PSYCH 297R Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Binge Eating, Bulimia Nervosa, Reinforcement
6 Dec 2020
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Definition: a one-on-one interaction with professionally trained therapist. There are many different styles of therapy, depending on the therapist"s theoretical orientation (i. e. cognitive-behavioral, feminist, psychodynamic, humanistic, etc ) Can be short-term (an average of 6 sessions) or long-term. Can be outpatient (going to a clinic/center) or inpatient (living for several weeks in a specialized residential facility that provides therapy) Learning how to recognize stressors that trigger the ed behavior. A slow and steady elimination of ed behavior and regulating normal eating habits. Developing new coping mechanisms for dealing with these stressors. Learning to balance own needs with others" needs, rather than always trying to please others. Establishing a supportive and healthy social network to provide encouragement and caring. Learning how to acknowledge and express one"s feelings, especially negative ones. Recognizing and changing negative self-talk (i. e. i"m such a weak-willed pig ) Learning to trust yourself and self-monitor your own behavior.
