Do you find yourself eating when you aren’t hungry or eating foods that are convenient but not so satisfying or healthy?  In this workshop and hands-on cooking class, we will explore mindful eating and cooking with an emphasis on fresh winter produce.   The focus will be on learning and practicing mindfulness tools which will help you to select, prepare and eat foods that are nourishing and satisfying while tuning into your body to gauge true hunger and fullness.   We will explore mindful eating strategies and then prepare and share a delicious meal together.   Registration fee of $40 includes a light dinner, recipes, and a mindful eating mini-toolkit.  Your instructors will be Dr. Theresa Sharpe and Nancy Roberts.

Saturday, December 2nd, 2:00-5:00pm
All Saints Episcopal Church, 3026 S. Staples (next to Ray High School)
Corpus Christi, TX

Registration is required. Registration deadline is November 30 at 5pm.  Register below or call (361)480-8572 or email dr.theresasharpe@gmail.com for more information.

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Do you…….

• feel a lack of control over your eating?
• have a history of dieting and losing weight only to gain it back again?
• feel disgusted, depressed, or guilty after eating?
• eat until you feel uncomfortably full or sick?
• eat when you’re stressed, sad, or bored?
• eat a larger amount of food than most people?
• eat alone or in secret because you are embarrassed about your eating?
• need to make significant changes in your eating habits for health reasons?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and would like to heal your relationship with food and your body, this 10 week group could help you.   In a recent study, the “Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating for Binge Eating” group, helped participants who struggled with binge eating go from severe binge eating to a non-binging level in just ten weeks.  This group is also very beneficial for individuals who want to break free from emotional eating patterns.   We will review and practice dialectical behavior therapy skills including mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.   The focus will be on cultivating more self-awareness and self-compassion.  Sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Theresa Sharpe, a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience.

Dates:  Tuesdays,  6:30-8:00pm starting November 7th

Investment:   $355 includes 10 weekly group meetings, the “Am I Hungry for Binge Eating” book and workbook,  and access to the “Am I Hungry” on-line patient forum.

FMI or to register for this group – call or text (361)480-8572 or email dr.theresasharpe@gmail.com

Are you stressed and tired?  Are you constantly juggling work and family responsibilities?  Do feel like you can’t slow down to take care of yourself?   In this monthly life coaching group, we will explore creative ways to help you bring more balance and joy to your life.   It’s based on the award winning book, The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal:  How to Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Rebalance Your Life by Renee Trudeau.  Topics will include:  Strategies and insights for balanced living, managing your energy, saying “no” and asking for help, the transformative power of self-care, reclaiming adventure and unleashing your creativity.  Give yourself the gift of one night a month to connect with other women and yourself.

DATES:  Meetings will be on the third Monday of each month, July through December, 6:30-8:30pm.

LOCATION:  4444 Corona Drive, Suite 118, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

WHAT’S INCLUDED: 

• 6 evening workshops to rejuvenate you and help you to live your best life
• E-mail support between meetings
• Access to a private closed Facebook group

INVESTMENT:  $ 180 for the six-month program

SPACE IS LIMITED.   REGISTER TODAY USING THE FORM BELOW! Once you register, I will send you a PayPal invoice for $30 to reserve your spot in the group.  

Spend an hour sampling a variety of  self-care and self -renewal strategies to nourish yourself inside and out. There will be free giveaways and door prizes.   Free.

Originally scheduled for June 12th.  POSTPONED.   Rescheduled date TBD.

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Do you…….

• feel a lack of control over your eating?
• have a history of dieting and losing weight only to gain it back again?
• feel disgusted, depressed, or guilty after eating?
• eat until you feel uncomfortably full or sick?
• eat when you’re stressed, sad, or bored?
• eat a larger amount of food than most people?
• eat alone or in secret because you are embarrassed about your eating?
• need to make significant changes in your eating habits to prepare for bariatric surgery?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and would like to heal your relationship with food and your body, this 10 week group is for you. In a recent study, the Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating for Binge Eating, helped participants go from severe binge eating to a non-binging level in just ten weeks.  This group is also very beneficial for individuals who want to break free from emotional eating patterns.   Sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Theresa Sharpe, a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience.

Dates: Thursdays, 6:00-8:00pm starting June 29th   – NEW START DATE

Investment:   $355 includes 10 weekly two hour group meetings, the “Am I Hungry for Binge Eating” book and workbook,  access to the Am I Hungry on-line patient forum, a weekly 15 minute individual phone consult with Dr. Theresa Sharpe,  weekly email support,  and a bonus mindful eating mini-retreat.

FMI or to register for this group – call or text (361)480-8572 or email dr.theresasharpe@gmail.com

Do you:

• Feel a lack of control over your eating?
• Eat a larger amount of food than most people?
• Eat rapidly?
• Feel disgusted, depressed, or guilty after eating?
• Eat until you feel uncomfortably full or sick?
• Eat when you are not physically hungry?
• Eat alone or in secret because you are embarrassed about what, how, or how much you eat?

