GEM Academy Is Helping Teen Girls Battle Body Image And Weight Issues With Jim Hershey

GEM Academy Is Helping Teen Girls Battle Body Image And Weight Issues With Jim HersheyJim is the founder and executive director of GEM Academy, a solutions-based treatment program for adolescent girls who struggle with obesity.The format of GEM Academy is similar to a boarding school with a curriculum inclusive of high school general studies, nutrition and culinary, fitness, therapy, community service, and experiential learning.For the last 14 years, Jim has specialized exclusively in therapeutic work with overweight teens and young adults, with an emphasis on immersion programs, long-term treatment, and aftercare. Jim worked as a clinician working with college athletes in the field of sport psychology. He has amassed over 8000 hours of direct client work in this specialty putting Jim in a small, exclusive group of clinicians in the world. As a member of the Obesity Action Coalition Jim is a constant advocate and educator regarding the causes of obesity and effective interventions.Learn more about GEM Academy here - gemacademyaz.com***Please consider leaving a review of the show - it will really help the show reach more people - thank you! Learn more about John Cordray at www.johncordray.com  Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showRate the show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider providing an honest rating of the show here www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/reviews/new . Disclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licensed therapist for help.

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