Weight loss is a journey that involves a lot more than losing physical weight. Psychodynamic psychotherapy can really help as a compliment to other supports in weight loss in that it can really help to unpack the belief system you have in connection with food from childhood where most of the culprits are. By getting to the roots of overeating, undereating, emotional eating, etc., we can help support awareness of their origins which tends to help us break patterns that are not benefitting us and introduce new ones.
The aspects of body image and weight loss important. We all have times the way we see ourselves hurts. What if those thoughts are impacting our lives? If you want to get past negative image thoughts and behaviors we can work together to understand why and get new tools to change our image view. Imagine 'looking in the mirror' with a healthy view and positive thoughts. "You are Amazing!" "You look strong". You will explore your aspects of body image in 4 steps in a safe therapeutic way using art materials and therapeutic techniques to release emotions and safely talk when you are ready using the Signature: Body Aspects Program (6 Sessions).
Our bodies hang onto weight for a variety of reasons and each person is unique. What is your body hanging onto? What is a sustainable plan for weight loss? Have you tried fad diets and various ways of eating only to fall back into old ways? What is happening there? There are things going on at deeper levels that need to be explored for our success to manifest.
For many, body image defines who we are. If you are having challenges in this area, hypnosis is a safe and effective way to successfully overcome this challenge. One of the many interventions, Bridges Clinical Hypnotherapy uses is the virtual gastric band program which has been found to be extremely successful for achieving weight management.
If you are struggling with Eating disorders, body dysmorphia, or poor self-image we can collaborate to find the links and the root cause. We will work together to sort out triggers and gain strategies to cope with daily struggles.