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Eat It Up: Empower Your Bariatric Journey – Support Group


  • The Counseling Center for Change 909 Baltimore Boulevard Suite 128 Westminster, MD, 21157 United States (map)

Eat It Up: Empower Your Bariatric Journey – Support Group

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Dive into the transformative power of understanding your relationship with food, emotions, and self-image with Eat It Up by Connie Stapleton, Ph.D. This dynamic program is designed to help you develop the tools needed for a healthier lifestyle, sustainable weight loss, and an improved relationship with yourself and your body.

 Group Overview:

🌟 Why This Program? Eat It Up provides a compassionate, research-based approach to addressing the psychological and emotional factors behind eating habits. Through guided group sessions, you’ll learn how to create meaningful, lasting change while building self-awareness, confidence, and a healthier mindset.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

This program goes beyond the surface to explore topics essential to bariatric success, including: 

·      Emotional eating triggers and coping strategies

·      Developing a positive self-image

·      Building sustainable habits for long-term health

·      Reframing limiting beliefs about food and weight

·      Recognizing and addressing unhealthy relationship patterns

Session Details:

·      Dates: January 14th  2025 - March 11, 2025

·      Duration: 8 weeks

·      Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (ZOOM)

·      Cost: $280 total

✨ Think about it—an investment of $280 for a comprehensive, interactive program that supports your bariatric journey is just $35 per session. Gain practical tools, expert guidance, and peer support for a fraction of the cost of traditional therapy.

Key Takeaways:

🌈 Understand Emotional Eating: Identify triggers, challenge harmful patterns, and develop healthier coping mechanisms for emotional struggles.

🍎 Build Healthy Habits: Learn actionable strategies to create a sustainable lifestyle that supports your bariatric goals.

💡 Enhance Self-Awareness: Develop tools for mindfulness, introspection, and self-compassion to strengthen your mental and emotional health.

🚀 Stay Motivated Post-Surgery: Transition from viewing surgery as a "quick fix" to seeing it as part of a holistic journey toward wellness.

💬 Connect with a Supportive Community: Share your journey with others who understand the challenges and triumphs of bariatric transformation.

Take Charge of Your Bariatric Journey Today!

As you progress through the program, you’ll unlock the tools needed to transform your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to align with your health goals. Whether you’re preparing for surgery or navigating life post-op, Eat It Up is your partner in success.

Transform your life and take control of your health. You deserve it!