We're thrilled to see that many of our certified facilitators are evaluating the impact of the Craving Change program with their clients. In addition to the Evaluation Forms provided on the Resource CD/USB wafer, clinicians and organizations are also using the Eating Self-Efficacy Scale and several other measurement tools. Please let us know if you're collecting outcomes. We are very interested in receiving feedback about the program from facilitators and their clients. Send us a note at … [Read more...] about Are you collecting outcomes?
What’s New
Canadians Are Craving a Change
Countless adults are struggling to make positive healthy food choices. This is especially the case during the holiday season and at the start of a new year. They're looking for Craving Change trained facilitators and Craving Change workshops. Let us help them find you! If you are a 'certified' Craving Change facilitator, you may list your contact information on our website - in other words, free promotion for you and increased accessibility to our great cognitive-behavioural approach for … [Read more...] about Canadians Are Craving a Change
Ten Years – Time Flies!
That's right! Craving Change Inc. has been providing clinicians with resources and training in the cognitive-behavioural model for problematic eating for ten years. Colleen and Wendy have had the pleasure of sharing their program with dietitians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, physicians, kinesiologists and pharmacists from every province and territory in Canada as well as other countries. It has been tremendously rewarding to know that Craving Change has made a difference in their … [Read more...] about Ten Years – Time Flies!
Kudos for Craving Change Kids Book
'Beyond the Clinic' - the national conference on the prevention and treatment of child and adolescent obesity far exceeded Colleen and Wendy's expectations. The speakers were outstanding, the information very thought-provoking and the opportunity for networking promoted some inspiring conversations. During the conference, Wendy received numerous kudos for the Craving Change children's book that many clinicians working in pediatric clinics have been using in their practice (see photo of display). … [Read more...] about Kudos for Craving Change Kids Book
Pediatric Population – Looking Through a New Lens
This week, Wendy and Colleen are excited to be attending the 'Beyond the Clinic' - 7th Conference on the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity . They're looking forward to making some headway around the learning curve re: special considerations and challenges with pediatric populations. They also anticipate lively discussions, networking with colleagues - new and familiar, and listening to the many impressive session and poster presenters. If you're planning to attend … [Read more...] about Pediatric Population – Looking Through a New Lens
Webinar for NDC Continuing Education
Wendy has been invited to present a webinar this week for the semi-annual, continuing education program offered by Nutrition at Work (NDC) for their many dietitians. Karine Levy, Clinical Manager at Nutrition at Work, is keen to have their dietitians incorporate a cognitive-behavioural based approach in their practice. The webinar will include an overview of the power of one's thoughts on behaviours, a demonstration of activities that can be used with individuals or groups and case studies … [Read more...] about Webinar for NDC Continuing Education
2018 Workbook Environment Info Revised
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
Reposting Notification Re: Wansink
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
