“Understanding Compulsive Overeating” is a comprehensive homework assignment designed to support clients in recognizing and managing the challenges of Binge Eating Disorder (BED). This resource helps identify the symptoms of compulsive overeating and provides practical strategies for treatment, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), healthy eating habits, and mindfulness techniques. By engaging with this material, your clients will gain a deeper understanding of their eating behaviors and develop effective tools to manage compulsive overeating, paving the way for a healthier and more balanced life. Use this assignment to guide your clients through their recovery journey with confidence and support.

Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of therapy, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.

How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.

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