Chapter 4 88 How can I prevent this next time, and where can I go for help? (lisver-33). Straightforwardness | Some participants reported a preference for a more confrontational coaching style. They wanted the coach to be friendly and empathetic, but at the same time “put it bluntly” and get straight to the point that it’s all about the eating behaviour. Straightforwardly with direct advice, so that you have tools ready for you to move on (lisval-20). Condition “Dialectical & after losing control to emotional eating” Participants liked the concept of an understanding, positive approach and empathy (validation), but were also very clear in their need for additional practical advice. Empathy is warm and soothing, but is not going to “get you anywhere”. Participants observed that the coach offers a message consisting of both positive feedback and a reach-out toward change. The majority of participants preferred this combination of validation with a focus-on-change approach as being the best coaching strategy. The coach confirms to Lisanne what she feels, showing a way out of the emotion. It might be useful to give a hint about what she can do next time to prevent a binge (lisver-30). The response is supportive and non-judgmental. The reaction of the coach also points to taking immediate action. I think that’s a good thing, the idea that you could immediately move on in a positive manner. That should not be tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, but now (lisdial-42). Selective coding was conducted to get a deeper understanding of the themes and their interdependencies. The data revealed that people with emotional eating are at different levels of their emotions and emotion regulation, and that they might be divided into three groups: 1 People who just want a practical solution for the problem; they are unaware of the association between their emotions and their eating behaviour. 2 People who are aware of their emotions and feel an unclear association between their emotions and their eating behaviour, but do not express it in terms of emotion regulation. 3 People who are aware of their emotions, and express the need to learn how to regulate them.
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