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Dr. Jennifer Shapiro Publications & Presentations

  • Writer: Jennifer Shapiro, PhD, CEDS
    Jennifer Shapiro, PhD, CEDS
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Peer-Reviewed Scientific or Medical Journals


  1. Zerwas SC, Watson HJ, Hofmeier SM, Levine MD, Hamer RM, Crosby RD, Runfola CD, Peat CM, Shapiro JR, Zimmer B, Moessner M, Kordy H, Marcus MD, Bulik CM. CBT4BN: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Online Chat and Face-to-Face Group Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa.  Psychother Psychosom. 2017;86(1):47-53. Epub 2016 Nov 25. PMID: 27883997

  2. Shapiro JR, Koro T, Doran N, Thompson S, Sallis JF, Calfas K, Patrick K. Text4Diet: a randomized controlled study using text messaging for weight loss behaviors. Prev Med. 2012 Nov;55(5):412-7.

  3. Shapiro JR, Bauer S, Andrews E, Pisetsky E, Bulik-Sullivan B, Hamer RM, Bulik CM. Mobile Therapy: Use of Text-Messaging in the Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa. Int J Eat Disord 2010;43(6):513-9

  4. Lundgren, JD, Shaprio, JR, Bulik, CM. Night Eating Patterns of Patients with Bulimia Nervosa: A Preliminary Report.  Eating and Weight Disorders: Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia, and Obesity 2008; 13: 171-175.

  5. Shapiro JR, Pisetsky E, Crenshaw W., Spainhour S., Hamer R, Dymek-Valentine M, Bulik CM. Exploratory Study to Decrease Post-Prandial Anxiety: Just Relax! Int J Eat Disord 2008; 41:728–733.

  6. Shapiro JR, Bauer S, Kordy H, Hamer RM, Ward D, Bulik CM. Use of Text Messaging for Monitoring Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, Physical Activity, and Screen Time in Children: A Pilot Study. J Nutr Educ Behav. 2008;40:385-391.

  7. Bulik CM, Brownley K, Shapiro JR. Diagnosis and Management of Binge Eating Disorder. Invited Article. World Psychiatry, 2007; 6 (3):142-8.

  8. Taylor CB, Franko DL, Neumark-Sztainer D, Paxton SJ, & Shapiro JR. Public health approach to eating disorders. Letter to Editor. The Lancet, Jun 9, 2007;369: 1928.

  9. Shapiro JR, Reba-Harrelson L, Dymek-Valentine M, Woolson S, Hamer RM, Bulik, CM. Feasibility and acceptability of CD-ROM-based cognitive-behavioural treatment for binge eating disorder. Eur Eat Disord Rev 2007; 15 (3): 163-174.

  10. Shapiro JR, Woolson W, Hamer RM, Marcus M. Kalarchian M, Bulik, CM. Evaluating Binge Eating in Children: Development of the Children’s Binge Eating Scale (C-BEDS).  Int J Eat Disord 2007; 40: 82-89.

  11. Shapiro JR, Berkman ND, Brownley KA, Sedway JA, Lohr KN, Bulik M. Bulimia Nervosa Treatment: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.  Int J Eat Disord 2007; 40: 321-336.

  12. Shapiro JR, Stout A, Musante G. “Structure-size me:” Weight and health changes over a four week structured program. Eat Behav 2005; 6:169-178.

  13. Shapiro JR, Anderson DA, Danoff-Burg S. A pilot study of the effects of weight loss on Fibromyalgia Symptoms. J Psychosom Res 2005; 59: 275-282.

  14. Shapiro JR, Anderson DA. Counterregulatory eating in multiple item test meals. Eat Behav 2005; 6: 169-178.

  15. Lundgren JD, Anderson DA, Thompson,JK, Shapiro JR, Paulosky CA. Perception of teasing in underweight persons: A modification of the perception of teasing scale. Eat Weight Disord 2004; 9: 139-146.

  16. Anderson DA, Lundgren JD, Shapiro JR, Paulosky CA. Assessment of eating disorders: Review and recommendations for clinical use. Behav Modif  2004; 28:,763-82.

  17. Shapiro JR, Anderson DA. The effects of restraint, gender, and body mass index on  the accuracy of self-reported weight. Int J Eat Disord 2003; 34:177-180.

  18. Anderson, DA, Shapiro JR, Lundgren JD. The freshman year of college as a critical period for weight gain: An initial evaluation. Eat Behav 2003; 4: 363-367.

  19. Anderson DA, Lundgren JD, Shapiro JR, Paulosky CA. Weight goals in a college-age population. Obes Res, 2003; 11: 274-278.

  20. Anderson DA, Shapiro JR, Lundgren JD, Spataro LE, Frye, CA. Self-reported dietary restraint is associated with elevated levels of salivary cortisol. Appetite 2002;, 38: 13-17.

  21. Anderson DA, Shapiro JR, Lundgren JD. The behavioral treatment of obesity. The Behavior Analyst Today 2001; 2: 133-140.


