For people with Obesity and / or Binge Eating:
The goal is for these individuals to regain control of their nutrition, overcoming addiction to certain foods (e.g., chocolate, sugar, and caffeine products), and liberation from the obsession for food and weight control. The person learns to manage her / his personal problems, negative emotions, anxiety and other difficulties that lead to Binge Eating and Obesity so that weight loss is achieved in a less painful way.
During weight loss counselling, the client and counsellor deal with the following topics:
- the healthier management and regulation of emotions that lead to comfort eating or binge eating (e.g., more effective management of anger, guilt, shame, pessimism, depression, mental trauma, anxiety, stress, fear, loneliness, etc.)
- maladaptive thoughts and misbeliefs about weight loss and new body weight maintenance
- food addictions (e.g., bread, sugar)
- self-sabotage, psychological conflicts and barriers that can be subconsciously put forward by the person wanting to lose weight
- improving body image
- increasing readiness and motivation, and other key ingredients of successful weight loss and new body weight maintenance
- proper nutritional guidance, including the basic principles of a healthy and balanced diet as a way of life
- choosing the right nutritional intervention, if needed, according to the individual’s lifestyle and needs
- setting realistic goals (smart targets)
- supporting the adherence to an appropriate nutritional program, in cooperation with a nutritionist where necessary
- sustaining the outcomes (during the final stage of treatment) and the prevention of problematic behaviours and unpleasant situations
Assistance, support and guidance are also provided to family members (parents, partners and children), where necessary, for an integrated approach.
Our centre also provides assistance, support and guidance to effectively treat Child Obesity in cooperation with other experts where necessary.