Post WLS Skills Group
Hi Everyone,
It's nice to see a little more action on the NV board!
I wanted to let you know that I will be starting a 10 week structured group designed to promote WLS success and overall quality of life. We are shooting for a start date of September 24th. As some of you know, I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have been doing research and clinical work with WLS clients for the past 10 years. All to often I've noticed that folks have surgery and are kind of left to fend for themselves and navigated the post op world. This group is designed to teach and practice research proven weight management and related skills specifically for thosee who have had weight loss surgery. This is quite different from a support group in that we have a set agenda each week, each member commits to being there for the full 10 weeks, and it is led by a psychologist and doctoral level psychology student - AND there is support from other patients and professionals.
Here are the goals of the group:
Goals of Group
Each member will be able to:
- Progress towards personal weight loss goals
- Decrease emotional, compulsive and/or binge eating
- Establish habit of regular, balanced and flexible eating
- Enjoy eating without feeling anxious or guilty
- Be able to better manage emotions
- Enhance support systems and relationship quality
- Improve body image and self-esteem
- Manage stress more effectively
- Increase overall quality of life
Hope everyone is doing well,
Lindsey Ricciardi
Dr. Lindsey Ricciardi is a licensed clinical psychologist and member of OH's Mental Health Advisory Board. By posting, she makes no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein. This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. No informational post can take the place of seeking professional help. If you need professional help, seek professional services or dial 911. For more info on Dr. Lindsey visit www.mindbodybariatrics.com.
Thanks
~ Dana ~
Glad to see that you are interested and I really hope this can work out for you and help you to get back on track. Im excited to finally get this type of group going. The group will be held on Thursdays from 4-5:30. The total cost for the entire 10 weeks is $300, whi*****ludes a 90 minute assessment prior to the group and all group materials. I'd be happy to talk to you more about it. Please just call my office and if I am not available leave your best contact info and I will get back to you.
Also, depending on your insurance and benefits, my office can provide invoices of payment for you to submit to insurance to see if they would cover any group behavioral health services.
Take care,
Lindsey
Dr. Lindsey Ricciardi is a licensed clinical psychologist and member of OH's Mental Health Advisory Board. By posting, she makes no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein. This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. No informational post can take the place of seeking professional help. If you need professional help, seek professional services or dial 911. For more info on Dr. Lindsey visit www.mindbodybariatrics.com.
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Six months out is a perfect start. Thats typically when people say things tend to get harder. As of now, we have postponed the start date because we only have 3 people signed up. I want to have at least 5-6 and plan to start as soon as possible. If you are able to work it out, that would be great. Please give our office a call at 363-6005.
Take care,
Lindsey
Dr. Lindsey Ricciardi is a licensed clinical psychologist and member of OH's Mental Health Advisory Board. By posting, she makes no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein. This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. No informational post can take the place of seeking professional help. If you need professional help, seek professional services or dial 911. For more info on Dr. Lindsey visit www.mindbodybariatrics.com.
The group did not start yet. I will have someone get in touch with you to schedule an assessment. Looking forward to seeing you!
Lindsey
Dr. Lindsey Ricciardi is a licensed clinical psychologist and member of OH's Mental Health Advisory Board. By posting, she makes no promises, guarantees, representations, or warranties, expressed or implied, and assumes no duty or liability with regard to the information contained herein. This post is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. No professional services are being rendered and nothing is intended to provide such services or advice of any kind. No informational post can take the place of seeking professional help. If you need professional help, seek professional services or dial 911. For more info on Dr. Lindsey visit www.mindbodybariatrics.com.
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