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Path to practising self-compassion in a tertiary eating disorders treatment program: A qualitative analysis
Josie Geller1,2, Avarna Fernandes1, Suja Srikameswaran1,2
1St. Paul's Hospital Eating Disorders Program, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The British Journal of Clinical Psychology
|April 12, 2022
Summary
Self-compassion aids eating disorder (ED) remission by overcoming cognitive and behavioral barriers. Understanding patient readiness is key for clinicians to tailor interventions effectively, supporting recovery journeys.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Eating Disorders
Background:
- Self-compassion is crucial for eating disorder (ED) remission.
- Tertiary care ED populations face unique barriers to self-compassion due to identity and readiness factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore patient perspectives on self-compassion barriers and facilitators in tertiary ED care.
- To identify processes and readiness levels associated with overcoming self-compassion challenges.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study involving 17 individuals with long-term ED histories (7 recovered, 10 in treatment).
- Audio-recorded interviews using visual timelines to explore understanding, barriers, and overcoming self-compassion.
Main Results:
- Three distinct processes identified: Challenging beliefs (cognitive shift), Dealing with the world (preparatory change), and Rolling up sleeves (active change).
- These processes reflect varying levels of readiness for self-compassion development.
Conclusions:
- Findings offer a roadmap for patients in tertiary ED treatment regarding self-compassion.
- Clinicians can use this information to individualize interventions based on patient readiness for self-compassion.
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