  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions and would like to heal your relationship with food and your body, this 10 week group is for you. In a recent study, the Am I Hungry? Mindful Eating for Binge Eating, helped participants go from severe binge eating to a non-bingeing level in just ten weeks.  Sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Theresa Sharpe, a licensed psychologist with over 15 years of experience.

  Dates: Thursdays starting March 9^th
  
  Location: South Texas Counseling Services, 5337 Yorktown Blvd, Suite 4A1, Corpus Christi, TX 78413
  
  Investment:   $355 includes 10 weekly two hour group meetings, the “Am I Hungry for Binge Eating” book and workbook,  access to the Am I Hungry on-line patient forum, a weekly 15 minute individual phone consult with Dr. Theresa Sharpe,  weekly email support,  and a bonus mindful eating mini-retreat.

  FMI or to register for this group – call or text (361)480-8572 or email dr.theresasharpe@gmail.com

Do you crave sweets or salty snacks and struggle to stop eating them once you start?   Have you been on diets and lost weight only to be discouraged when you gained it back again?    Do you eat when you’re stressed or bored or upset?   Do you overeat and then feel stuffed and guilty?   Are you tired of dieting and looking for a  a different approach to life long healthy and intuitive eating?   During this four week tele-class, we will explore factors that sabotage healthy eating and mindfulness strategies to help you get back on track.   You will learn strategies for tuning into your body to gauge your true hunger and to guide you in choosing when, what and how much you eat.  These simple but powerful tools can help to curb mindless eating and manage cravings and overeating.  Mindful eating is a natural, intuitive, interesting and enjoyable way to regulate your eating without restrictive dieting.

Dates: Sundays (4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30), 6:30-7:45pm CST  *no class on 4/18 – Easter

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
-4 classes by phone from the comfort of your own home
-Weekly e-mails with class materials and additional resources
-Recordings of all class sessions
-Access to a private closed Facebook group

Investment:  $37

Register by completing the form below.  Once you are registered, I will send you a link for payment and the phone log-in information.  

Treat yourself to this special mini-retreat and spend an afternoon nourishing your body and soul. The retreat will feature:

• a sampler of creative journaling techniques to release stress and connect with joy and gratitude
• the Minute Method meditation practice –simple and profound
• Svaroopa® Yoga, gentle yet deep spinal decompression for new and experienced yogis.
• a guided mindful eating exercise with delicious tea and cookies
• a meditative walk on a beautiful indoor labyrinth (optional)
  Saturday, February 25, 2:00 to 5:30 p.m.
  All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 3026 S. Staples, Corpus Christi, TX

Space is limited. Register early to reserve your spot!  Your guides will be Mary Carpenter and Theresa Sharpe.  Mary Carpenter is a certified yoga instructor, meditation guide and owner of Heart-in-Soul Yoga.   She delights in sharing the joy she experiences from these life giving practices.  Dr. Theresa Sharpe is a licensed psychologist with specialized training in mindful eating and a passion for journaling.  SVAROOPA® is a registered service mark of SVA, used under license.

Would you like to “retrain” your brain to stop overeating?   Are you wanting to embrace healthier eating habits in 2017 but worried about having the willpower to follow through?    Are you tired of dieting and curious about a different approach to life long healthy and conscious eating?   Mindful eating is a proven approach to combat overeating and a wonderful complement to any wellness regimen.   This four week class will explore factors that sabotage healthy eating habits and mindfulness strategies to help you get back on track.   This class will also teach you how to better recognize your body’s natural hunger and fullness cues to guide you in choosing when, what and how much to eat.

Wednesdays (2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1), 6:30-7:30pm
South Texas Counseling Services
5337 Yorktown Blvd, Suite 4A1, Corpus Christi, TX 78413

Investment: $49 (cash or check payable on the 1st day of class).  Space is limited.  Registration deadline is 2/7.  FMI call (361)480-8572. 

Introducing the Small Bites Book Club!   Why “small bites” you ask?   Because small bites allow us to slow down, savor, and better digest whatever it is that we are sampling whether it’s food or information.  Rather than reading one book a month, we will nibble on a few chapters.    Here’s how it works:  1) Get the book in any format you prefer; 2) Read or listen to the first four chapters ; 3)  RSVP  by using the box below, and come to the Small Bites Book Club meeting.   Discussions will be facilitated by yours truly.   Our first selection will be The Self-Compassion Diet by Jean Fain, LICSW, MSW.

Wednesday, April 5, 6:00-7:00pm
Café Calypso @ Half Price Books
Moore Plaza, 5425 SPID
Corpus Christi, TX 78411