MB-EAT Group Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (Group Therapy)

Mindless and stress-related eating, emotional eating, disordered eating patterns and obesity have become so common in our culture. Through mindful eating practices, you will learn to pay attention to your eating patterns by learning what your body really needs and why, how to experience the full pleasure and taste of food without overeating, and how to release the guilt and struggle.

Dr. Neil Levitsky (Psychiatrist) will guide you through practices and topics:

• mindfulness meditation and mindful eating exercises

• discussion of nutrition and exercise

• how to reduce binge eating, overeating

• loving kindness and self- compassion practices

• exploration of craving and emotional eating

Important Details:

• You must have OHIP coverage to attend these sessions

• You must first have a REFERRAL FORM a medical doctor to be assessed by Dr. Levitsky, in order to determine your suitability for attending this group therapy.

• Group therapy sessions take place at Get Well Clinic, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm (on Tuesdays or Wednesdays). There are weekly sessions for 10 weeks, and then 2 followup sessions once a month for two months afterwards.

• Registration fee is $150 which covers materials, snacks, admin services, and includes HST.

• Once enrolled in a group therapy program, any unattended sessions are subject to a $60 missed appointment fee (regardless of whether you notified us in advance or not).