By Leigh Cohn
Consuming problems similar to anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa pose a grave threat to the health and wellbeing of hundreds of thousands of american citizens every year. This sourcebook brings jointly in one quantity an in depth volume of data and assets concerning the prognosis and therapy of those most likely life-threatening stipulations. This quantity is a considerably up to date and extended model of Controlling consuming issues with evidence, suggestion, and assets (Oryx, 1992).
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Perpetuating factors include embracing an "anorexic (or bulimic) stance" toward parents or spouse in order to create a separate identity. Those who are seen as "chronic cases" seem to have established an eating disorder identity that is based on the resignation that one cannot break free from the chains of the eating disorder and/or on the fear that giving up one's identity will result in loss of close relationships, feelings of being special, and, essentially, the loss of an entire way of life.
When half an hour is seen as good, an hour is seen as better, and more than that is better yet. All of these behaviors are usually experienced as bizarre, unnatural, and shameful. Therefore, an element of secrecy evolves in carrying them out. Considerable effort is spent in obtaining food, consuming it, getting rid of it, and excessively exercising. Individuals often go to great lengths to conceal these activities from others to avoid shame and guilt, although these feelings become internalized anyway, adding to the vicious cycle.
She has also lectured at several national conferences on eating disorders. , maintains private practices in art therapy and Rubenfeld synergy in both Phoenix and Prescott, Arizona. D. in Human Development from Arizona State University. She is a certified counselor and a supervisor for both art therapy and Rubenfeld synergy. She currently teaches counseling and art therapy at Prescott College. Michael D. , is professor of psychology at Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio, and President, Board of Directors, Eating Disorders Awareness & Prevention, Inc.