Abstract

GARNER, David M.  and  KEIPER, Christopher D.. Eating Disorders. Rev. Mex. de trastor. aliment [online]. 2010, vol.1, n.1, pp.1-26. ISSN 2007-1523.

Therapist competency is fundamental to the success in treating most psychological disorders. However, the skills required to effectively treat eating disorders may be more demanding than many other problems, because competency requires mastery of considerable educational information about physical complications associated with eating-disorder symptoms and chronic weight suppression. The cognitive-behavioral model of treatment has become well-defined in recent years; however, the mark for therapist competency continues to rise as the knowledge base has expanded with the high level of clinical and research interest in eating disorders. The guidelines provided in this paper are intended to provide a springboard for the training and supervision to improve patient care.

Keywords : Eating disorders; eating disorders treatment; cognitive-behavioral treatment; clinician competencies.