Bariatric Surgery Pre and Post Surgery Treatment
The therapists at Shores Counseling recommend individuals contemplating and/or scheduled for bariatric surgery participate in therapy prior to surgery. Participating in therapy prior to surgery allows the individual to develop an understanding of their emotional struggles and assists with the implementation of healthy coping skills which can be utilized after the surgery to create a successful experience.
Childhood Obesity
Currently, childhood obesity is described as an "epidemic" in our society. Therapists at Shores Counseling will work closely with parents and their children to increase healthy eating and exercise patterns without dieting. We believe that parents are in charge of what children eat, where children eat, and the children decide how much they will eat. Our emphasis is on children being allowed to be children and not getting "caught up in or by" the diet culture. We focus on teaching parents and children how to implement a healthy life style filled with making healthy and positive choices!