Embark on a journey of self-discovery and meaningful change with our NOW group. This telehealth group is your ally in creating a healthier, more fulfilling life. Making lasting health and lifestyle changes can be challenging. We’ll help you identify, move towards, and maintain your wellness-related goals in an achievable and doable way. Using evidence-based principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we address: physical wellness, personal growth, making professional changes, life transitions (like adjusting postpartum or to a health diagnosis), and improving relationships.
Embark on a journey of self-discovery and meaningful change with our NOW group. This telehealth group is your ally in creating a healthier, more fulfilling life. Making lasting health and lifestyle changes can be challenging. We’ll help you identify, move towards, and maintain your wellness-related goals in an achievable and doable way. Using evidence-based principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, including Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we address: physical wellness, personal growth, making professional changes, life transitions (like adjusting postpartum or to a health diagnosis), and improving relationships.
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If you're contemplating weight loss surgery, this group might be beneficial. A pre-surgical bariatric psychological evaluation is usually required by your surgeon and your insurance company. Most surgeons recognize that weight loss surgery is NOT ONLY A MEDICAL ISSUE, but also a life-changing event. This group focuses on the emotionally readiness for surgery; ensuring adequate social support and learning more about life-style changes after surgery. You will benefit from guidance regarding the emotional impact of surgery and changes to expect.
If you're contemplating weight loss surgery, this group might be beneficial. A pre-surgical bariatric psychological evaluation is usually required by your surgeon and your insurance company. Most surgeons recognize that weight loss surgery is NOT ONLY A MEDICAL ISSUE, but also a life-changing event. This group focuses on the emotionally readiness for surgery; ensuring adequate social support and learning more about life-style changes after surgery. You will benefit from guidance regarding the emotional impact of surgery and changes to expect.
This class is dedicated to working with individuals who want to overcome the everyday obstacles to weight management. It includes group discussion, guest lectures, optional weigh-ins, the role of exercise, journaling , meditation, hypnotherapy, and mindful eating.
Hosted by Ann Marie Sochia
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CHT, NLP
Group meets in Cary, NC 27511
This class is dedicated to working with individuals who want to overcome the everyday obstacles to weight management. It includes group discussion, guest lectures, optional weigh-ins, the role of exercise, journaling , meditation, hypnotherapy, and mindful eating.
This 8 session class is an innovative program being offered every other Saturday that combines ancient and modern Meditation techniques along with advice from an expert in Meditation, Hypnotherapy, and Counseling. This program is designed to help reduce daily stress and improve your overall relaxation techniques. Whether you come for one class or attend all 8 session you will find inner balance and enlightenment. All 8 sessions are recommended to achieve optimal inner balance and peace.
Hosted by Ann Marie Sochia
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, CHT, NLP
Group meets in Cary, NC 27511
This 8 session class is an innovative program being offered every other Saturday that combines ancient and modern Meditation techniques along with advice from an expert in Meditation, Hypnotherapy, and Counseling. This program is designed to help reduce daily stress and improve your overall relaxation techniques. Whether you come for one class or attend all 8 session you will find inner balance and enlightenment. All 8 sessions are recommended to achieve optimal inner balance and peace.
This is a post-bariatric surgery support group designed for patients who want to "get back on track" or "maintain their weight loss." The Goal of this group to help you learn how to manage boredom, frustration, and stress without food; Learn how to change your perspective on food and exercise; and Learn how to deal with family and social situations that involve food.
This is a post-bariatric surgery support group designed for patients who want to "get back on track" or "maintain their weight loss." The Goal of this group to help you learn how to manage boredom, frustration, and stress without food; Learn how to change your perspective on food and exercise; and Learn how to deal with family and social situations that involve food.
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Connect to a four session group on weight loss using online hypnosis, counseling, and information as well as links to use after each session
Hosted by DrRenee Online Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MEd, MA, IMFT
Group meets in Fayetteville, NC 28312
Connect to a four session group on weight loss using online hypnosis, counseling, and information as well as links to use after each session
This small group works with hypnosis through the power of suggestion with an educational component to include links for after each sessions practice. This is online and is a four session program for 2 hours a week. Begin to feel better and build confidence as you become true to yourself
Hosted by DrRenee Online Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MEd, MA, IMFT
Group meets in Fayetteville, NC 28312
This small group works with hypnosis through the power of suggestion with an educational component to include links for after each sessions practice. This is online and is a four session program for 2 hours a week. Begin to feel better and build confidence as you become true to yourself
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Weight Loss Support Groups
What is the relationship between weight management and mental health?
Mental health can be significantly influenced by one's physical health, so overall improvements in one's quality of life as a result of improved physical functioning from weight loss can have an overall positive impact on an individual's mental health and allow them to engage more readily in everyday activities. In addition, many strategies used to manage weight, such as exercise and maintaining a healthy diet, are also associated with reducing the symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression. Individuals may also benefit from the improved self-esteem and self-efficacy that can come with successful weight management.
What is the psychological approach to losing weight?
While there are no specific therapy modalities specifically for weight loss, common psychological therapies can be highly effective in helping clients make lasting lifestyle changes. This may be called the "psychological approach" to weight loss because it does not rely on physical interventions, such as medication or weight loss surgery, to help clients lose weight. Weight loss counseling can be used in addition to or instead of such physical interventions. Some clients simply seek therapy to address the challenges that may accompany weight loss in general, including negative thoughts surrounding their body, disordered eating patterns, or difficulty completing daily tasks as a result of their weight challenges. In such cases, therapists will often utilize behavioral coaching or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts may be influencing their diet and physical activity patterns.
What type of therapy is commonly used in weight loss counseling?
Weight loss counseling often involves a combination of therapy and psychoeducation. Common techniques used by weight loss counselors include journaling, thought diaries, and other Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies that encourage clients to consider how their feelings about their weight loss impact their mental health. Weight loss counselors may also teach clients mindfulness exercises, which can be used by clients during and after eating to be more aware of physical cues from their body surrounding eating. Some clients looking for weight loss therapy may also benefit from group therapy approaches, which utilize the power of social connection and accountability to help clients adhere to their weight loss plan.
Is therapy recommended for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery?
While therapy is not a requirement for individuals undergoing bariatric surgery, many individuals undergoing weight loss surgery may benefit from seeing a counselor. Prior to surgery, counselors can help clients decide whether surgical weight loss is a good fit for them and assist in surgery preparation. Post-surgery, counselors can assist clients with the psychological component of maintaining their weight loss, as well as help clients navigate any postoperative pain. Throughout the surgical process, therapists can help clients process body-image challenges that may come with dramatic changes in weight, as well as manage symptoms of anxiety or depression that may accompany the major life changes bariatric surgery can bring.