LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services, LLP

We are pleased to introduce a 6-week Emotional Eating and Body Image Group for adult women (30 and above). This group is designed for women who struggle with body dissatisfaction and the pressure to be thin as well as overeating as a way of coping with difficult emotions. Participants will take a closer look at how negative emotions contribute to the cycle of dieting and emotional overeating.

The group will use education, self-exploration, homework, and experiential exercises to help individuals:

• understand their relationship with food

• examine distorted beliefs that perpetuate negative body image

• critique the influence of culture and the media

• identify underlying issues and feelings that contribute to overeating

• learn adaptive ways of coping other than using food

When:

Starting September 21, 2010 (tentative, based upon enrollment). Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM 

Where:

137 N. Oak Park Ave., Suite 302A

Cost:

$240.00 for all six sessions (copays/deductibles only if using BCBS insurance to cover the costs of the program). Cost does not include the intial intake appointment (standard intake fee applies).

To Enroll:

Please call 708-386-5080 by September 13th, 2010 to schedule an intake appointment with Dr. Kirsten Tesnar (standard intake fee applies).

An intake assessment and commitment to attend all six sessions are required. Note: this is not a group for those currently struggling with an eating disorder.