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St. Catherine University

2012

Eating disorders

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Eating Disorder Clinicians: From Personal Recovery To Supporting Others, Melissa A. Young May 2012

Eating Disorder Clinicians: From Personal Recovery To Supporting Others, Melissa A. Young

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

This qualitative study examined the experiences of clinicians at an eating disorder clinic who are recovered from their own eating disorders. The literature covered topics such as eating disorder types and symptoms, etiology, onset and duration, causes and risk factors, treatment interventions, therapeutic alliance, self-disclosure and burnout. The research questions for this study were: (1) What are the experiences of clinicians who treat clients with eating disorders after having recovered from their own? (2) How much self-disclosure is appropriate in the therapeutic relationship? (3) What type of accountability or support is in place for the clinician to be prepared for …


Perspectives Of Having Celiac Disease And Eating Disorders, Heather Vargo May 2012

Perspectives Of Having Celiac Disease And Eating Disorders, Heather Vargo

Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers

The issue of eating disorders among individuals with celiac disease is a growing concern; yet, it receives little clinical research attention. The purpose of this project is to explore perspectives of individuals who have celiac disease and eating disorders. The research sought to learn more about the development of eating disorders and celiac disease for individuals, how individuals perceive the interaction between the two disorders, and what individuals think would be beneficial in treating these comorbid diseases? Using a qualitative design, nine individuals agreed to be interviewed about their experience of having celiac disease and an eating disorder. Data was …