Emotional Dessert........a Retreat.

This past weekend I attended a retreat led by Katie Jay, Director of NAWLS.  MajorMom recently reposted some info about Katie.  She is a fellow WLS person and also a social worker.  The retreat was very healing and helpful, especially to those of us who feel that we relied on food for self care.  The retreat really helped me learn some more about mindful eating as well as the need to explore new ways to self care and to help me with my emotional eating.  I know this is not an issue for everyone who needed weight loss surgery but for me, my weight gain was due to MANY issues, including self medicating with food.

Katie sometimes does a 1 day workshop which is pretty affordable (I went to one last year pre-surgery) and I encourage anyone to attend, especially if you are struggling on this journey.  It IS a journey and I know this retreat has helped me add to the emotional dessert in my life.

Blessings,

Jennifer

Is it in NC?

She offers workshops in various states every so often....NOT that often but you can check out her site....google NAWLS.....she offers a retreat twice a year I think.  There were women at the retreat from different places.....only two of us were from NC.

~~Jennifer

Thanks for the info. Sounds like a great workshop. I didnt realize I had food issue until I had surgery.

I so appreciate Katie Jay- she does good work and is a very good workshop leader- gentle, loving, creative, and encouraging. She is great for post-WLS long term support.

I have done a one day workshop with her, and look forward to doing more when I can. She is doing a retreat in New York state this weekend that I can't make.

She also has books and CDs that are helpful.

 Sounds like a wonderful retreat. I need something like that...
 Emotional eating is how I eat... who knew there was any other reason to eat!
 I will google her  and see what's up..
 Thanks so much
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Anne....I am glad someone else on here is familiar with her......I was unsure when I went to her seminar last year but she was wonderful and is truly in this same journey as we are.

Seaview.....I get it......it is a struggle but I am trying to learn every tool I can to help me with my dependence on food as well as learning new ways to self care.  Good luck to you especially during this week of renewal/refreshment!!!

 I googled her..she sounds great...she does stuff in Northern California sometime in fact she just finished a workshop so I'll watch for her coming around again...In the meantime she has some stuff you can watch online...and some audio things...so I am going to get some inspiration. 
SEAVIEW

Seaview.....she really is helpful (and kind!).  She reads a lot and researches a lot and is in this battle herself....also you can sign up for her free emails she calls small bites....I always enjoy them and share them with a friend at work who struggles but has not had weight loss surgery.

I wish you the best in this journey....you have done great and I am always impressed with those who are further out than me....I NEED mentors!!!!

~~Jennifer