Recharging your strength: resources for a healthy relationship with food and myself

Overview

This group therapy is aimed at people who often feel under pressure when it comes to food, body image, or self-worth—whether due to inner criticism, rigid rules, feelings of guilt, or the desire for control. Many of us have learned to ignore, judge, or fight our bodies and our needs. This group offers a safe space to develop new perspectives, practise self-care, and discover resources that enable a healthier and more joyful relationship with food and with yourself.

Prerequisite: physical stability with a BMI > 18.

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Key details

12–24x 100 minutes
maximum 9 participants
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Content

Getting to know each other & getting started – "Where am I right now?"

Building trust within the group
Clarifying individual goals and expectations
Introduction to the basic principle of self-care

Psychoeducation:
- What does a “healthy relationship with food” mean? (Note: not the same as “perfect” eating!)
- Myths about nutrition and the body (e.g. “Being thin = being happy”).
Exercise: “My current relationship with food and myself” – Each person draws or notes on a scale (1–10) how satisfied they are with their eating and body image.

Mindfulness & body awareness – "What is my body telling me?"

Becoming consciously aware of body signals (hunger, satiety, emotions).
Using mindfulness as a tool against automated judgements (e.g. “I’m too fat”).

Theory: Why we often lose touch with our bodies (e.g. due to diet culture, stress, trauma).
Exercise: “Body scan” (guided meditation to notice bodily sensations without judgement).

Inner criticism & self-compassion – "How I can be kinder to myself"

Recognising and questioning inner drivers (e.g. “You have to be perfect”).
Strengthening self-compassion as a counterbalance to self-criticism.

Theory: The three components of self-compassion (according to Kristin Neff):

- Mindfulness (awareness without judgement)
- Common humanity (“I’m not alone in my struggles”)
- Kindness towards yourself

Emotions & food – "Why we sometimes eat when we’re not hungry"

Understanding emotional eating and developing alternatives.
Learning to name and regulate emotions.

Theory: The connection between stress, boredom, grief and eating.

Body acceptance – "My body, my ally"

Questioning body image disturbances and promoting acceptance.
Developing gratitude for the body (e.g. for its functions, not only its appearance).

Theory: How media, society, and personal experiences shape our body image.

Values & life vision – "What really matters to me?"

Clarifying personal values that lie beyond appearance and food.
Developing a life vision: What does a fulfilling life look like for me?

Theory: The difference between values (e.g. health, family, creativity) and goals (e.g. “lose 5 kg”).

Relapse prevention & self-care plan – "How I take care of myself in the long term"

Understanding relapses as a learning opportunity—not as failure.
Creating an individual emergency plan.

Theory: What is a relapse? (Note: relapses are normal and part of the process.)

Social environment & boundaries – "How I set boundaries and find support"

Learning to set boundaries (e.g. in response to comments about food/body).
Building support systems.

Theory: Why boundaries are important—and how we communicate them kindly but firmly.

Integration & closing – "My way forward"

Summarising insights and setting goals for the future.
Saying goodbye and providing resources for the time afterwards.

Reflection: “What am I taking away from this group?” – Each person shares an important insight or strength.
Exercise: “Letter to my future self” – What do I wish for the coming months?

Cost coverage

This offer is part of group psychotherapy and is fully covered by statutory health insurance. A prerequisite is attending a psychotherapeutic consultation where the indication and expectations are discussed.

Cost coverage by private health insurance depends on your agreed insurance policy. Participation as a self-payer is possible.

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