There is no dispute in any circle about the alarming trend towards overweight and obesity that our nation, including its young people, has taken…the “obesity epidemic.” Take a look on any street or at any theme park and, across the board, at least a third of people are overweight or obese. Obesity-related costs are now approaching $147 billion per year, double the amount from 1998. It is widely quoted that today’s generation of children will be the first that will not outlive their parents.
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It’s Rough Being a Teenager
Sunday, July 10th, 2011
For teen boys, Ages 11-14
During their early teenage years, kids face many difficult challenges while trying to effectively manage their emerging physical/social/emotional identities, school demands and parental expectations. This Group will address the following challenges through education, interactive exercises, processing, and other activities.
Body Image Workshop for Teens
Sunday, July 10th, 2011
An ongoing group for high school age girls geared towards feeling better about your body in a world with mixed messages.