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[Unconditional self-acceptance and self-compassion: another clinic for anorexia nervosa?]
Océane Muroni1, Jean-Luc Sudres2
1Laboratoire CERPPS EA 7411 (Centre d'études et de recherches en psychopathologie et psychologie de la santé), Université Toulouse 2 Jean-Jaurès, 5 allée Antonio-Machado, 31058 Toulouse, France.
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|December 9, 2023
Summary
Anorexia nervosa is linked to specific emotional and cognitive traits that can hinder recovery. Cultivating self-compassion and unconditional self-acceptance may help overcome these barriers.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Context:
- Anorexia nervosa presents with a distinct emotional and cognitive profile.
- Individuals may utilize emotional distancing as a coping mechanism.
- Therapeutic interventions are needed to address recovery barriers.
Purpose:
- To explore the relationship between the emotional and cognitive profile of anorexia nervosa and recovery barriers.
- To investigate the potential therapeutic effects of self-compassion and unconditional self-acceptance.
Summary:
- Individuals with anorexia nervosa exhibit altered body/self-perception, emotional dysregulation, perfectionism, and obsessive traits.
- These traits can lead to emotional distancing strategies, complicating recovery.
- Self-compassion and unconditional self-acceptance show promise in mitigating these recovery obstacles.
Impact:
- Findings suggest self-compassion and unconditional self-acceptance as valuable therapeutic targets for anorexia nervosa.
- This research may inform the development of more effective treatment strategies.
- Understanding the cognitive-emotional profile is crucial for improving patient outcomes in eating disorder recovery.
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