219 Therapy with Eating Disorders
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The content segments discussed various aspects of therapy with eating disorders. The speaker emphasized the importance of building a supportive and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with individuals with eating disorders. They highlighted the need for empathy, understanding, and open communication to facilitate positive change. The speaker discussed the use of protocols and workbooks in therapy, as well as the concept of shifting paradigms from a focus on sickness to one of resourcefulness. They also addressed the internal struggle that individuals with eating disorders often face, and the importance of helping clients rectify conflicting voices and find healthy alternatives and activities to engage in.
The speaker discussed the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help clients manage their urges and emotions. They also explored the client's history, fears, social pressures, and sense of self-efficacy to better understand their motivation and potential challenges in treatment. The speaker emphasized the importance of collaboration, empathy, and addressing the client's individual motivations and fears.
The speaker discussed the use of therapeutic techniques such as the miracle question and the quarter toss to help clients envision a future without their eating disorder and explore resistance to change. They also emphasized the importance of developing a relapse prevention plan, setting realistic goals, and using food planning and self-monitoring journals as tools in treatment. The speaker provided practical suggestions for therapists, such as using journals and handouts, and highlighted the availability of live webinars and continuing education resources through AllCEUs.com.
The content segments discussed various aspects of therapy with eating disorders. The speaker emphasi