Enhanced cognitive behavioural therapy for an adolescent with purging disorder: A case report

Robyn Sysko, Tom Hildebrandt

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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).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-45
Number of pages9
JournalEuropean Eating Disorders Review
Volume19
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2011

Keywords

  • adolescents
  • cognitive behavioural therapy
  • eating disorder not otherwise specified
  • purging disorder

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