Improve body image and explore emotions through movement and other creative/expressive therapy modes. Led by registered dance movement therapist and body image specialist.
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Hosted by Dani Parmacek
Counselor, LCPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60601
Improve body image and explore emotions through movement and other creative/expressive therapy modes. Led by registered dance movement therapist and body image specialist.
This group is for individuals who have or have had an eating disorder and identify as being a member of the LGBTQ+ community. It is a space to process day-to-day life as a queer person also working on recovery from ...
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Hosted by Stephanie Kilper
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
This group is for individuals who have or have had an eating disorder and identify as being a member of the LGBTQ+ community. It is a space to process day-to-day life as a queer person also working on recovery from ...
In group therapy, we provide a safe space to explore the struggles in your relationships. We can help you identify patterns, find support in a group setting, and learn new ways of thinking about yourself. Group psychotherapy gives you the ...
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Hosted by Kellie Rice
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, PsyD, CGP, CMHIMP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
In group therapy, we provide a safe space to explore the struggles in your relationships. We can help you identify patterns, find support in a group setting, and learn new ways of thinking about yourself. Group psychotherapy gives you the ...
Maintain and strengthen your recovery this holiday season. Prepare to stay well fed as 2023 winds down. Maintain your recovery and relationship with food. Receive support during a time when cold weather sets in, celebratory foods are more abundant, and ...
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Hosted by J Kenney Post Doctoral Fellow
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60657
Maintain and strengthen your recovery this holiday season. Prepare to stay well fed as 2023 winds down. Maintain your recovery and relationship with food. Receive support during a time when cold weather sets in, celebratory foods are more abundant, and ...
This group integrates Health at Every Size (HAES) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people with both weight concerns and mood symptoms. You can learn to make peace with your body and cultivate self-care and other actions based ...
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Hosted by Catharine M Devlin
Psychologist, PsyD, CEDS-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60601
This group integrates Health at Every Size (HAES) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people with both weight concerns and mood symptoms. You can learn to make peace with your body and cultivate self-care and other actions based ...
Are you questioning diet culture and curious about what else is out there? You will learn about the history of our culture’s body standards, the industries that profit off our ensuing self-destruction, and the many myths present in our collective ...
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Hosted by Kayla Hartman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, AM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60625
Are you questioning diet culture and curious about what else is out there? You will learn about the history of our culture’s body standards, the industries that profit off our ensuing self-destruction, and the many myths present in our collective ...
The group is for those wishing to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to anxiety/depression, alcohol/drugs use/misuse, eating and body image, trauma, perfectionism, social anxiety/isolation, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss, job/career transitions. The group meets weekly online for 90 ...
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Hosted by Trish Flaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60611
The group is for those wishing to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to anxiety/depression, alcohol/drugs use/misuse, eating and body image, trauma, perfectionism, social anxiety/isolation, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss, job/career transitions. The group meets weekly online for 90 ...
The group is for those wishing to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to anxiety/depression, alcohol/drugs use/misuse, eating and body image, trauma, perfectionism, social anxiety/isolation, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss, career. The group meets weekly online for 1.5 hours. ...
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Hosted by Trish Flaherty
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CGP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
The group is for those wishing to work on interpersonal skills while exploring issues related to anxiety/depression, alcohol/drugs use/misuse, eating and body image, trauma, perfectionism, social anxiety/isolation, boundaries, fear, anger, grief/loss, career. The group meets weekly online for 1.5 hours. ...
Inspired by the work of Steven Hayes and Russ Harris, this 6 week VIRTUAL group will cover each of the 6 core concepts in ACT. Those topics include Values, Committed Action, Self as Context, Present Moment, Defusion and Acceptance. If ...
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Hosted by Ashley Samson
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60660
Inspired by the work of Steven Hayes and Russ Harris, this 6 week VIRTUAL group will cover each of the 6 core concepts in ACT. Those topics include Values, Committed Action, Self as Context, Present Moment, Defusion and Acceptance. If ...
Starts in September! This group is for people of all genders who struggle in their relationship with their body, whether you are seeking extra support in eating disorder recovery, or trying to intervene on years of diet mentality. This book ...
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Hosted by Kayla Hartman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, AM
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60625
Starts in September! This group is for people of all genders who struggle in their relationship with their body, whether you are seeking extra support in eating disorder recovery, or trying to intervene on years of diet mentality. This book ...
This 6 week group is designed to compliment the Intro to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group that will run the day before this one. Group members are encouraged to attend both groups, unless they have prior knowledge of the 6 ...
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Hosted by Ashley Samson
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60660
This 6 week group is designed to compliment the Intro to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Group that will run the day before this one. Group members are encouraged to attend both groups, unless they have prior knowledge of the 6 ...
This group is for adults who are currently in individual therapy, who are looking to expand their recovery, and who are interested in getting peer and professional support around the challenges of recovery. This is a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive ...
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Hosted by Alex Spooner
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
This group is for adults who are currently in individual therapy, who are looking to expand their recovery, and who are interested in getting peer and professional support around the challenges of recovery. This is a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive ...
A space where individuals with eating disorders can come together to feel understood, connected, and supported, because recovery happens in community! Oftentimes individuals with eating disorders feel lonely and isolated, and may not talk about their experiences due to fears ...
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Hosted by Tori Cherry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
A space where individuals with eating disorders can come together to feel understood, connected, and supported, because recovery happens in community! Oftentimes individuals with eating disorders feel lonely and isolated, and may not talk about their experiences due to fears ...
Binge Eating treatment utilizing the evidence based modality, CBT-E. This 17 session course includes personalized treatment in a group format, and will provide coping skills, education, tools and techniques to reduce binge eating.
