Weight therapy as part of rehabilitation.
Working with those who are overweight has received little attention or publicity, even though most practitioners have at some time tried to help a client deal with obesity. This review of findings related to 101 cases describes a weight loss program for the disabled at a rehabilitation center and outlines principles that have relevance for any worker whose clients have weight-related problems.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001835:Body Weight; D004038:Diet, Reducing / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008824:Michigan; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D012947:Social Work