Dine Together
Share Meals, Practice Mindful Eating, and Enjoy Camaraderie
Eating is more than just nourishment—it’s an opportunity to build a healthier relationship with food. At Bariatric Counseling Center, we guide clients through mindful eating practices to help them recognize hunger cues, manage emotional eating, and feel confident in social dining settings.
This experience is especially powerful for individuals recovering from binge eating disorder, food addiction, or compulsive overeating.
Why Dine Together
What Our Program Includes
Our Dine Together program combines cooking, mindful eating, therapeutic support, and restaurant outings to help you build a healthier relationship with food.
Hands-on cooking experience to learn portion control and balanced nutrition.
Step-by-step instruction from registered dietitians and culinary professionals.
Enjoy a family-style meal while practicing slow eating, savoring flavors, and portion awareness.
Discussions on emotional eating and strategies for overcoming unhealthy patterns.
Sessions focus on the connection between food, emotions, and behavior.
Topics include stress, anxiety, sleep habits, and trauma as they relate to eating patterns.
Monthly restaurant outings to practice ordering balanced meals in a social setting.
Learn how to navigate menus, portion sizes, and mindful dining strategies in real-world situations— a valuable skill for those managing food addiction recovery.
What to Expect
Inclusive Atmosphere
A non-judgmental space for learning and growth.
Expert Guidance
Led by registered dietitians and licensed mental health professionals.
Practical Skills
Develop confidence in meal planning, portion control, and social dining.
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
Join a Meal
Explore our upcoming mindful eating sessions.
Learn & Practice
Gain confidence in preparing and enjoying food mindfully.
Take It Beyond the Table
Apply these skills to dining out and everyday life.