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***NEW Free monthly Support Group*** Click here for more   Behavior Change Coaching Group for Individuals with an Eating Disorder
Convenient, cost effective, adjunctive treatment support for patients already engaged in individual treatment for an eating disorder, but who need an additional contact to support goals of the therapy.  Group will focus on specific targets for behavior change  Group will convene by telephone conference call once each week. Participants will report progress on identified goals, problem solve with other participants, and commit to goals for the coming week. Group is led by Brock Hansen, LCSW with over 25 years of experience in treatment of eating disorders. Closed group listserve will be created for group members to allow reporting on progress and supportive chat among group members rather than relying on feedback in an open chat room. Behavioral goals will be coordinated with each participant’s individual therapist and monthly email reports can be sent to the therapist. Fees are $30 per weekly session with a 3 month minimum commitment Participants are responsible for their own long distance charges for calling in to a central bridge line for conference call meetings. Advantages of Telephone Coaching  for Behavior Change Attend from comfort of your own home, or even when you are traveling. Second therapeutic contact per week reinforces behavior change goals. Group feedback from others working on similar issues and goals. Privacy, confidentiality, and comfort enhanced by telephone format. Advantages for Therapists Participants in the group will be strongly encouraged to submit weekly reports prior to the group meeting summarizing behavioral goals, successes, and special challenges they want to focus on in group.  These will be forwarded to the participant's therapist (assuming participant has given permission). Weekly reports will be supplemented by brief notes on the participant's use of group when there is any significant development for that participant. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Behavior Change Coaching Group for Weight Management Goals Convenient, cost effective, support for individuals  who want a professionally led group to support goals of behavior change for weight management.    Group will focus on specific targets for behavior change  Group will convene by telephone conference call once each week. Participants will report progress on identified goals, problem solve with other participants, and commit to goals for the coming week. Group is led by Brock Hansen, LCSW with over 25 years of experience in treatment of eating disorders. Closed group listserve will be created for group members to allow reporting on progress and supportive chat among group members rather than relying on feedback in an open chat room. Fees are $30 per weekly session with a 3 month minimum commitment Advantages of Telephone Coaching  for Behavior Change Attend from comfort of your own home, or even when you are traveling. No additional commuting cost in time or money. Group feedback from others working on similar issues and goals. Privacy, confidentiality, and comfort enhanced by telephone format.
***NEW Free monthly Eating Disorder Support Group*** If there is no eating disorder support group in your area you can participate in this monthly FREE Support Group led by Brock Hansen, LCSW with over 25 years experience in the treatment of eating disorders.   This support group has the following advantages:  a professional leader experienced conducting support  groups live, real time interaction with others a group experience without geographical limitation confidentiality maintained by first name only identification of participants   This support group cannot be understood as therapy nor can it take the place of therapy, but can be a helpful resource.   Participants will be responsible for their own long distance charges to call in to the bridge line in Nevada.