Honey, Does This Make My Butt Look Big? - About the Author

Lydia Hanich is a licensed psychotherapist and frequent public speaker who specializes in eating disorders and body image issues. She obtained an M.A in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco and a B.A. in International Business and Language Area Studies from St. Norbert College. Due to her extensive experience and expertise, she is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.

Ms. Hanich was part of a pioneering team of professionals that created a model for one of the nation’s first inpatient eating disorders program. In her private practice, Hanich provides treatment to individuals, couples, families and groups and is frequently called upon by therapists and health professionals for consultation.

In addition to her professional pursuits, Hanich has lived and studied in Europe and South-East Asia, and worked alongside Mother Teresa as a volunteer for the Missionaries of Charity in India. She has volunteered for the Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Team and the Santa Cruz AIDS Project Mental Health Providers. She has also served on the board of directors and as president of the Santa Cruz California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Hanich currently lives nestled in the redwoods of the Santa Cruz mountains with the husband of her dreams: a man who didn’t notice that she had gained fifty pounds from the time they met to the time they married!
Website: www.funnyhoneybook.com
Email: Lydia@cruzio.com

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