Download Author: Weiss, Lillie Ph.D.

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Week 6: Enhancing Body Image

In this session, we review the homework exercises from the previous session to help women see their bodies more positively and realistically. The exercises in this session are more effective when done in a group because feedback and confrontation from others are important.

Treating Bulimia:A Psychoeducational Approach

Bulimia – binge eating and purging – has increased in frequency. Prevalence for female college students ranges from 2.9% to 19%. This book presents a short term psychoeducational approach focusing on personality and behavior deficits in an effective treatment strategy for bulimia. (211 pages)

Introduction: Treating Bulimia

This chapter presents an overview of bulimia, including a description of the syndrome and its effects, as well as a review of the research findings on its etiology and treatment. The chapter also discusses the research on which the authors’ treatment program is based and the rationale for that program.

Preliminary Interview

We see our clients for an initial interview to assess if they are bulimic and to give them some information about the program. We have used the DSM III criteria to assess bulimia and to differentiate bulimic women from binge eaters and anorexics.

Week 2: Eating as Coping

The purpose of this session is to help women identify the cues that lead to binge eating for them and to develop other responses to these cues.