Learn the principles of mindfulness as they relate to eating in this hands-on course. You’ll explore case conceptualization, mindful eating practices and relevant exercises for eating problems. You’ll learn more about triggers that can lead to overeating, emotional eating and loss of control. This course provides an introduction to the theoretical and research underpinnings of disordered eating patterns and the rationale for the application of mindful eating interventions. In addition, you will learn how to apply a mindful framework for dealing with maladaptive eating behaviours, including emotional eating, loss of control, over eating and grazing.
What You'll Learn
Engage in mindfulness-based practices including meditations, mindful eating, visualizations and mindful movements.
Notice the relationship between thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations associated with eating.
Identify ways to incorporate mindful eating techniques into daily life in order to cultivate a healthier relationship with food.
Learn 2-3 mindful eating practices, which can be used with clients/patients.
Deepen mindful eating practices in your own life.
This course is offered through the Applied Specialization in Mindfulness Meditation at the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies. For more information about the certificate program, click HERE.
Instructor: Chau Du, M.Sc.RP & Susan Wnuk, PhD, C.Psych Date: TBA Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm Fee: $350.00 Location: Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work University of Toronto 246 Bloor Street W, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1V4