"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 University

From 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

Megrette Fletcher is a co-founder and director of The Center for Mindful Eating. Presently, she works as a dietitian and certified diabetes educator in Dover NH. She is a professional writer, and has written a number of articles on counseling, interpersonal neurobiology, mental health, and motivation. Additional writing credits include co-authoring Discover Mindful Eating: A resource of handouts for health professionals, published by DayOne publishing 2005. Megrette received her masters in nutrition education in 1992. She is a professional speaker and has been leading workshops since 1996.

Her 20 year interest in mindfulness became a formal practice in 2000 when she joined Aryaloka Buddhist Retreat Center. She has a particular interest in Tibetan Buddhism, and is studying the teachings of Lama Yeshe. Megrette has two young girls and lives in New Hampshire.

To learn more about Megrette, visit her website at Megrette.com

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.

Exploring the Use of Mindful Eating Training in the Bariatric Population was published in the Nov/Dec issue of Baratric Times. Vol 4 num 9. The article was written by TCME member Dr. Bly and Ex. Director M. Fletcher (Hammond), Dr. Roger Thomson and Dr. Paul Bagdade.

Recently Published in the ADA - DPG

Public Health and Community Nutrition Practice Group --Ways that dietitians use mindfulfulness and mindful eating in nutrition counseling. By Megrette Fletcher (Hammond) MEd, RD, CDE

3 Tactics to Prevent Overeating
This WebMD article quotes TCME. When it comes to our favorite treat foods, is it out of sight, out of mind -- or does absence make the stomach grow fonder? Or does the answer lie somewhere in the middle?

How to Put Mind Over Mouth, an aritlce that appeared in a recent issue of Redbook, Jean Kristeller, PhD., President of the Board of TCME, shares tips on how to break the pattern of stress-induced munching.

New Research Study Physician Advisory Board Member Dr. Brian Shelley’s article, A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Modified Mindfulness Intervention on Binge Eating, was published in Complementary Health Practice Review, Vol. 11 NO. 3, Oct 2006 133-143.

Mind Your Mealtime on iVillage is a great article using information from TCME to help take the stress out of eating.

The Summer Issues of Food for Thought and the Patient Newsletter are now available for download.

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