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Dissociation, dieting disorders and hypnosis: A review
Author(s) -
Griffiths Rosalyn A.,
ChanLittle Lorna D.
Publication year - 1995
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.2400030304
Subject(s) - dieting , hypnosis , eating disorders , dissociation (chemistry) , bulimia nervosa , anorexia nervosa , psychology , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , dissociative , dissociative disorders , medicine , endocrinology , obesity , chemistry , weight loss , alternative medicine , pathology
This paper gives an account of the relationship between hypnosis, hypnotizability, dissociation and disordered eating. A detailed update of the outcome of studies employing hypnotic techniques in the treatment of the two dieting disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa is provided. The role of dissociation and the contribution of hypnosis is evaluated.