Summary: This episode is relevant to both consumers and professionals. In this episode, R. Trent Codd,III, Ed.S., interviews Lee Kern, LCSW about the behaviorally-based residential weight loss program, Structure House, and issues related to the behavioral treatment of obesity. A sampling of the topics they discuss include: ·The Structure House approach to treating obesity · The research base supporting this approach · Practical strategies for weight loss · Reasonable weight loss goals · The importance of exercise and methods of exercising when one has physical limitations which interfere with exercise · Causes of obesity · Resources for listeners LEE KERN, MSW, LCSW BIOGRAPHY Lee Kern, MSW, LCSW, is the Clinical Director at Structure House, a nationally recognized psychologically based residential weight control center in Durham, NC. He supervises a team of therapists and contributes to the development of the clinical program, providing psychotherapy and psycho-educational workshops. He received a Masters of Social Work from the University of North Carolina and serves as an Adjunct Instructor for the UNC-CH School of Social Work. He is a regular contributing author to WLS Lifestyles Magazine, and has conducted studies and authored publications on successful weight management. In addition to working with weight and eating issues his professional interests include stress management, relapse prevention, lifestyle change, motivation, life goals and addiction.
