New Holiday Group · Starts November 18
Holiday Intuitive Eating Group
Get support and practical skills for challenging diet culture, respecting your body, and staying grounded in intuitive eating through the holiday season, with a small group led by Emily Key, LPC/MHSP.
Why the Holidays
Food Freedom and the Holidays
The holidays are full of food, family, and tradition, and often a lot of diet talk. Comments about seconds, "good" and "bad" foods, bodies, and New Year's resolutions can make it hard to stay connected to the intuitive eating work you care about.
This holiday intuitive eating group gives you a supportive space to challenge diet culture, practice skills grounded in Health at Every Size (HAES), and walk into gatherings feeling more confident, more prepared, and less alone.
Group at a Glance
When: Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 PMDates: Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 9 & Dec 16 (no group Thanksgiving week)
Length: Four 90-minute sessions
Group size: Limited to 8 participants
Led by: Emily Key, LPC/MHSP
Location: 308 Sunset Dr, Johnson City
Cost: $40/week
What We'll Work On
Skills and Support for the Season
Each session blends support with practical, weight-inclusive skills you can bring to your next holiday meal.
01
Challenging Diet Culture
Learn to recognize diet culture messages, from food rules to "earning" a holiday meal, and practice responding to them with curiosity instead of guilt.
02
Intuitive Eating Through the Holidays
Stay connected to hunger, fullness, and satisfaction during busy, food-centered weeks, and give yourself permission to enjoy holiday foods without the restrict-and-rebound cycle.
03
Body Image and Body Respect
Build tools for hard body image days, holiday photos, and clothing stress, rooted in Health at Every Size and body respect.
04
Boundaries at the Table
Practice what to say when family and friends comment on food, weight, or bodies, and plan ahead for the gatherings that feel hardest.
Group Schedule
Four Wednesdays, November 18 to December 16
All sessions meet from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. We're taking Thanksgiving week off so you can enjoy the holiday.
Week 1
Wed, Nov 18
5:30–7:00 PM
No Group
Wed, Nov 25
Thanksgiving week
Week 2
Wed, Dec 2
5:30–7:00 PM
Week 3
Wed, Dec 9
5:30–7:00 PM
Week 4
Wed, Dec 16
5:30–7:00 PM
Your Group Leader
Emily Key, LPC/MHSP
Emily is a licensed professional counselor at Summit Counseling who supports clients in healing their relationship with food and their bodies through an intuitive eating and Health at Every Size lens.
She leads this group with warmth and practical tools, creating a judgment-free space where every body is welcome.
Who It's For
A Weight-Inclusive Space for Every Body
Whether you're new to intuitive eating or have been on this path for years, the holidays can bring up old patterns. This group offers community, encouragement, and skills to help you stay grounded through the season.
This Group May Be a Good Fit If You:
- Feel stressed or anxious about food and holiday gatherings
- Want to stop dieting and build a more peaceful relationship with food
- Struggle with body image, especially around the holidays
- Are practicing intuitive eating and want support staying on track
- Want to set boundaries around diet talk and body comments
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is intuitive eating?
Intuitive eating is an evidence-based, non-diet approach that helps you reconnect with your body's hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues and let go of food rules and guilt.
Is this a weight-loss group?
No. This group is weight-inclusive and grounded in Health at Every Size (HAES). The focus is on your relationship with food and your body, not on changing your weight.
Do I need experience with intuitive eating?
Not at all. The group welcomes people who are just getting curious about intuitive eating as well as those who have been practicing for a while.
How big is the group?
The group is capped at 8 participants to keep it personal and supportive. Once it fills, you can join the waitlist below.
When and how often does the group meet?
The group meets on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 PM on November 18, December 2, December 9 and December 16. There is no group during Thanksgiving week.
How much does it cost?
Each week is $40.
Reserve Your Spot in the Holiday Intuitive Eating Group
Complete the secure form below to save your place. We'll follow up with next steps and answer any questions before the group begins on November 18.