Professional Talks:
AANP Live: Diabetes Virtual Conference
Virtual. March 23, 2019
Audience: Healthcare
Comprehensive Obesity Care for the Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
American Association of Nurse Practitioners National Conference
Denver, CO. June 26-July 1, 2018
Audience: Nurse Practitioners
Using the Edmonton Obesity Staging System to Direct Treatment Decisions
Obesity Management History & Physical Exam
Obesity Medicine Association
Webinar. June 7, 2018
Audience: Medical
Bias & ACTION: Overcoming Barriers to Effective Obesity Care, co-presented with Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP
Obesity Medicine Association Spring Obesity Summit
US. April 4-8, 2018
Audience: Medical
My presentation:
Patient-Centered Encounters: The Power of Stories & Shared Decisions
What Happens to the Alchemist?
Seattle WA. April 2017
Audience: Mental health clinicians
Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study Annual Forum Conference
Writing-based workshop to assist clinicians to cope with the trauma and stress that they and their clients were experiencing as a result of the U.S. presidential election and its aftermath.
Freedom from Weight & Shame
Seattle WA. June 2015
Audience: Individuals with obesity who desire freedom from weight-related shame.
Co-presented with Cynthia Benge, LMHC
Experiential workshop for those with obesity. Explored feelings & experiences of weight-related shame. Discussed the medical perspective and learned science of using self-compassion as an antidote.
Weight Management: Beyond Diet & Exercise
Seattle, WA. May 7, 2015
Audience: Nurse Practitioners
Women’s Health Drug Therapy. University of Washington School of Nursing Continuing Education
Talk focused on the science of obesity diagnosis & treatment, including medications. Provided up-to-date information on current anti-obesity medications.
Food for Thought: An Exploration of Weight & Shame
Seattle WA. February 2015 & November 2014
Audience: Mental Health Clinicians
Co-presented with Cynthia Benge, LMHC at the Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study Seattle WA
Educate mental health clinicians on the weight-related shame that those with obesity carry. Discussed the science of obesity and how to approach their clients with knowledge and sensitivity.
Food for Thought: An Exploration of Weight, Shame, & the Unconscious
Seattle WA. April 2014
Audience: Mental Health Clinicians
Educate mental health clinicians on the weight-related shame that those with obesity carry. Discussed the science of obesity and how to approach their clients with knowledge and sensitivity.
Weight Loss Medications
University Of Washington School of Nursing. Women’s Health Drug Therapy Conference. Seattle, WA. May 2013
Audience: Nurse Practitioners. About 150 in attendance.
Talk focused on the diagnosis of obesity and the role of medications in treating it. Information was given on several specific medications, including indications (when to use them), mode of action (how they work), and side effects.
Concepts of Professional Health Care Coaching: Applications for Bariatric Practice
American Society of Bariatric Physicians. Obesity and Associated Conditions Symposium. Orlando, FL. October 2012
Audience: Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician’s Assistants. About 150 in attendance for my talk (break out session with two other presentations being done simultaneously). Conference attendance—about 450
Talk focused on identifying what coaching is and how to use the concepts as we work with patients and help them change/lose weight/focus on their health.
Radiant Women Loving Themselves
Realize Your Radiance Conference. Seattle, WA. March 2011
Audience: Women attending the above one day conference.
Talk focused on helping women incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives.
Weight Management for Women in Midlife
Swedish Medical Center Community Classes. Seattle, WA. March & April 2009
Audience: Midlife women in the community.
Interactive class. Focus was on teaching women incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives—included information about eating, exercise, sleep, hydration, stress-reduction, life balance, finding fulfillment.
Be a Light Unto Yourself
Keynote Speaker. Swedish Women’s Get Healthy Day. Seattle, WA. November 2008
Audience: Women in the community. About 100 in attendance.
Focus was on inspiring women to live healthy lives.
Addressing Weight Loss in Your Primary or Specialty Care Practice
Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA. January 2008
Audience: Nurse Practitioners and Physician’s Assistants working at Swedish, none of whom are obesity specialists
Focus on the evaluation and treatment of obesity.
Weight Loss: Evaluation and Intervention for Metabolic Dysfunction
University of Washington School of Nursing: Annual Advanced Practice Annual Conference. Seattle, WA. November 2007
Audience: Nurse Practitioners from across the state, with some from other states. About 200 at my talk.
Focus on the evaluation and treatment of metabolic issues related to obesity.
Metabolic Syndrome: What You Need to Know
Center for Health Training: annual women’s health conference. Portland, OR. March 2007
Audience: Nurse Practitioners from several western states. About 250 in attendance.
Focus on the evaluation and treatment of metabolic syndrome.
Published Articles:
My Fascination With Food
Forum—Northwest Alliance of Psychoanalytic Study. January 2013, 12-14
Audience: Psychotherapists in the Greater Seattle Area
A Comprehensive Approach to Weight Management
The Bulletin—Journal of the King County Medical Society, 91(5), 27-29. Sep/Oct 2012
Audience: Physicians in King County
Link to PDF »
Understanding Behavior Change—Part 2: How to Help Derailed Patients Get Back on Track
ASBP News. July & August 2011, 8-9
Audience: Obesity Medicine Specialists (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants), 1800 members nationwide.
Download parts 1 and 2 as a PDF
Understanding Behavior Change—Part 1: Setting Patients Up For Success
ASBP News. March & April 2011, 8-9
Audience: Obesity Medicine Specialists (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants), 1800 members nationwide.
Download parts 1 and 2 as a PDF