Seymour Health Centre

4-Week Online Emotional Eating & Obesity Support Program

Beginning June 29, 2026  ·  5:00 PM PST  ·  Virtual Group Program

About the Program

A Compassionate Approach to Emotional Eating & Weight Management

This virtual group program is designed to support individuals struggling with emotional eating, food urges, stress eating, and the psychological aspects of weight management. Participants will gain practical tools and a deeper understanding of the emotional, cognitive, and nervous system processes that influence eating behaviours.

Unlike traditional weight-focused programs that rely solely on willpower or nutrition advice, this group helps participants understand the underlying factors driving eating behaviours — with curiosity, compassion, and practical strategies for sustainable change rather than shame or self-criticism.

Program Details

📅Start Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
🕔Time: 5:00 PM PST
💻Format: 4-week virtual group
👥Environment: Small, confidential group

Program Outcomes

What Participants Will Learn

Understand the Root Causes

How stress, emotions, and the nervous system influence eating behaviours — so you can respond with awareness rather than react automatically.

Reduce Shame & Self-Criticism

Strategies to shift away from shame around food and weight, moving toward greater self-compassion and acceptance.

Practical Coping Tools

Evidence-based tools for managing cravings, urges, and emotional eating using IFS, DBT, ACT, and EMDR-informed approaches.

Sustainable Behaviour Change

Move beyond willpower toward genuine, lasting transformation with self-supportive approaches that honour your whole self.

Your Facilitator

Tracy Lau, RCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Tracy comes from a hospital mental health background and specializes in evidence-based approaches including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR-informed strategies. Her compassionate, non-judgmental approach creates a safe space where participants can explore their relationship with food and their bodies with honesty and care.

Registration & Inquiries

Register for the Program

Fill out the form below to register your interest or ask any questions. A member of our team will be in touch shortly.

For questions, please email weightmgmtclinic@seymourhealth.ca or use the form above.

This program is facilitated through Seymour Health Centre. All sessions are confidential and held in a safe, supportive virtual group environment.