Psychoanalytic Treatment of Eating Disorders: When Words Fail and Bodies Speak
Psychoanalytic Treatment of Eating Disorders: When Words Fail and Bodies Speak brings together a collection of the most groundbreaking perspectives on psychoanalytic approaches to treating eating disorders available today. Recognizing the diverse meanings associated with food, weight, and body shape, psychoanalytic thinking uniquely sheds light on the intricate nuances of these potentially life-threatening conditions. Despite the routine incorporation of psychoanalytic concepts in the clinical treatment of eating disorders, many of the distinct insights offered by psychoanalysis have been overlooked in contemporary literature.
This volume unites esteemed clinicians in the field to address psychoanalytic conceptualizations and treatments of eating disorders. It also delves into contemporary issues such as the influence of social media, pro-anorexia forums, and broader cultural factors like advertising, fashion, and agribusiness. By drawing on new theoretical developments, certain chapters propose innovative treatment models, while others explore the intricate interplay of culture and psychology within this patient population.
Psychoanalytic Treatment of Eating Disorders is a valuable resource for psychoanalysts and psychotherapists dealing with the multifaceted nature of this complex phenomenon.
