Anxiety and Eating Behaviors: Practical Interventions for Nutrition Professionals (Part Two)
June 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PDT
| This interactive session will focus on evidence-based interventions that nutrition professionals can use to support clients struggling with anxiety-related food challenges. Through case examples and real-world applications, participants will explore effective techniques to help clients manage anxiety, develop healthier eating habits, and improve their overall relationship with food. Attendees will leave with actionable tools they can immediately integrate into their practice. |
Learning Objectives:
Following this presentation, participants will:
- Apply practical techniques to clinical case examples, enhancing their ability to support clients with anxiety-related food challenges.
- Utilize effective communication and counseling strategies to help clients navigate anxiety-related eating difficulties.
- Implement behavioral strategies to promote consistent, sustainable nutrition habits for clients with anxiety.
- Recognize when a client’s needs exceed nutritional counseling and determine when to refer out for additional support.
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.
