ACA -CCPA 2016 Conference & Expo

ID #124-The Impact of Childhood Obesity on Personal, Social, and Academic Growth in Children (Room 512CG)

01 Apr 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Branch Group A, Child and Adolescent Counseling, School Counseling

Speaker(s): Robika Mylroie, Distance Clinical Professor, Lamar University; Rachael Whitaker, Assistant Professor, Lamar University

There has been research about the physical implications of childhood obesity. However, not as much research has been done in the area of mental health or how practicioners, especially professional school counselors, can help students who are obese. Professional school counselors need to be aware of how childhood obesity impacts students and how they can help their students personally, socially, and academically. Attendees will learn how to use the ASCA National Model among other interventions to help these students.