During episodes of binge eating, individuals experience a sense of loss of control over their eating followed by feelings of guilt and shame. Cycles of dietary restriction and deprivation, along with complex social and emotional factors, drive binge eating behaviors. These eating patterns provide short-term relief from painful emotions but, eventually, the emotions return—often more intensely. It is common for those who have a diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder (BED) to also experience co-occurring psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use. The Renfrew Center’s evidence-based Unified Treatment Model for Eating Disorders ® addresses BED and co-occurring conditions through a holistic, transdiagnostic treatment approach. Painful emotions often drive the urge to engage in binge eating behaviors. Our emotion-focused, cognitive behavioral treatment promotes healthy strategies for managing emotions without symptom use. 1 in 10 individuals seeking weight loss treatments show signs of Binge Eating Disorder Binge Eating Disorder is more common than anorexia and bulimia combined, affecting all gender, age, racial, religious, and socioeconomic groups more common 3.5% of women will struggle with Binge Eating Disorder during their lifetime The Renfrew Center’s BINGE EATING PROGRAMMING
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During episodes of binge eating, individuals experience a sense of loss
of control over their eating followed by feelings of guilt and shame.
Cycles of dietary restriction and deprivation, along with complex social
and emotional factors, drive binge eating behaviors. These eating
patterns provide short-term relief from painful emotions but, eventually,
the emotions return—often more intensely. It is common for those who
have a diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder (BED) to also experience
co-occurring psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD,
and substance use.
The Renfrew Center’s evidence-based Unifi ed Treatment Model for Eating Disorders® addresses BED and co-occurring conditions
through a holistic, transdiagnostic treatment approach. Painful
emotions often drive the urge to engage in binge eating behaviors.