What is it?
Psychodietetics is a young field that has existed in Poland for several years. It combines psychology with the medical field of nutrition. Psychodietitians are most often psychologists, dietitians or doctors. Since they come from different fields, each of them may work in their own individual way. Some will focus on psychological aspects related to the mechanisms behind eating behaviour, while others will focus on nutritional aspects. The ideal approach is a holistic one, which provides insight into the problem as a whole. The psychodietitian’s task is to help the patient regain control over the eating and change process.
Who is it for?
Everyone!
People most often seeking help from a psychodietitian are those who:
- want to lose excess weight, as well as people with a healthy body weight who wish to change their eating habits
- have difficulty maintaining changes and motivation
- have difficulty accepting themselves and their current situation
- eat in response to stress, problems or emotions
- suffer from eating disorders, such as binge-eating disorder, anorexia or bulimia
- have experienced an unsuccessful attempt at weight loss
Following restrictive meal plans, creating a mental list of forbidden products, binge-eating “in reserve” and taking part in challenges such as “60 days without sugar” create a long list of prohibitions for our brains, which they hate. When we forbid ourselves something, we want it even more. But what next?
Sugar will not disappear from this world, so it is important to minimise the consumption of processed products. Changing eating habits will make it easier to achieve the goal we have set. But without going from one extreme to another—there should also be room for a favourite sweet.
A psychodietitian helps identify the reasons behind unhealthy eating habits, develop a strategy to increase nutritional awareness, and strengthen self-control, sense of agency and self-esteem.
Marta Tomaszewska – certified psychologist/psychodietitian
Every day, she gains experience working in a hospital ward and at the intake and coordination point of the Mental Health Centre. In October, she will begin training as a psychotherapist in the cognitive-behavioural approach. In her private life, she is a fan of Italian cuisine and strength training.
In her work, she focuses on people tired of following numerous diets, the psychology of eating and motivation, as well as changing and maintaining healthy eating habits.
Dates of the next consultations:
24 July – Wednesday afternoon, from 4:00 p.m.
29 July – Monday afternoon, from 4:00 p.m.
2 August – Friday afternoon, from 4:00 p.m.
Consultation venue – Fit Style Zone, 21 Śluzowa Street, Bolesławiec.
