Anorexia nervosa
1982
Abstract: The eating disorders of anorexia nervosa and bulimia, and group psychotherapy with bulimics, are the subjects of three booklets developed by the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia of the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. Anorexia nervosa is a complex emotional disorder characterized by an obsession with food, weight, and thinness; bulimia is an emotional disorder characterized primarily by a binge-purge pattern of eating behavior. Aspects of anorexia nervosa and bulimia that are examined include 1) symptoms of the disorders, 2) how and why they develop, 3) who is at greatest risk for developing them, 4) medical dangers associated with them, and 5) medical treatment (primary and secondary). Background information is provided about 1) the uses and advantages of group treatment for bulimics, 2) important elements contributing to successful group experiences, 3) differences between short- and long-term treatment groups, and 4) positive and negative implications for group treatment. Problems typically encountered in group situations and types of feelings frequently experienced by therapists (i.e. responsible, useless, "part of the gang", ostracized, repulsed) are explored. Preliminary results of research on symptom and personality changes seen in bulimics participating in group treatment experiences are presented. References and additional sources of information on anorexia nervosa and bulimia are provided. (aje).
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