Therapys and Treatments
6.1 Evaluate the form of therapy that would be the most beneficial in treating someone with an eating disorder.
The forms of therapies that are beneficial in treating someone with an eating disorder are Feminist Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Brief Therapy. These three treatments have been successful with someone with an eating disorder but there are many more which in addition to the predominant approaches used by therapist and other members of the treatment team have been adapted and are often used to provide adjunct forms of treatment, including, but not limited to, any of the following to find the right therapy techniques for the individual person.
Adjunct Treatments
Nutritional therapy – meal plans, nutritional supplements, facts about food and weight, etc.
Feminist-oriented therapy – empowerment to fight gender-relates issues.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – a branch of CBT stressing acceptance and mindfulness.
Mindfulness – medication, yoga, journal writing, guided imagery, etc.
Psycho education – media literacy, facts about eating disorders, advocacy, etc.
Pharmacotherapy – use of medications
Body image therapy – addressing issues with weight and shape.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – uses elements of other therapies (CBT, psychodynamic, etc) and bilateral stimulation (moving the eyes back and forth as directed by the therapist) in a series of sessions.
Biofeedback – monitors and helps to modify the body’s reaction to stress.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy – methods for accessing the “higher” Self
Equine therapy – working with horses to restore notions of self-care and confidence.
Ropes courses – for personal empowerment, achievement, getting over fears, etc.
Therapeutic touch – balancing and promoting the flow of human energy.
Body work – massage, Reiki, acupuncture, exercise, strength training, etc.
Feminist Therapy - Feminist Therapy specifically addresses the role of gender in
The forms of therapies that are beneficial in treating someone with an eating disorder are Feminist Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Brief Therapy. These three treatments have been successful with someone with an eating disorder but there are many more which in addition to the predominant approaches used by therapist and other members of the treatment team have been adapted and are often used to provide adjunct forms of treatment, including, but not limited to, any of the following to find the right therapy techniques for the individual person.
Adjunct Treatments
Nutritional therapy – meal plans, nutritional supplements, facts about food and weight, etc.
Feminist-oriented therapy – empowerment to fight gender-relates issues.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – a branch of CBT stressing acceptance and mindfulness.
Mindfulness – medication, yoga, journal writing, guided imagery, etc.
Psycho education – media literacy, facts about eating disorders, advocacy, etc.
Pharmacotherapy – use of medications
Body image therapy – addressing issues with weight and shape.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – uses elements of other therapies (CBT, psychodynamic, etc) and bilateral stimulation (moving the eyes back and forth as directed by the therapist) in a series of sessions.
Biofeedback – monitors and helps to modify the body’s reaction to stress.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy – methods for accessing the “higher” Self
Equine therapy – working with horses to restore notions of self-care and confidence.
Ropes courses – for personal empowerment, achievement, getting over fears, etc.
Therapeutic touch – balancing and promoting the flow of human energy.
Body work – massage, Reiki, acupuncture, exercise, strength training, etc.
Feminist Therapy - Feminist Therapy specifically addresses the role of gender in