12-Week Outpatient Program
Who is Served?	Adults, 18 years and older
When:	Ongoing
Location:	Walden Behavioral Care 9 Hope Ave, Waltham MA Dedham Health & Athletic Complex 200 Providence Highway, Dedham MA
Info:	Email Colleen O'Brien, Psy.D

“I think the best part of the program was learning that I was in control. My self-esteem has soared in the past few months.” Former Patient Mastering Balance Participant for all testimonials

Mastering Balance: A Positive Treatment for Binge and Night Eating

Mission:

To support adults seeking freedom from binge or night eating in making significant behavioral and psychological changes to improve self care and reduce symptoms.

Requirements:

• Participants must be 18 years or older
• Medically stable
• Exercise clearance from PCP

Goals:

• Decrease binge eating and other symptomatic behaviors
• Pursue individualized health and weight management goals
• Recognize and change distorted beliefs related to self and others
• Develop an array of the alternate coping/self-soothing skills
• Design and maintain gratifying, structured eating styles
• Integrate exercise into daily routine and improve mood and self esteem

Desired Outcome:

• Develop and maintain balanced eating style
• Build a healthier lifestyle
• Support personal health and weight reduction goals

Program Description:

• Intensive Outpatient Program
• Group program meets every Tuesday/Thursday from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00-1:00 p.m.
• Individual meetings conducted with:
• Registered Dietitian
• Specialized Mental Health Professionals
• Exercise Physiologist (on initial assessment)
• Groups include:
• CBT
• DBT
• Stress management
• Nutrition
• Psycho Education
• Participants have full access to a state-of-the-art health facility during their participation in the program
• Group meals occur 3 times per week

Testimonial:

"I have spent many years and many tears dealing with my weight issues. A few months ago, something very special happened. I came across a program called Mastering Balance. I was able to learn why I eat the way I do and how to make healthy changes. I was given many tools as guides to help me along to a healthier lifestyle. I think the best part of the program was learning that I was in control. My self-esteem has soared in the past few months and I thank Mastering Balance for that." Jeanne

Additional Information

For additional information or to schedule an evaluation, please call our admissions department at 781-647-6727.

To schedule an in-service for your staff, please call John Rocker at 781-647-6702 or email jrocker@waldenbehavioralcare.com.