"I have enjoyed each and every one of the Teleconferences so much that I am now trying to schedule patients around them. I feel that the TCME is extremely valuable and am planning to join as a member this week."
-Danielle Paciera, LDN, RD, Tulane UniversityFrom tele-conference participant (The call) "it was great! I appreciated how you modeled these skills for us as you facilitated the group! I also loved hearing the experiences of others and learning about different resources. " Cathy C

"The entire concept of 'curiosity' was new to me with respect to nutrition counseling. It seemed like a very unlikely word to include. I came to understand, however, how it can increase our awareness of our/client's behaviors when taking a more curious stance (I wonder how much food It will take to fill me up/satisfy me?) rather than a more judgmental, negative stance such as "I'm not supposed to eat more than this for lunch, but I seem extra hungry today!". Judy T

Char Wilkins, MSW, LCSW is a mindfulness-based psychotherapist who has had a personal meditation practice since 1995. She is trained to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for depression/anxiety (MBCT) and Eating Awareness programs for those who what to bring eating into balance with the rest of their life. She specializes in working with stress-related physical and emotional issues, women who have experience childhood abuse and trauma, and those who suffer with disordered eating. Char also trains professionals in the application of mindfulness in psychotherapy, advanced MBCT skills, MB-EAT trainings, and integrative mindfulness weekend programs. She has taught at Omega Institute, Kripalu, Joshua Tree Retreat Center, Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, and NASW conferences. She provides consultation in the use of mindfulness in professional settings. Currently Char serves as president of The Center for Mindful Eating (TCME.org) and is the owner/director of the Center for Mindful Living in Connecticut.

Buddhists say you aren’t what you eat, but how By Daniel Burke
Religion News Service, Jan 11, 2010. Includes interviews with some TCME members.

Can Mindful Eating Help You Lose Weight? By Katherine Hobson

U.S. News and World Report March 5, 2009.  Interviewed TCME member Brian Shelley, MD and Execuitve Director Megrette Fletcher, RD about how Mindful Eating might support weight loss.

Mind Your Munching. By Elizabeth Bromstead. Toronto Canada NOW: Life and Style Magazine.8/27-9/3/08 TCME executive director interviewed.

Putting an End to Mindless Munching
By MELINDA BECK May 13, 2008; Wall Street Journal, health editor.  Link is to full article.

The No-Diet, Diet Published in April 2008 Family Circle Magazine.

This article is writen for the public and it explores the concept of mindful eating.  TCME president interviewed.

Surving Girl Scout Cookie Season

WebMD article interviews TCME and lists it as a resource.

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