Binge Eating Disorder Primary Care Patient Manual

Description

“Making Changes for Binge Eating Disorder – Primary Care” is a specialized treatment program designed specifically to meet the needs of individuals with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) being treated in a primary care setting.  This version of the BED Making Changes program is shorter than the original treatment protocol (16 weeks versus 20), and focuses on the health, rather than body image concerns of this group of individuals.    This program is particularly helpful for the approximately 40% of BED patients who do not experience overvaluation of weight and shape, or for patients who can access treatment of body image concerns after this program.  The psycho-education begins by looking at the nature of BED, and then moves to address the issues of weight management (and in particular, weight loss) in detail. Group members are given updated information on different recommended weight management options (healthy living; weight loss through lifestyle change; weight loss with the use of medications; weight loss through bariatric surgery), with particular emphasis on what is known for people with Binge Eating Disorder. Group members choose the weight management approach they feel is right for them. Group members plan their eating and activity; use self-monitoring to track eating and symptoms and learn skills to manage practical, emotional and interpersonal triggers. 

• 128 pages
• 24# Hammermill laser printed both sides
• spiral bound with 12# Carolina covers