Cooking for Therapy

Cooking therapy has been defined by some experts as “the therapeutic technique that uses arts, cooking, gastronomy, and an individual’s personal, cultural, and familial relationship with food to address emotional and psychological problems.” Dr. Axe Cooking Therapy

How can cooking relieve stress? According to a 2018 systematic review of psychosocial benefits, some of the many ways in which cooking and baking therapy can help reduce anxiety symptoms and perk up your mood include giving you a sense of control and accomplishment, while having a positive influence on socialization, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.

Benefits of Cooking For Therapy:

-Cooking and creating meals individually or with a group.

-Group cooking allows for socialization while preparing meals and sharing thoughts to relieve stress.

-Participants create nourishing meals for themselves and others.

-Methods learned in cooking therapy can be used for oneself, family, friends, and community

OUR GOAL:

Is to Increase self-esteem and improve psychological well-being, by decreasing anxiety and agitation through cooking.

Words from the Chef:

As a chef who owns a catering service and taught many cooking classes, I personally witness people leaving our cooking classes encouraged and enthusiastic about the meals they prepare with their family, friends, and or classmates.

Cooking triggers happy memories through smell, taste, and socialization.