CBT-Treatment for Eating Disorders/Self Esteem Problems
CBT is based on the assumption that a patient’s negative thoughts and feelings underpin their disorder and that by re-modelling these thought processes and emotions, healthier decisions and actions can be achieved. For each patient, the counselor works to address which specific factors and negative thoughts are encouraging the maintenance of their condition – treatment is highly specialized for each individual.
In addition to understanding the psychological aspects, the counselor identifies any cultural, social or interpersonal factors that are either instigating or maintaining both the negative thoughts and the behaviors. If yOu know someone who may be struggling with such circumstances, contact me today or call the national hotline National Hotline for Eating Disorders (NEDA) AT(800) 931-2237
Eating Disorders/ Self Image Problems.
People struggling with an eating disorder have to address any immediate medical concerns caused by their disorder, work on reducing or eliminating eating disordered behaviors, address co-occurring issues like depression, anxiety, or trauma, and then develop a plan to prevent relapse. Some psychologists call recovery the process of creating a life worth living. Overcoming food and eating concerns during recovery is a central goal, but it’s far from the only task of recovery.
The one-to-one aspects of the role are focused on helping sufferers to help themselves. In adult patients, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is the evidence based treatment of choice. In younger patients, the same techniques are modified and used. For all patients, the CBT techniques are usually most effective when used as part of a greater plan, these alone will likely be insufficient.