Book Chapters


  1. Bulik CM, Brownley KA, Shapiro JR, Berkman N. Anorexia Nervosa. In Sturmey, P & Hersen, M (Eds.), Handbook of evidence-based practice in clinical psychology.  Volume 1:  Child and adolescent disorders, Volume II:  Adult disorders. Wiley. 2013

  2. Shapiro JR, & Bulik CM. Cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) for obesity. Invited Book Chapter, In: P. Vinai (ED.). Pathways to Obesity and Main Roads to Recovery. Chapter 14. Nova Science Publishers, Cuneo, Italy 2011.

  3. Shapiro JR, & Bauer S. Use of the Short Message Service (SMS)-Based Interventions to Enhance CBT. In: B. Klein and J. Proudfoot (Eds). Oxford Guide to Low Intensity CBT Interventions pgs. 281-286. Oxford University Press, Inc., NY. 2010.

  4. Raney TJ, Shapiro JR, Bulik CM. Evidence-based psychotherapies for eating disorders. US Psychiatry Review, Volume 2, 29-31. 2009

  5. Peat CM, Shapiro JR, Bulik CM, Brownley KA. Evidence Informed Strategies of Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity: Update and Future Directions. In I. Dancyger and V. Fornari (Eds). Evidence Based Treatment for Eating Disorders: Children, Adolescents and Adults, 2nd Ed. pp. 231-256. 2009.

  6. Shapiro JR, & Bulik CM. Childhood onset eating disorders. Invited Book Chapter. In: K. Keller & J.G. Golson (Eds): Encyclopedia of Obesity (Vol 1) p. 135. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA. 2008.

  7. Shapiro JR, & Bulik CM. Cognitive behavior therapy. Invited Book Chapter. In: K. Keller & J.G. Golson (Eds): Encyclopedia of Obesity (Vol 1) pgs. 148-151. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA. 2008.

  8. Brownley K, Shapiro JR., Bulik CM. Evidence-informed strategies for binge eating disorder and obesity. Invited Book Chapter. In: I. Dancyger & V. Fornari (Eds): Evidence Based Treatments for Eating Disorders: Children, Adolescents and Adults. Nova Science Publishers, New York. 2008.

  9. Shapiro JR, & Bulik CM.  POWER: A Cognitive Behavioral Program for the treatment of Obesity and binge eating disorder.  In: S Bauer & H. Kordy (Eds). E-Mental-Health (1st Edition) pgs: 149-162. Springer Medizin Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany.  2008.

  10. Shapiro JR, & Bulik CM. “Cibo e computer, la psicoterapia cognitiva dall’approccio classico all’auto aiuto con l’utilizzo delle tecnologie informatiche.”  (Self-help treatment for binge-eating disorder). Invited Book Chapter. In P. Vinai & P. Todisco (Eds): “Quando le emozioni diventano cibo, psicoterapia cognitiva del Binge Eating Disorder”. Cortina Milano. 2007.



Sample of Prior Invited Speaking Engagement Venues









Sample of Prior Speaking Engagement Titles


  • “Eating Disorders: Facts, clinical presentation, and treatment”.

  • “Treatment of eating disorders and obesity: Assessment and management of obesity”.

  • “Emotional Eating: The relation between food and environmental triggers, thoughts, and feelings”. 

  • “Adolescents and Obesity: Physical and psychological consequences”.

  • “Weight Concerns in Children: Behavioral Treatment”.

  • “Childhood Weight Management: Tools and Techniques”.

  • “Biopsychosocial Intervention for Childhood Weight Control”.

  • “Psychological Health and Obesity: What the practitioner should know”. 

  • “The Effect of Weight Loss on Fibromyalgia Symptoms”. 

  • “Text messaging in the treatment of childhood overweight”.

  • “Using Technology to Leverage Behavioral Treatment of Obesity”.

  • “Through Thick and Thin; Relationships after Weight Loss Surgery”.

  • “Pre-surgery Assessment for Obesity and Gastric Bypass Surgery”.

  • “The Psychology of Bariatric Surgery”.

  • “Psychological Support Mechanisms for Obesity”.




Sample of Media Appearances



KPBS Mid-Day Edition with Jade Hindmon and Ashley Rusch (3/24/2024): Weight-loss drugs change how we treat, talk about obesity.




The Importance of Therapy - After Weight Loss Surgery Interview w/ Dr. Shapiro Episode 88. Our Sleeved Life Podcast with Kel and Mel.




Shapiro, JR. Food Addiction: Do you think you have it? Invited speaker at the Bariatric Society

Retreat. San Diego (11/13/2021). Filmed for OSLP.




Obesity Help (3/2017): The Truth About the Psychological Evaluation for Weight Loss Surgery:



Obesity Help (3/2016): For Better or For Worse: Intimate Relationships after Weight Loss Surgery



The Atlantic (2012): The Perfected Self



Should You Try Therapy for Weight Loss? (5/4/2018). US News and World Report.



WRAL 5:00 News (1/9/07): Weight loss struggle can lead to eating disorders for women.






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