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Binge-eating disorder group
The South Island Eating Disorders Service offers a 12-week cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) group for people with binge-eating disorder. This aims to help them to understand and change the triggers that lead to binge eating, including their beliefs about food and eating, as well as their body weight and shape. To take part, you need to attend each week and complete homework. You'll be encouraged to participate in the sessions.
Sessions take place once a week for 12 weeks. For more information, contact the South Island Eating Disorders Service on (03) 337‑7707 or your GP.
Who this group is for
This group is for people who:
- sometimes eat very large amounts of food in a short time
- feel out of control during these episodes
- feel these episodes interfere with their life
- are motivated to change this behaviour
- are willing and able to attend 12 group sessions, and complete tasks outside of the group
- are 18 or older.
This group may not be appropriate if you:
- are underweight
- abuse alcohol or illicit drugs
- compensate for your binge eating through self-induced vomiting, laxative abuse, or excessive exercise
- are in crisis and thinking about suicide.
If you have any of these difficulties, please see your GP as soon as possible.
How to join or find out more
Please ask your GP to refer you to the South Island Eating Disorders Service. If your referral is accepted, you'll be offered an assessment with the group facilitators to make sure that the group is right for you. The assessment will involve a structured interview and questionnaires. You'll also have an opportunity to ask any questions about the group.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Endorsed by the South Island Eating Disorders Service, Canterbury DHB. Last reviewed January 2021.
SourcesReview key: HIEDI-73561
