"Growth Central is dedicated to an
Integral
approach
to personal growth and relationships"
- Rich
Pfeiffer, Director/Founder
THE
BINGE/COMPULSIVE EATING
INDIVIDUAL PROGAM
The incidence of binge/compulsive eating is
prevalent in our culture. The physical consequences may include high blood pressure,
elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels, stress on the pancreas (secondary diabetes),
dental and digestive problems. The psychological features include depression,
anxiety and anger; fear; low self-esteem; hypersensitivity to criticism and approval;
powerlessness; numbness; social preoccupation with food, weight, and appearance; social
withdrawal and isolation. Secrecy is the result of the shame and guilt experienced. The
Binge/Compulsive Eating Individual Program reduces the shame, guilt and isolation,
enhancing recovery.
Consumption of large amount of food in a limited period of time
Feelings of loss of control and marked distress over eating behavior
No Purging
Impulse difficulties in other areas of life
skills & concepts
The Problem with Shame
Binge/Compulsive Eating Works for you
Clarifying Expectations
Dieting Doesn't Work
Keeping a Food Journal
Distinguishing between Physical and Psychological Hunger
Setting Realistic Short-Term Goals
Discussion of Goal Setting and Food Journal
Good and Bad Food
Enough and Too Much Food
Identifying Feelings
Taking a Feelings Inventory
Identifying the Internal Critic
Developing Alternatives to Binge/Compulsive Eating
Asking for Help
Expressing Negative Emotion: 'Saying NO'
Relapse Prevention
Summing Up
goals
To reduce shame, guilt, and isolation, thus increasing sense of hope
To learn effective coping skills leading to increased self-esteem and
providing alternatives to bingeing
format
The Binge/Compulsive Eating Individual Program uses a skill building
format and each new skill relies, to some extent, on what has previously been learned,
therefore participants are strongly encouraged to attend all twelve (12) sessions. The
Individual Sessions begin and end on time, lasting forty-five minutes (45min). Everyone is
encouraged to do homework assignments.
consultation
Interested persons may call or e-mail (see below contact info) for an initial
consult session to discuss the process participation. The Binge/Compulsive Eating
Individual Program is most useful for people who are willing to honestly examine and
recognize the consequences of their problem.
cost & locations
The Binge/Compulsive Eating Individual Program includes 12 sessions and
costs $160 per session. A variety of payment options are available as well as medical
insurance reimbursement. Growth Central Office locations in the New York/New Jersey area
are:
New York Office
750 Columbus Ave. Suite 9S
New York, NY 10025 212-749-3684
New Jersey Office
76 Ridgewood Avenue, 3rd Floor
Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-444-9985
"The Binge/Compulsive Eating Workbook has
changed my life." Janine B., Orlando, Fla.
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Individual Psychotherapy,
as well as Issue Focused Programs for the
following: Anger Management, Binge/Compulsive Eating, Assertiveness, Anxiety/Panic,
Self Esteem, Stress Management, and Depression.
Relationship Counseling
Marriage & Pre-Marriage Counseling
Richard Pfeiffer is a
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Psychotherapist, and a nationally Certified
Anger Management Provider. His psychological / theological training lay the foundation for his
expertise in helping people work through their core conflicts. He is a Certified Pastoral
Psychotherapist having graduated from the Blanton-Peale Graduate Institute (NYC). He is a Fellow of the
American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC), and a
Diplomate of the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). An innovator in the development of Issue
Focused Individual Psychotherapy
and Emotion Focused Couple Therapy, Pfeiffer has provided psychotherapeutic services to
individuals and couples for over twenty years. He is the author of
seven Real
Solution Workbooks and the bestselling Creating
Real Relationships. Richard Pfeiffer can be reached by calling 212-749-3684.
