THE  BINGE/COMPULSIVE  EATING

                       INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM

The incidence of binge/compulsive eating is prevalent in our culture. The physical consequences may include high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, stress on the pancreas (secondary diabetes), dental  and digestive problems. The psychological features include depression, anxiety and anger; fear; low self-esteem; hypersensitivity to criticism and approval; powerlessness; numbness; social preoccupation with food, weight, and appearance; social withdrawal and isolation. Secrecy is the result of the shame and guilt experienced. The Binge/Compulsive Eating Individual Program reduces the shame, guilt and isolation, enhancing recovery.

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description

• Consumption of large amount of food in a limited period of time

• Feelings of loss of control and marked distress over eating behavior

• No Purging

• Impulse difficulties in other areas of life

skills & concepts       

• The Problem with Shame

• Binge/Compulsive Eating Works for you

• Clarifying Expectations

• Dieting Doesn't Work

• Keeping a Food Journal

• Distinguishing between Physical and Psychological Hunger

• Setting Realistic Short-Term Goals

• Discussion of Goal Setting and Food Journal

• Good and Bad Food

• Enough and Too Much Food

• Identifying Feelings

• Taking a Feelings Inventory

• Identifying the Internal Critic

• Developing Alternatives to Binge/Compulsive Eating

• Asking for Help

• Expressing Negative Emotion: 'Saying NO'

• Relapse Prevention

• Summing Up

goals

• To reduce shame, guilt, and isolation, thus increasing sense of hope

• To learn effective coping skills leading to increased self-esteem and providing alternatives to bingeing

format

The Binge/Compulsive Eating Individual Program uses a skill building format and each new skill relies, to some extent, on what has previously been learned, therefore participants are strongly encouraged to attend all twelve (12) sessions. The Individual Sessions begin and end on time, lasting forty-five minutes (45min). Everyone is encouraged to do homework assignments.

consultation

Interested persons may call or e-mail (see below contact info) for an initial consult session to discuss the process participation. The Binge/Compulsive Eating Individual Program is most useful for people who are willing to honestly examine and recognize the consequences of their problem.

cost & locations

The Binge/Compulsive Eating Individual Program includes 12 sessions and costs $150 per session. A variety of payment options are available as well as medical insurance reimbursement.