Friday, May 22, 2026 / Le vendredi 22 mai 2026
CONCURRENT SESSION – Part 1 (A)
Allied Health Accepted Papers
SESSION CONCOMITANTE – Partie 1 (A)
Allied Health Documents acceptés
3:37pm – 3:44pm / 15h37 – 15h44
What factors support improvements in eating behaviour post-MBS? Mechanisms of change as identified by participants in a mindful eating group
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference between outcome and mechanisms of change research
- Identify the factors that support post-MBS patients in improving eating behaviour
- Learn about qualitative research methods to elicit patient perspectives
- Consider ways to apply knowledge of change mechanisms to clinical practice
Presenter:
Dr. Susan Wnuk, PhD, C.Psych
Psychologist, Bariatric Surgery Program, University Health Network
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
Dr. Susan Wnuk is a Psychologist at the University Health Network Bariatric Surgery Program in Toronto and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry. She provides clinical care to pre- and post-bariatric surgery patients that involves assessment, individual therapy, and leading mindfulness and DBT skills groups. Her research topics include binge eating and related eating disorders, mindfulness-based interventions, individual CBT and group psychotherapy. She is involved in research projects investigating the effectiveness of psychological interventions including mindfulness and cognitive-behavioural therapy. Dr. Wnuk supervises students, facilitates workshops for professionals, publishes research and presents at conferences.
Quels facteurs favorisent l'amélioration du comportement alimentaire après un SMB ? Mécanismes de changement identifiés par les participants d'un groupe d'alimentation consciente
Présentatrice :
Dr. Susan Wnuk, PhD, C.Psych
Psychologist, Bariatric Surgery Program, University Health Network
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
Dr. Susan Wnuk is a Psychologist at the University Health Network Bariatric Surgery Program in Toronto and is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry. She provides clinical care to pre- and post-bariatric surgery patients that involves assessment, individual therapy, and leading mindfulness and DBT skills groups. Her research topics include binge eating and related eating disorders, mindfulness-based interventions, individual CBT and group psychotherapy. She is involved in research projects investigating the effectiveness of psychological interventions including mindfulness and cognitive-behavioural therapy. Dr. Wnuk supervises students, facilitates workshops for professionals, publishes research and presents at conferences.