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Obesity Treatment: Medical Advances, Bias Reduction, and Mental Health Integration
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Virtual Workshop Description
Obesity is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. By 2030, over 50% of Americans are estimated to have a BMI >30. As healthcare professionals, it is important to identify obesity as a chronic medical disease and why successful treatment requires a comprehensive and holistic approach. We will discuss how obesity is a disease and biological factors that make weight management challenging.
Additionally, we will discuss how obesity increases inflammatory signals and elevates risks for numerous medical conditions. We will highlight how second-generation injection weight loss medications (GLP-1RA) are utilized for obesity treatment as well as several other obesity-associated diseases. Moreover, we will discuss emerging research on how GLP-1RA affect mood, alcohol use, and binge eating behaviors.
Considering the psychological and emotional impact of obesity, individuals living with this chronic health condition may feel shame or guilt due to the obesity bias and stigma. We will discuss ways to mitigate the obesity bias in treatment. We will also present a variety of therapeutic techniques to effectively treat individuals with obesity who engage in emotional eating or have experienced trauma associated with body image.
- Identify obesity as a chronic medical disease and describe underlying inflammatory mechanisms that contribute to medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease
- Discuss the role and new FDA indications for GLP-1RA therapies
- Investigate emerging benefits in mood, binge eating with GLP-1RA therapies
- Address ways to mitigate obesity bias in treatment
- Discuss the relationship between trauma, obesity, and emotional eating
- Present therapeutic approaches to treating emotional eating and trauma associated with body image
- Identify ways to promote body positivity
Tonia Vinton, MD is an Assistant Professor in UT Southwestern Medical Group’s Department of Internal Medicine, and a physician in the UT Southwestern Weight Wellness at Texas Health Dallas.
Dr. Vinton received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Texas at Austin and her medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School. She completed her internship and Internal Medicine residency at UT Southwestern. She practiced Hospital Medicine prior to her combined internal medicine and obesity practice at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, where she served as the medical director for the Nutrition and Weight Management Program.
Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Dr. Vinton returned to UT Southwestern in 2021 to provide patients with compassionate and evidence-based care in the Weight Wellness Program’s joint clinic with UT Southwestern Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Vinton is highly active in local and national medical groups. She is the president and founder of the Dallas Obesity Society and a member of the Obesity Medical Association and The Obesity Society. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
Gabrielle Price, PsyD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She serves as the Clinical Psychologist for the Weight Wellness Program in the Internal Medicine Subspecialties Clinic.
Dr. Price holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Health from the University of Arizona. She then earned her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Price completed her postdoctoral residency training at Utah Valley Psychology in Orem, Utah, and her postdoctoral fellowship training at Wellness 360 in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Price utilizes a holistic approach to improve the overall wellness of others, informed by her background as a Certified Integrative Wellness & Life Coach. She uses techniques from traditional cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), and reality therapy, as well as incorporates body awareness and mindfulness techniques into her therapeutic services.
Dr. Price has conducted research on pre-diabetes management, cardiovascular disease prevention, identifying disordered eating behaviors, reducing barriers in community health, and enhancing sexual wellness. She has published research on adhering to ethical considerations of minority populations and couples' therapy. Dr. Price has a strong passion for providing effective and culturally competent care to individuals with intersecting marginalized identities (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergence).
Early Registration (by 02/25/25): DPA Member - $85; Non-Member - $115; DPA Student/Intern/Postdoc Member - $30; Non-Member Student/Intern/Postdoc - $60
Delayed Registration (02/26/25 to 02/27/25): DPA Member - $105; Non-Member - $135; DPA Student/Intern/Postdoc Member - $50; Non-Member Student/Intern/Postdoc - $80
This VIRTUAL WORKSHOP will start promptly at the appointed time. You will receive an email with a link to the workshop after payment is submitted. If you do not see the email, please search your inbox and spam folder for an email from info@dpadallas.org. If you cannot find this email, please reach out to us at least 48 hours before the workshop so that we have adequate time to provide assistance. On the day of the event, please login a few minutes prior to the start of the workshop to ensure your technology is working as expected. Professional development/CEUs will be provided by email following the event.
Psychologists, LPAs, and LSSPs: This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours of professional development. Dallas Psychological Association, Inc. (DPA) maintains responsibility for the program and its content as per TSBEP rule 461.11(c)(2)(A). Counselors: This activity consists of 3.0 clock hours of continuing education. DPA activities meet the continuing education requirements as outlined in Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors rule 681.142. Social Workers: This activity consists of 3.0 clock hours of continuing education. DPA activities meet the continuing education requirements as outlined in Texas State Board of Examiners of Social Workers rules 781.509 and 781.511(a)-(c). Marriage and Family Therapists: This activity consists of 3.0 clock hours of continuing education. DPA activities meet the continuing education requirements as outlined in Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists rule 801.264. For all license categories, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance. Prior to receiving an attendance certificate, an evaluation must be completed. Please retain the certificate of completion and use as proof of completion when required.
Videoconference information will be provided in an email once registration is complete.
Event Contact(s)
Dallas Psychological Association
Registration Info
Registration is required before Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Cancellation Policy:
For workshop registrations, cancellations received at least three business days before the event are fully refundable. There is no refund for cancellations received later. Please note that if you register and do not attend and do not cancel with required notice, you are liable for full payment.