Description:

Eating Disorders are a good example of massive interdependence among family members. Salvador Minuchin described families with Anorexia Nervosa as enmeshed families, and the interdependence it is certainly the base for enmeshment. Recent studies as well as more extended clinical experiences demonstrate that although bulimia appears to produce less reciprocal involvement, and some other form of apparent disengagement, we really can say that reciprocal interdependence in the family it always present, even if it assumes more hidden and complex forms.

The workshop deals with how to intervene in a effective therapeutic way both with Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa in order to reduce and redefine the powerful traps of interdependence.

Educational Objectives:

1. Explain the main forms of reciprocal interdependence in Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa families.
2. Describe the special form of hypnotic inductions and treatment to be used with Eating Disorders.
3. Explain some specific therapeutic problems that arise most frequently when working with Eating Disorders families.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*