For US psychologists, this course provides a clinically rich exploration of binge eating from a psychoanalytic viewpoint.
This course provides a clinically grounded, psychoanalytic overview of binge eating and offers CE credits for psychologists through an APA-approved sponsor. US clinicians will review the definition and DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria, then consider binge eating as a coping mechanism connected to emotional regulation, early developmental experiences and relational dynamics. The course explores shame, body image, attachment and the symbolic meaning of food, together with family systems and sociocultural influences. Therapeutic challenges are addressed directly, including resistance, boundary issues and adapting interventions to the patient's developmental level. It is well suited to psychologists and counselors who treat clients struggling with binge eating.
This talk provides a clinically grounded overview of binge eating, including its definition, diagnostic criteria, and psychological underpinnings. It explores binge eating as a coping mechanism linked to emotional regulation difficulties, early developmental experiences, and relational dynamics. Attention is given to themes such as shame, body image, attachment, and the symbolic meaning of food, alongside the impact of family systems and broader sociocultural influences. The session also addresses therapeutic challenges, including working with resistance, boundary issues, and adapting interventions to the patient’s developmental level.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to:
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