“Present Perfect” (in June) and “The Lotus Effect” (in fall), and Smoke Break (with Marla Somova, Ph.D., as a co-author, Nov 2011)
Training/Workshops
April 2010: in collaboration with PESI I will be offering a workshop on “10 Skills of Mindful Eating” in Allentown, PA (April 7th), King of Prussia, PA (April 9th), Cherry Hill, NJ (April 10th).
May 2010: I will be offering the workshops in Towson, Maryland; Ellicott City, Maryland, and Fairfax, Virginia. Please contact PESI for details.
emotional eating
You have two options in regard to emotional eating: you can try to eliminate it altogether or you can try to make better use of it by making emotional eating more conscious. Read more…
Experiential Calories
Put aside this annoying business of counting nutritional calories for a moment and ask yourself: what else am I getting out of this eating moment? How is my Mind being enriched? Read more…
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT MOTIVATION CHECK
What is inoculation? Inoculation introduces an organism to a nominal threat with the purpose of hardening the organism. Motivational inoculation is a series of challenges (in the form of questions) that help crystallize intrinsic, fail-proof motivation. Here’s some motivational inoculation for weight management.
NEW FEATURE: MINDFUL EATING TRACKER – TRACK PRESENCE
New Harbinger Publications: “In this book, psychologist Pavel Somov introduces techniques, exercises, and tools to help you control overeating. These practices can be used at mealtimes to develop a more positive and healthy relationshipwith food.”
Endorsements
“Eating the Moment is a quick, enjoyable read full of creative, clever exercises and insightful, thought-provoking text. Rather than being shamed into deprivation, readers are taught original exercises to help them learn about their palates and manage their appetites. Who knew that weight control could be so fun and empowering?”
—Dina Cheney, author of Tasting Club
“In Eating the Moment, psychologist Pavel Somov gives you the practical tools you need to reap the rewards of eating more mindfully. Read it and discover how to have a relationship with food that is smarter, healthier, more conscious, and enjoyable.”
—Deborah Kesten, MPH, author of The Enlightened Diet
“Somov is one of the most creative psychologists around. He is knowledgeable about research-based and effective therapy techniques. He is aware of Eastern philosophies, and Buddhism in particular. And he is a productive therapist who knows how to translate knowledge into personal action for clients. All of these gifts are evident in Somov’s book, Eating the Moment, which is not only informative, not only good reading, but also tremendously helpful in the most difficult area of behavior change—losing and keeping off weight.”
—Stanton Peele, Ph.D., JD, author of Seven Tools to Beat Addiction and Addiction-Proof Your Child
“Eating the Moment is a thoughtful feast for those who want to understand the psychology of eating and how to overcome mindlessness with food. The 141 eating practices are easy-to-grasp appetizers for becoming more aware, overcoming craving, and transforming your experience with food. If you have ever wanted a primer on eating skills that you never learned at home or in school, this book is an excellent place to start.
—Donald Altman, author of Meal by Meal and Art of the Inner Meal