A prominent program that has shown considerable promise in utilizing the notion of mindful eating is the Mindfulness Based-Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) program developed by Dr. Jean Kristeller (Alberts, Thewissen, & Raes, 2012). According to the authors this therapeutic approach relies on a cognitive behavioral approach, which provides clients with tools that enable them to better manage reoccurring manifestations of binge eating (Alberts, Thewissen, & Raes, 2012). Such techniques include, cognitive restructuring, breathing retraining (respiratory control training), relaxation training, self-monitoring, and psychophysiological awareness. The MB-EAT addresses the clinical aspect of mindfulness mediation in relation to food intake regulation.
