Table 2 Psychological program
No. session | Activities |
|---|---|
1 | Presentation of the participants |
Explanation of the psychological program | |
Assessment of patients’ expectations regarding weight loss | |
2 | Breathing relaxation techniques to control anxiety |
Experiences concerning weight loss (successes and relapses) | |
Identification of the reasons for and the onset of obesity in each patient | |
3 | Emotional versus physiological hunger (learning to listen to the body) |
Feeding behaviour and pleasure from food | |
The identification of personal barriers to weight loss and potential solutions to overcoming these barriers | |
4 | Self-efficacy (dynamic group using drawings) |
A review of self-monitoring records and progress | |
Realistic goal setting and action plans | |
5 | Dynamic group called “time for self-care” |
Responsibility regarding food choices | |
How to deal with relapses during the program | |
6 | Dynamic group activities using the mirror to increase each patient’s morale |
A review of self-monitoring records and progress | |
Finalization of the program |