Anxiety and Eating Behaviors: Understanding the Connection (Part One)
May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
| Anxiety can profoundly impact a person’s relationship with food, influencing appetite, eating behaviors, and long-term dietary patterns. This session explores the psychological effects of anxiety on eating habits and overall well-being, highlighting how different anxiety disorders uniquely shape food-related behaviors. Join us to deepen your understanding and enhance your ability to support clients facing these challenges. |
Learning Objectives:
Following this presentation, participants will:
- Identify the signs of anxiety in clients.
- Understand the psychological impact of anxiety on eating behaviors and overall well-being.
- Develop a foundational understanding of various anxiety disorders
- Identify how specific anxiety disorders influence food-related habits and dietary patterns.
Danielle Wischenka, Ph.D. Bio:
Danielle Wischenka, Ph.D. is a bilingual licensed clinical psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatments. She received her B.Sc. in SUNY Stony Brook in Psychology where she also completed a Minor in Health & Wellness. Dr. Wischenka earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with Health Emphasis from Yeshiva University’s APA accredited Graduate School (Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology).
She began her training in ACT and 3rd wave CBT during graduate school, and went on to complete an APA-accredited internship at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, CA, where she provided CBT and other evidence-based treatments to patients in hospitals. She then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Medicine at VA Palo Alto Health Care (VAPAHCS).
Dr. Wischenka began her own private practice in San Jose, CA, in 2019, where she provides high-quality, evidence-based psychological treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
