The main thrust of the program is to teach clients how to deal with the rest of the world, said Ms. Impellizeri.

Halliwick is a concept, originally developed to teach clients with a (physical) disability to swim and to make them independent in water.

He also likes to teach clients how to use the Internet, not only to socialize but also to learn about their own illnesses.

By teaching clients additional information on promoting proper habits, like adequate exercise, they might avoid medical problems that tax the system.

Therapy teaches clients that feelings can be tolerated and will fade away if they stay in the feared or difficult situation.

At the first level, the program teaches clients how to eat the foods they want - in small, frequent portions.

At the second level, the program teaches clients how to increase their energy levels via simple activity.

At the third level, the program teaches clients how to build more balance into their lives in order to maintain weight loss and healthy diet.

Teach clients that legitimate or not, excuses stand directly in the way of their ability to make needed connections.

Some worry that there is not sufficient time to teach clients about the new system.