Emotional Eating Signs & 7 Tips Cope | Making Peace with Food
Channel: Doc Snipes
Date: 2016-11-07

Emotional Eating Signs & 7 Tips Cope | Making Peace with Food Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor.  She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002.  In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com 📢SUBSCRIBE and click the BELL to get notified when new videos are uploaded. 
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Introduction (0:00 - 2:00)

    Overview of emotional eating and its difference from eating disorders.
    Objectives of the session: defining emotional eating, identifying its causes, and discussing solutions.

What is Emotional Eating? (2:01 - 8:00)

    Emotional eating is eating in response to feelings rather than hunger.
    Examples: eating out of boredom, stress, or anger.
    The role of serotonin and dopamine in creating a "feel good" response to eating.

Differentiating Emotional Eating from Eating Disorders (8:01 - 12:30)

    Not all emotional eaters have an eating disorder, but it can still be problematic.
    Differences between binge eating disorder, bulimia, and general emotional eating.

Why Emotional Eating Feels So Good (12:31 - 20:00)

    Biological and psychological reasons why eating is soothing.
    Evolutionary predisposition to crave high-calorie foods.
    Associations formed from childhood, including bonding, rewards, and comfort.

Triggers of Emotional Eating (20:01 - 30:00)

    Exploring triggers like low blood sugar, lack of sleep, and stress.
    Role of poor eating habits and how they lead to emotional eating.
    Cultural aspects of food as comfort and celebration.

Interventions for Emotional Eating (30:01 - 38:30)

    Keeping a food journal to identify triggers and emotions associated with eating.
    Encouraging mindfulness: using plates, avoiding distractions, and focusing on the eating experience.
    Practical tips like brushing teeth after meals or closing the kitchen after dinner.

Managing Cravings and Developing Coping Skills (38:31 - 44:30)

    Identifying emotions that lead to eating: anxiety, stress, boredom, and developing alternative coping mechanisms.
    Distraction techniques, journaling, talking it out, and learning to "urge surf."

Holiday Eating and Final Tips (44:31 - End)

    Strategies for managing emotional eating during the holidays, including filling up on healthy foods and staying mindful at social gatherings.

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