US psychologists, gain a profound understanding of bulimia nervosa with this clinical and psychoanalytic perspective.
This course examines bulimia nervosa through a clinical and psychoanalytic lens and offers CE credits for psychologists through an APA-approved sponsor. American clinicians will review diagnostic criteria, prevalence and the binge-purge cycle, understood here as a system for regulating emotion. The material explores early attachment disruptions, difficulty with emotional expression, body image concerns, shame and relational dynamics, as well as the symbolic meaning of purging behaviors and the role of developmental conflicts. Treatment discussion covers therapeutic challenges, boundary management and countertransference, with an emphasis on addressing deeper psychological processes alongside symptom-focused interventions. It is a good fit for psychologists and counselors treating eating disorders.
This talk offers a comprehensive overview of bulimia nervosa, covering diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and underlying psychological mechanisms. It examines the binge-purge cycle as an emotional regulatory system and explores contributing factors such as early attachment disruptions, difficulties with emotional expression, and body image concerns. The session highlights the symbolic meaning of purging behaviours, the role of shame and relational dynamics, and the influence of developmental conflicts. Clinical considerations include therapeutic challenges, boundary management, and the importance of addressing deeper psychological processes alongside symptom-focused interventions.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to: