Table 1 NMD weekly session outline
Week | Food & eating topics | Body image topics | Movement activity |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Why diets do not work | Looking at spine and identifying basic spinal movements to music | |
2 | Regular eating pattern | Exploration of pros and cons of body acceptance and body dissatisfaction | Introduction to image-based movement improvisation |
3 | Hunger Scale | Introduction of concept of overvaluation of shape & weight | Integration of a learnt sequence in pairs and improvisation |
4 | Hungry eating vs non-hungry eating | Introduction of concepts of extreme &/or unhelpful cognitions regarding body image | Continued integration of learnt sequences and reflection of effects of movement |
5 | How to reduce non-hungry eating | Coping with extreme &/or unhelpful cognitions regarding body image | Movement composition to music |
6 | Eating with awareness | Review of concepts & effects of overvaluation of shape & weight, avoidance & body checking | Movement sequences and improvisation with reflection |
7 | Fine tuning nutritional knowledge | Linking movement with community options: guest instructor to demonstrate available exercise programs | |
8 | Overview and reflection | ||