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The development and application of compassion‐focused therapy for eating disorders ( CFT ‐E)
Author(s) -
Goss Kenneth,
Allan Steven
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
british journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.479
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 2044-8260
pISSN - 0144-6657
DOI - 10.1111/bjc.12039
Subject(s) - shame , eating disorders , binge eating , psychotherapist , bulimia nervosa , psychology , psychological intervention , binge eating disorder , psychiatry , clinical psychology , social psychology
Objectives This article outlines specific developments in compassion‐focused therapy ( CFT ) for the treatment of patients with an eating disorder. Methods The article provides a narrative review based on the existing literature and current practices of CFT for eating disorders ( CFT ‐E). Results The role of shame, self‐criticism, self‐directed hostility, and difficulties in generating and experiencing affiliative emotion in patients with an eating disorder is highlighted. The article describes how CFT ‐E uniquely addresses these issues and discusses the current evidence base for CFT ‐E. It also provides an outline of recent and potential future developments in CFT ‐E. Conclusions CFT‐E offers a promising treatment for adult outpatients who present to specialist eating disorder services with restricting and binge/purging eating disorders. Recent developments include treatment protocols for patients who are low weight and have an eating disorder and for those presenting with obesity. Practitioner pointsCFT ‐E is a group‐based treatment for adult outpatients with restricting or binge/purging eating disorders attending specialist services. CFT ‐E has a specific protocol and interventions to address the biological, psychological, and social challenges of recovery from an eating disorder. CFT ‐E specifically addresses the high levels of shame and self‐criticism commonly experienced by patients with an eating disorder.