What’s New

To maintain our goal of providing 'best evidence' content in the Craving Change program, the 2018 version of the client workbook was revised early this year omitting all references to Dr. Brian Wansink and his research. For those using earlier versions of the workbook, a three-page, 'cut and paste' document is available that provides edits for the client workbook. The document can be downloaded below and is also available in the Resource Library.  See yesterday's post for information and … [Read more...] about 2018 Workbook Environment Info Revised

In response to recent negative press regarding the research by Dr. Brian Wansink, we're reposting a notice that was emailed out to licensees and noted in our What's New page in April.  Based on similar concerns raised last year, Craving Change Inc. was quick to respond by issuing a Position Statement and editing the 2018 printing of the client workbook and the Facilitator's Manual such that all references to Wansink and his research were removed. We feel that a discussion regarding our food and … [Read more...] about Reposting Notification Re: Wansink

Don't miss the chance to get free workbooks and other great Craving Change resources. Another way to boost your supply of client workbooks is to encourage your colleague or team member to become a licensed and certified Craving Change Facilitator. Our cognitive-behavioural, non-diet approach to eating behaviour change has transformed the practice of many clinicians and has been embraced by thousands of Canadians. Our Fall Promotion starts today and runs until September 21. 1) Buy Workbooks Now … [Read more...] about Fall Promotion Starts Today!

Gearing up for some fall Craving Change® workshops? Have a colleague who'd like to become a Craving Change Certified Facilitator? Then take advantage of the bonus products and savings during our Fall Promotion from September 4 to 21. Watch your emailbox this week for more information. … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss the Fall Promotion

Ask anyone and they'll tell you that the Edmonton Oliver Primary Care Network is an innovative leader in health care in Alberta and Canada. They demonstrated this once again with their recent decision to obtain an Organization License with Craving Change Inc. Their incredible team will now have readily accessible resources, training and certification to incorporate a cognitive-behavioural approach in workshops and individual counselling sessions with their clients. Congratulations! … [Read more...] about Welcome Edmonton Oliver PCN

Craving Change Inc is committed to donating a portion of the revenue from sales of the children's book, 'Is this stomach, mouth or heart hunger?' to help children with ‘stomach hunger’. Both a representative with the Dietitian of Canada Nutrition & Food Security Network who has worked for decades in this area and a board member who contributed to a DC position paper on food insecurity strongly encouraged support of an agency that addresses the overall issue of poverty as opposed to specific … [Read more...] about Support for ‘Chew On This’ Program

Craving Change® is a truly versatile program! It's applicable to a variety of clientele and can be modified to meet various unique needs. Christine Lee, a dietitian with Humber River Hospital, recently described how clients attending different programs in their organization benefit from Craving Change®. “The Craving Change program ties in nicely with our DEC program because clients having difficulty eating well to manage their diabetes can attend. Upon evaluation, clients report they … [Read more...] about Unlimited Opportunities

Many are of the opinion that a program that addresses emotional eating will only resonate with those of the female persuasion. Well, registered dietitian and community wellness facilitator Caroline Le Clair begs to differ. She demonstrated that men also have ‘ah-ha’ moments when introduced to cognitive-behavioural concepts related to the psychology of eating. “I had a husband attend the Craving Change program who mentioned to me that he couldn’t relate to the program because he didn’t have any … [Read more...] about Craving Change & the Y Chromosome