Support Group for Eating Disorders
Explore your relationship with food and eating behavior.
Group Type: Therapy Group
Goals of the Group
Eating disorders often serve as a coping mechanism for various emotional concerns. This group aims to:
- Illuminate the challenges associated with eating disorders and their underlying causes.
- Foster a deeper understanding of personal triggers to develop healthier coping strategies.
- Adopt a holistic approach by addressing factors such as negative body image, low self-esteem, and isolation, which can contribute to long-term eating difficulties.
Who Is The Group For?
The group is for any adult struggling with eating disorders and is looking for a space to understand it, learn more about it and cope with it. The group will be a safe space and will help build a healthier relationship with food.
Discussion Topics
- The correlation between emotions and eating behavior.
- The influence of media and society on self-concept and body image.
- Breaking the stigma surrounding eating disorders to encourage seeking help.
- Understanding the obsession with food and the factors that drive overindulgence.
- Strategies for escaping the binge-restrict cycle.
- Developing healthier coping mechanisms through improved emotional regulation.
- Building a healthier relationship with food and learning to eat and engage with others.
Please note that the session topics, order, and other details may be adjusted based on the needs and preferences of the group members and facilitators.
Facilitator Bio:
Facilitator: Tvishi Sharma
● Years of Experience: 6+ years
● Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 1
● Relevant Expertise: Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Body Image Concerns, Emotional Eating, Mentalization-Based Approaches, CBT, ACT, DBT, Emotional Regulation
Tvishi Sharma is a Clinical Psychologist with over six years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples across a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns. She focuses on creating a warm and reflective space where individuals can slow down, explore their thoughts and emotions, and make sense of their experiences with curiosity and compassion. Her work is guided by the belief that many of the struggles people face are deeply connected to their relationships, life experiences, and the coping patterns they have developed over time.
In her clinical work, Tvishi often supports individuals navigating concerns related to body image, self-worth, emotional regulation, and disordered eating patterns. Her MPhil dissertation and subsequent research paper explored the use of Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) in understanding emotional eating. Alongside a mentalization-based lens, she integrates evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and DBT in her work.
She views eating as deeply intertwined with our emotional and relational lives—whether as a source of celebration, comfort, connection, or coping during difficult moments. Because of this, disruptions in one’s relationship with food can impact emotional regulation, self-perception, and overall well-being. Through her work, Tvishi aims to create compassionate spaces where individuals can explore their relationship with food and body with greater awareness, reduced shame, and deeper self-understanding.
● Years of Experience: 6+ years
● Groups Facilitated at SoulUp: 1
● Relevant Expertise: Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating, Body Image Concerns, Emotional Eating, Mentalization-Based Approaches, CBT, ACT, DBT, Emotional Regulation
Tvishi Sharma is a Clinical Psychologist with over six years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples across a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns. She focuses on creating a warm and reflective space where individuals can slow down, explore their thoughts and emotions, and make sense of their experiences with curiosity and compassion. Her work is guided by the belief that many of the struggles people face are deeply connected to their relationships, life experiences, and the coping patterns they have developed over time.
In her clinical work, Tvishi often supports individuals navigating concerns related to body image, self-worth, emotional regulation, and disordered eating patterns. Her MPhil dissertation and subsequent research paper explored the use of Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT) in understanding emotional eating. Alongside a mentalization-based lens, she integrates evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and DBT in her work.
She views eating as deeply intertwined with our emotional and relational lives—whether as a source of celebration, comfort, connection, or coping during difficult moments. Because of this, disruptions in one’s relationship with food can impact emotional regulation, self-perception, and overall well-being. Through her work, Tvishi aims to create compassionate spaces where individuals can explore their relationship with food and body with greater awareness, reduced shame, and deeper self-understanding.
The above information can change at any time, and aren't verified by us. Feel free to reach out to the facilitator for any queries or clarifications.
