title: A mindful eating group as an adjunct to individual treatment for eating disorders: a pilot study.
abstract: The objective of this study was to investigate potential benefits of a Mindful Eating Group as an adjunct to long-term treatment for a variety of eating disorders. Individuals (N = 33) attending treatment at an outpatient treatment facility participated in the 10-week intervention designed to enhance awareness around hunger and satiety cues. Disordered eating symptoms were assessed pre- and post-intervention using the EAT-26. Significant reductions were found on all subscales of the EAT-26 with large effect sizes. No significant differences were identified between eating disorder diagnoses. Results suggest potential benefits of an adjunct mindfulness group intervention when treating a variety of eating disorders. Limitations are discussed.
authors.affiliation: natasha.hepworth@gmail.com
authors.forename: Natasha S
authors.initials: NS
authors.lastname: Hepworth
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001364:Awareness; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006815:Hunger; D026441:Mind-Body Therapies / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012527:Satiation; D055815:Young Adult