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Hosted by Maggie Ruble
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60615
Binge Eating treatment utilizing the evidence based modality, CBT-E. This 17 session course includes personalized treatment in a group format, and will provide coping skills, education, tools and techniques to reduce binge eating.
A group for non-binary and gender expansive folx and all women who are fat (plus size, larger bodied) looking to process in community how to live aligned with one’s values, challenge anti fat bias, and heal one’s relationship with food ...
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Hosted by Anna Nokes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60613
A group for non-binary and gender expansive folx and all women who are fat (plus size, larger bodied) looking to process in community how to live aligned with one’s values, challenge anti fat bias, and heal one’s relationship with food ...
Women courageously healing trauma & reclaiming their narrative by stepping into their own resilience! Facilitated by Heather Bell, LCPC & Courtney Thompson, LSW. Virtually held every Wednesday 4:00pm-5:15pm - insurance accepted.
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Hosted by Heather Bell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, RYT 200
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
Women courageously healing trauma & reclaiming their narrative by stepping into their own resilience! Facilitated by Heather Bell, LCPC & Courtney Thompson, LSW. Virtually held every Wednesday 4:00pm-5:15pm - insurance accepted.
I conduct four different weekly women's groups to support recovery from addiction and codependence. These groups meet on Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 am, Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 pm, Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1:00 pm and Fridays, 8:30-10:00 am. Groups have up to nine members and are ...
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Hosted by Jeffrey David Roth
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
I conduct four different weekly women's groups to support recovery from addiction and codependence. These groups meet on Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 am, Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 pm, Wednesdays, 11:30 am-1:00 pm and Fridays, 8:30-10:00 am. Groups have up to nine members and are ...
I conduct two different weekly mixed gender groups to support recovery from addiction and codependence. These groups meet on Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 am and 3:30-5:00 pm. Groups have up to nine members and are open-ended to allow members sufficient time to ...
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Hosted by Jeffrey David Roth
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60602
I conduct two different weekly mixed gender groups to support recovery from addiction and codependence. These groups meet on Thursdays, 7:30-9:00 am and 3:30-5:00 pm. Groups have up to nine members and are open-ended to allow members sufficient time to ...
mprove your body image and embrace your unique beauty in Move Therapy’s new workshop group, Empowering Compassionate Body Image. Join us for a 6-week transformative journey of self-exploration, guided discussions, and practical tools to cultivate acceptance and respect for your ...
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Hosted by Move Therapy and Wellness
LCSW, TIYT, LPC, E-RYT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60618
mprove your body image and embrace your unique beauty in Move Therapy’s new workshop group, Empowering Compassionate Body Image. Join us for a 6-week transformative journey of self-exploration, guided discussions, and practical tools to cultivate acceptance and respect for your ...
RO DBT offers a new approach to helping those struggling with disorders of overcontrol. RO DBT is useful for those who struggle with overcontrol: Inhibited emotional expression * Maladaptive perfectionism * Rigid rule-following behaviors * Social signaling * Isolation & ...
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Hosted by Rose Metivier
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, DBT-C, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chicago, IL 60654
RO DBT offers a new approach to helping those struggling with disorders of overcontrol. RO DBT is useful for those who struggle with overcontrol: Inhibited emotional expression * Maladaptive perfectionism * Rigid rule-following behaviors * Social signaling * Isolation & ...
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Eating Disorders Support Groups
What happens in therapy for eating disorders?
In therapy for eating disorders, patients typically describe their eating and exercise behaviors, their patterns of eating in relation to stress, their beliefs about their body, the ways their eating behavior affects their relationships, and their desire (or lack of it) to change. Such information helps the therapist understand the origins of the disorder and the role it plays in the patient’s life, important for guiding treatment. Attitudes and feelings about food and eating, body weight, and physical appearance are common topics of discussion throughout treatment.
What therapy types help with eating disorders?
Once any acute medical or psychiatric emergency is resolved, psychoactive medication is often prescribed, requiring the supervision of a psychiatrist. In addition, patients receive some form of nutritional counseling along with one or more forms of psychotherapy. For adolescents, family-based treatment is empirically validated and considered the first line of treatment; parents and their children meet weekly with a clinician as the adults are coached on how to nourish and psychologically support the young patient. Adults typically receive some form of individual psychotherapy, intended to resolve the cognitive and behavioral disturbances that underlie the disorder and to relieve the mood disturbances that accompany it. In addition, patients may also be helped by group therapy.
What is the goal of therapy for eating disorders?
The most immediate goal of treatment for eating disorders is to save the life of people who are on a path of starving themselves to death or engaging in eating patterns that are doing irreparable physical harm to their body. Once the acute medical danger is past, therapy is required to understand the nature of the disordered eating and/or exercise patterns, establish healthy eating behavior, and to tackle the many erroneous beliefs and distorted self-perceptions that underlie eating disorders and continue to pose a threat to health and life. Therapy also addresses the impaired mood that not only accompanies eating disorders but intensifies the danger to health and life.
What are the limitations of therapy for eating disorders?
Therapy can be very helpful for eating disorders—but that can happen only after people recognize they have a condition that must be treated. Especially with anorexia, the distortions in self-image that accompany the disorder can keep people from acknowledging they have a problem. Individuals may in fact see their eating disorder as a badge of self-control. Those with binge-eating disorder may feel too ashamed to seek help. Therapy cannot help those who do not avail themselves of it.
How long does therapy last for eating disorders?
Because of their complexity, recovery from eating disorders is usually a long-term process—measured in months and years— often marked by setbacks and relapse. Some form of help, such as individual or group therapy, may be advisable for much of that time. It is a general rule of thumb that the longer the illness has endured and the dysregulated eating behavior has taken root, the longer treatment is likely to be needed.