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Back to Episodes25. Weighty Conversations with teens: How to emphasize health instead of weight with Dr. Peggy Greco
Description
Dr. Peggy Greco shares practical tips for navigating challenging conversation with teens who have eating disorders and/or obesity including:
* How to shift the conversation from WEIGHT to focus instead on HEALTH
* How to focus on non-weight metrics of health such as:
· mood
· energy levels
· activity levels
· healthy eating habits
· clarity of thinking
* How to understand why teens with eating disorders may be resistant to treatment
Dr. Peggy Greco, PhD is a pediatric psychologist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She serves as the Assistant Vice President, and Chief Patient Experience Officer for a large children’s healthcare system. One of her clinical areas of interest is in working with kids and families with eating disorders.
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