A Theistic spiritual treatment for women with eating disorders

Richards, P. Scott; Smith, Melissa H; Berrett, Michael E.; O’Grady, Kari A.; Bartz, Jeremy D.

doi:10.1002/jclp.20564

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“…As such, Richards et al (2009) describe a case study of a 23-year-old American female named "Amy" who was receiving inpatient theistic psychotherapy for eating difficulties. Amy's treatment included individual psychotherapy, in which she was welcomed to discuss spiritual issues, a weekly spirituality group and a self-help book including spiritual readings.…”

Section: Barriers To Incorporation Of Religion Into Inpatient Carementioning

confidence: 98%

Religion in inpatient mental health: a narrative review

Heffernan

Neil

2014

Mental Health Review Journal

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to explore the extent to which inpatient mental health services attend to the religious needs of service-users. Literature is presented to argue that whilst the importance of religion is highlighted in consumer accounts, research and policy; inpatient services continue to neglect religion and service-users consistently report insufficient attention to religious needs during hospitalisation. Design/methodology/approach -This review adopts a narrative approach to the literature, drawing upon published journal articles, book chapters and policy documentation. Findings -Literature into the topic area is reviewed and discussed within three themes. First, the extent to which religious needs are currently met is explored. Second, potential reasons for neglect of religion are considered. Finally, examples of religiously informed group programmes, individual psychotherapy and the use of traditional healers are detailed. Practical implications -Findings of the review point towards the requirement for inpatient services to more adequately meet religious needs in terms of available facilities. The need for spiritual assessment and collaboration with hospital chaplains is also highlighted, along with the call for increased staff training. Originality/value -It is expected that this review will be of interest to a range of stakeholders including professionals, policy makers and service users. It highlights the void in clinical attention to religious needs and offers practical suggestions for meeting this need.

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Section: Barriers To Incorporation Of Religion Into Inpatient Carementioning

confidence: 98%

Religion in inpatient mental health: a narrative review

Heffernan

Neil

2014

Mental Health Review Journal

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“…It is noteworthy that the treatment of a spiritual basis for alcoholism, is an old and controversial topic (McCleave, 1966), and appears to have a greater role in socio-economic disadvantaged individuals (Nwani et al, 2013). A new adjuvant spiritual technique for treating eating disorders has been described (Richards et al, 2009). Greater importance for spirituality in healthcare (Carey & Cohen, 2009), particularly in the area of psychiatry (Janse van Rensburg et al, 2013) has been emerging in western countries, which may refl ect an increased infl ux of migrants from other cultures.…”

Section: Treating Alcohol Problemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Investigating the interlinkages of alcohol use and misuse, spirituality and culture – Insights from a systematic review

Castaldelli-Maia¹,

Bhugra²

2014

International Review of Psychiatry

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Religious values are part of cultures, but spirituality is an internal dimension which may be present in varying degrees across all nations. As both cultural and spiritual factors are important in determining the pattern of alcohol consumption by individuals, it is important to study the relationships between them. The present systematic review aims to summarize the knowledge on the relationship between alcohol use and misuse, religiousness/spirituality and culture drawn from medical studies. Data from the medical literature to date indicate that for some racial and ethnic minorities a return to the traditional culture linked with concepts of spiritual or religious factors can produce a major degree of support for people trying to maintain abstinence from alcohol. This can be seen even in the worst environments. On the other hand, among the general population, religion and/or spirituality can play a positive role in the maintenance of abstinence, but a local heavy drinking culture is a strong risk factor for relapse. These factors are important and can be used for interventions and prevention strategies. However, possible mediating effects need to be explored further. It is likely that both types of intervention (classical medical treatment plus spiritual-based treatment) may work in individuals.

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“…This study proposes the use of spiritual interventions for body image in subclinical populations. Although Richards and colleagues (Richards, Hardman, & Berrett, 2007;Richards, Smith, Berrett, O'Grady, & Bartz, 2009) demonstrated the effective use of spiritual treatments in addressing eating disorders, no such group interventions have been used before the current study for girls in nonclinical settings. Buffering against the development of increasing body dissatisfaction has implications for preventing eating disorders before adolescent girls reach a stage of critical maturation (Stice, 2002).…”

Section: Implications For Practicementioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Theistic Spirituality in Adolescent Girls' Body Esteem: A Pilot Outcome Study

Pizzigoni

Fox

O’Grady

2019

Counseling and Values

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A pilot outcome study explored associations between psychospiritual variables and body esteem in adolescent girls at a Roman Catholic high school by examining the influence of The Imago Dei Experience (TIDE), an intervention program the first author designed. Perception of God's loving acceptance accounted for significant variance in weight and appearance body esteem; religious crisis accounted for significant variance in weight body esteem. Lack of significant changes in body esteem from pretest to 18‐month follow‐up suggested the TIDE program may have buffered the typical increase in body dissatisfaction over that period of time for adolescent girls. The authors recommend counselors explore qualities of God image and religious crisis with adolescent girls.

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A Theistic spiritual treatment for women with eating disorders

Cited by 18 publications

References 14 publications

Religion in inpatient mental health: a narrative review

Religion in inpatient mental health: a narrative review

Investigating the interlinkages of alcohol use and misuse, spirituality and culture – Insights from a systematic review

The Role of Theistic Spirituality in Adolescent Girls' Body Esteem: A Pilot Outcome Study

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