Cognitive Behavioral Intervention

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention

Group behavioral support sessions are conducted weekly during the initial 12 weeks of the program, and then once monthly during follow-up. A clinical psychologist leads each session, which incorporate key components of cognitive-behavioral therapy for weight loss already validated in other clinical trials. These components include:

• Self-monitoring of eating and exercise
• Behavioral goal setting
• Stimulus control techniques
• Cognitive restructuring
• Assertive communication skills
• Stress management
• Relapse prevention

The monthly support group discussion is focused on active problem-solving for relapse prevention and weight loss maintenance