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Kirschenbaum, D.S., Craig, R.D., Decker, T.M., & Germann, J.N. (under review). The remarkable potential of scientifically based immersion programs for the treatment of childhood and adolescent obesity: Wellspring camps demonstrate substantial weight loss even during a follow-up period.
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Wellspring Camps were based on the
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Two-day family workshops were scheduled at the end of each camp session. Attending families participated in all aspects of the program and learned the details of the
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