Why "Breaking Barriers"?

The name "Breaking Barriers" has been chosen for this therapeutic service for two primary reasons:

1. Breaking Internal Barriers:

• Negative Internalized Bias: Many people struggling with weight issues often harbour negative internalized biases towards themselves. These biases can manifest as self-criticism, shame, and a sense of failure regarding their weight. "Breaking Barriers" aims to dismantle these harmful internal dialogues and replace them with self-compassion and self-acceptance. By addressing and transforming these internal barriers, participants can develop a healthier and more supportive relationship with themselves, fostering emotional resilience and self-esteem.

1. Breaking External Barriers:

• Negative External Weight Stigma: Our society often perpetuates a cultural view that obesity is solely a result of personal failings such as lack of willpower and poor self-discipline. This external weight stigma can lead to discrimination, isolation, and increased psychological stress for individuals with weight issues. "Breaking Barriers" seeks to challenge and change these damaging societal perceptions. Through education and advocacy, the programme promotes a more compassionate and informed understanding of obesity and weight gain, emphasizing its complex biological, psychological, and social determinants.

Programme Highlights

In the "Breaking Barriers" programme, you will:

• Nurture Yourself Without Relying on Food: Learn alternative ways to care for your emotional and physical needs without turning to food for comfort or distraction.

• Correct Body and Brain Imbalances: Understand and address the physiological factors that contribute to overeating, such as hormonal imbalances and brain chemistry.

• Address Emotional Hunger: Identify and respond to your emotional hunger in healthy and fulfilling ways, reducing the reliance on food to cope with emotional distress.

• Sugar and carbohydrate dependency: By recognising the physiological, psychological, and behavioural roots of this dependency, you can develop healthier coping mechanisms, make informed dietary choices, and ultimately break the cycle of dependency.

By participating in "Breaking Barriers," you will gain valuable insights and tools to transform your relationship with food, break free from harmful internal and external barriers, and achieve a healthier, more balanced life. This comprehensive approach improves physical health, enhances emotional well-being and overall quality of life.