A descriptive analysis of factors contributing to binge eating
This study was designed to examine temporally proximal and remote antecedents as well as immediate and delayed consequences of binge eating behavior. Participants included 16 undergraduate females who reported engaging in binge eating at least two times per week and experiencing a sense of lack of control during binge eating episodes on the Questionnaire of Eating and Weight Patterns. Results indicated that the most frequent proximal antecedents to binge eating were negative emotions such as feeling depressed, angry, empty, hopeless, worried, or dissatisfied. The most frequent consequences of binge eating included relief from negative feelings and thoughts and decrease in hunger or craving. The results of this study suggest that the function of binge eating can be identified through assessment of antecedents and consequences with real time recording and retrospective reports. Treatment implications are discussed.
Abstract This essay represents an art therapy case study with a young refugee woman called Hanna, which took place at a day centre in an NHS trust. In particular, I focus on the client's loss of home and her nostalgic feeling – an experience particular to refugees. This essay is an exploration of meanings and the client's feelings of nostalgia, separation and loss, abandonment, guilt and shame, helplessness and anger, together with good childhood memories, tradition and religious belief which are expressed in her images through symbols. I also explore the importance of the provision and the effectiveness of art therapy and how a therapeutic relationship created a container that supported this client to build strength and resilience to cope with her difficult situation. Reference will be made to the importance of good early attachment and how this helps to build resilience in individuals recovering from trauma.