/orsaltthebrainofsomepeopledevelopaphysicalcravingforthese

foods.Overtime,theprogressiveeatingofthesefoodsdistortsaperson’sthinkingand

leadstonegativeconsequencestheydonotwantbutcannotstop.”

III. TheStagesofFoodAddiction

A. EarlyStage

1. Weightissues

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2. Yo-yodieting

3. Occasionalbinges

4. Couldbenormaleatermakingbadchoices

B. MiddleStage

1. Frequentbingeeatingandgrazing

2. Purging

3. Restricting

4. Rationalizing

5. Guilt

6. Couldbefoodaddiction,emotionalorpsychologically-basedeatingdisorder

C. LateStage

1. Obesity

2. TypeIIdiabetes

3. Depression

4. Foodnolongerprovidescomfort,escapeoroblivion

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5. Lossofcontrol

6. Increasingtolerance

D. FinalStage

1. Heartattacks

2. Lostjobs

3. Inabilitytowork

4. Ruinedrelationships

5. Failedgastricbypass

6. Housebound

7. Death

E. HelpingaPersonWhoNeedstoHaveanAbstinentFoodPlan

1. YaleFoodAddictionScale—assessmenttool

2. Thinkofitassubstanceabuse…itisseriousbusinesstohavealittleofthisorthat.

Thecycleofaddictionwillnotendiftheykeephandlingthefoodstheycannot

control.

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3. Foodcannotfixanyotherproblembesideshunger.Itcannotbeanoptiontousefood

foremotionalreasons.

4. Learntocopeotherways,suchaswithsupport,journaling,sittingwithfeelings,etc.

5. Watchoutforexcuses

• Stress

• Conflict

• Social

• Lonely

• Angry

6. Ifwewaitforourproblemstogoawaywewillneverbreakfree.Weneednewways

ofthinkingandresponding.

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