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The multiple demands facing individuals today make the treatment for weight loss and overcoming binge eating a challenging one for clients and therapists. In this video, the therapist takes the role of a "coach," predominantly using cognitive–behavioral techniques and interpersonal psychotherapy methods to help the client overcome overeating and lose weight. The initial focus is on methods to overcome binge eating. Once a client is no longer engaging in binge eating, methods to lose weight can be introduced. Interpersonal Psychotherapy Interpersonal psychotherapy focuses on the role that interpersonal problems in relationships play in overeating. The assumption is that there is an interaction between negative mood, interpersonal functioning, and eating problems. Listening skills, negotiation skills, assertiveness skills, and strategies to set appropriate boundaries with others are taught so that clients can learn how to meet their needs with people instead of food. Example of Tool: Relationship Questionnaire Clients are asked to fill out the relationship questionnaire to help identify interpersonal triggers that lead to negative mood and overeating. Questions include the following:
Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy Cognitive–behavioral therapy focuses on changing thoughts and behavior patterns that contribute to disordered eating, as well as developing alternative coping strategies. The dietary restraint model demands versus resources model, and self-talk model are also taught to help clients decrease overeating and lose weight. Example of Tool: Self-Monitoring Form Clients are asked to fill out a self-monitoring form to clarify eating habits. They are asked to report the following information:
After reviewing self-monitoring sheets and identifying patterns to symptoms, therapists should encourage clients to
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