Bring a Friend
Make the Process More Enjoyable
A strong support system can make all the difference in your wellness journey. That’s why Bariatric Counseling Center offers a Bring a Friend session each month—giving family members, friends, or partners the opportunity to learn, understand, and support your path to a healthier life.
These sessions are especially meaningful for clients working through binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, or food addiction, as social support can reinforce positive change at home.
Why Support Matters
How Friends & Family Get Involved
Our Bring a Friend program invites loved ones to participate in cooking, mindful eating, and support sessions, helping them understand your journey and create a more supportive home environment.
Hands-on experience with portion control, balanced meals, and mindful eating.
Encourages loved ones to appreciate healthier food choices.
Helps family and friends understand why mindful eating matters.
Promotes patience and respect for personal wellness boundaries.
Addresses the emotional side of eating and lifestyle changes.
Encourages supportive behavior rather than unintentional pressure or sabotage — a key aspect when supporting someone with food addiction.
Encourages loved ones to help create a home environment that supports your goals.
Helps children, spouses, and close friends understand and respect your wellness journey.
What to Expect
Inclusive Atmosphere
A welcoming space for both clients and their guests.
Professional Guidance
Led by registered dietitians and mental health professionals.
Practical Skills
Loved ones gain hands-on experience in healthy eating and support strategies that are especially helpful for recovery from disordered eating patterns.
Success Stories
Real Clients, Real Results
“I am so grateful for the entire experience… thank you for being there and offering what amounts to freedom from my addiction to food and destructive eating.”
Program Alumni
L.S.
“The BCC is one of the best choices I have made.”I learned so much… I left feeling better about myself and have continued at home what I learned there.”
Program Alumni
B.S.
My favorite thing about the program was…
“The no judgement zone and importance of confidentiality. The lessons apply to life beyond the kitchen table. All therapists, doctors, and staff treated each of us with respect. Flexibility with small groups led to engaging, productive discussions.”
Program Alumni
N.A.
“The ability to have applicable tools while moving forward from bariatric surgery was invaluable. The mental shift required to change my habits with food was much tougher than I imagined. That made BCC a must with my future success!”
Program Alumni
R.E.
Additional Resources
Learn To Cook Differently
Our programming includes meals prepared by our Professional Chef in our beautiful teaching kitchen. We teach our clients how to use healthy ingredients to prepare meals in a timely fashion without sacrificing taste and flavor.
How to Get Started
Check the Calendar
Find an upcoming Bring a Friend session.
Extend the Invitation
Encourage a loved one to participate.
Learn & Grow Together
Build a support system that lasts beyond the program.