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Table 1 Needs of individuals with emotional eating related to DERS-SF* subscales

From: Exploring tailored virtual emotion regulation approaches for individuals with emotional eating

The need for…

Difficulty with…

DERS* subscale

Tailored exercise

Insight in bodily sensations

Being aware of or paying attention to emotional responses

Awareness

Body scan

Action plans that inspire alternative behaviour when self-control difficulties are experienced

Inhibiting impulsive behavioural responses

Impulse

Opposite action

Emotion regulation strategies to effectively regulate emotions, such as agitation, stress & anger

Effectively regulating one’s emotions once upset

Strategies

Positive reframing

  1. *Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale [37]