2025 Fall Registration Brochure

6 NJAMHAA's Fall Conference 2025 Morning Session Lauren Dorman, MS, RD, CDE Registered School Dietitian and Body Image Expert, Founder Schools, Master Food + Mood Number and Type of Credits: Clinical The Strong Shift: Helping Children Build Resilience to Body Shaming, Course #6426 is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA) as an individual course. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 8/14/2025 - 8/14/2027. Social workers completing this course will receive 1 clinical continuing education credit. This course is approved by the NJ Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies (NJAMHAA), as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider #87719, NJAMHAA is responsible for all aspects of the programming. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Body bullying, also known as body shaming or appearance-related bullying, can have severe and long-lasting effects on a child’s mental and physical health, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Studies reveal that 60% of children report experiencing body bullying, which increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and disordered eating. This session provides cutting-edge, neuroscience-backed strategies to create meaningful change in how children view and care for their bodies. Participants will learn how to integrate safe, inclusive, and empowering body image and nutrition education into their practice—helping children become the CEO of their brain and body. The “Strong Shift” approach supports students in respecting their bodies, overcoming obstacles, nourishing rather than restricting, and cultivating a growth mindset. The Strong Shift: Helping Children Build Resilience to Body Shaming SESSION 1.2 . ................................................................ 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM Learning Objectives: At the end of this session, attendees will be able to: 1. Identify three psychological and three physical impacts experienced by a child who is bullied and feels unsafe in their body. 2. Describe the key skills needed to navigate complex conversations around food and body image in a supportive, sensitive, and empowering way, including examples of effective and ineffective language. 3. List the four core habits that promote improved energy, focus, mood, and productivity in children and adolescents. Target Audience: All Healthcare Providers Audience Target Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced