Emotional Eating
LEVEL
Personal Development
AWARD
PCI College Certificate of Attendance
COURSE STATUS
Open for Applications
DURATION
1
day(s)
Part-Time
DELIVERY
Online
COMMENCEMENT DATE
TBD
LOCATIONS
Online
Emotional eating is often a deeply ingrained response to stress, loneliness, or internal discomfort, yet it is rarely just about food.
This PCI College workshop offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore the hidden drivers behind your eating habits. By moving away from restrictive diets and toward mindful self-awareness, you will gain the insight and practical tools necessary to break the cycle of emotional eating, understand your own emotional needs, and cultivate a healthier, more balanced relationship with food and yourself.
Who is this course for?
This workshop is designed for anyone who feels stuck in a cycle of using food to cope with their emotions and is ready to pursue lasting self-compassion and balance.
- Individuals Seeking Change: Anyone feeling frustrated by their eating habits and looking for a way to break the cycle.
- Those Seeking Self-Awareness: Individuals ready to explore the emotional roots of their behaviour in a safe, supportive environment.
- Students of Psychology: Those interested in how emotional states influence physical health and personal habits.
- Reflective Learners: Anyone looking for personal growth through the lens of psychology, mindfulness, and body awareness.
What are the benefits of doing this course?
This course provides a comprehensive toolkit for reclaiming your relationship with food and fostering greater emotional resilience.
- Understanding Your Triggers: Gain clarity on the “why” behind your eating habits, helping you move from reactive eating to conscious choices.
- Developing Self-Compassion: Learn to replace self-criticism with kindness, an essential component for any sustainable change.
- Mindful Regulation: Master practical techniques to manage stress and difficult emotions without relying on food as a comfort.
- Increased Emotional Intelligence: Deepen your connection to your internal world, enabling you to identify and meet your actual needs.
What will you learn?
The curriculum combines psychological insight with practical, experiential tools designed to help you transform your daily habits.
- The Psychology of Emotional Eating: Exploring why we use food for comfort and the common triggers that lead to emotional consumption.
- Mindfulness & Body Awareness: Learning how to tune into hunger cues and emotional signals to distinguish physical hunger from emotional hunger.
- Managing Stress & Triggers: Practical, evidence-based tools to soothe the nervous system and manage stress without turning to food.
- Developing Self-Compassion: Cultivating an internal voice of support to replace the cycle of shame and restrictive behaviours.
- Building New Habits: Creating sustainable, actionable strategies to foster a peaceful and healthy relationship with yourself and your food.
Course Content
- Understanding Emotional Eating
- Psychological Impact of Emotional Eating
- Recognising Emotional Eating Patterns
- Cultivating Healthy Coping Mechanisms
- Facilitating Long-Term Change
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the psychological and emotional factors contributing to emotional eating.
- Recognise and assess patterns of emotional eating in themselves or others.
- Apply evidence-based interventions to support behavioural change.
- Build effective therapeutic relationships to guide clients or peers.
- Promote sustainable coping strategies and facilitate long-term change.
Eligibility
No professional experience necessary for our Short Term courses, they are for anyone to enjoy. We hope you enjoy the experience.
Fees
Standard Rate: Applies to all non-affiliated participants.
PCI College Graduate: Discounted rate available for graduates of BSc Degree and Postgraduate programmes.
Current BSc/MSc Students & Alumni Members: Preferential rate available. Join our Alumni Group on LinkedIn to access this discount
Course Fees – Northern Ireland
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