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Enhanced cognitive behavioural therapy for an adolescent with purging disorder: A case report
Author(s) -
Sysko Robyn,
Hildebrandt Tom
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
european eating disorders review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.511
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1099-0968
pISSN - 1072-4133
DOI - 10.1002/erv.1044
Subject(s) - eating disorders , psychology , cognition , mood , psychotherapist , interpersonal psychotherapy , family therapy , mood disorders , clinical psychology , interpersonal communication , cognitive behavioral therapy , psychiatry , medicine , anxiety , randomized controlled trial , surgery , social psychology
Abstract Objective To present a case report detailing the use of an enhanced form of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). The treatment was provided to an adolescent with an eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) diagnosis, and included a focus on the additional maintaining mechanisms of mood intolerance and interpersonal problems. Case This case began as an unsuccessful attempt at family therapy, where the underlying dysfunction exacerbated symptoms and demoralized the family. The therapist subsequently chose to utilize an enhanced version of CBT to simultaneously address the patient's symptoms and try to effect change across multiple domains. A description of the patient's eating disorder pathology, the 29‐session treatment, and outcome, are provided. Conclusion This case study illustrates that it is possible to successfully use enhanced CBT with developmentally appropriate adaptations in the treatment of a young patient with an EDNOS diagnosis, as suggested by Cooper and Stewart (2008). Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and Eating Disorders Association.