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. 2022 Oct 6;13:969338. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.969338

TABLE 4.

Summary of treatment-related content and tasks in the iBED program.

Session number Content of session
Session 1 Write pros and cons for binge eating in order to prepare for behavioral change.
Session 2 Establish a problems-and-goals list for treatment.
Session 3 Complete a food-diary for 7 consecutive days in order to gain insight and understanding of personal eating pattern.
Session 4 Complete a food diary for 7 consecutive days with focus on establishing a regular eating pattern.
Session 5 Monitor, register, and describe incidences of binge eating episodes for a week.
Session 6 Establish a list of cognitive and behavioral alternative strategies to cope with cravings to binge eat.
Session 7 Use alternative strategies (from previous session) for a week and evaluate on them.
Session 8 Establish a list of compassionate self-care strategies that can strengthen self-esteem and self-image.
Session 9 Establish a list of strategies and activities to prevent relapse.
Session 10 Evaluate treatment, including achievement of personal treatment goals, and write a farewell letter to the binge eating disorder.