Join me in this enlightening episode of 'Compassion in a T-Shirt' as I welcome back Dr. Clodagh Dowling, a clinical psychologist specializing in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) for Eating Disorders (CFT-E).

We dive into the critical role of compassion in treating eating disorders, discussing the phases of CFT-E, the impact of biological factors, and the gradual process of instilling self-compassion in patients.

Dr. Dowling shares valuable insights from her extensive work and a recent qualitative study, highlighting the transformative power of CFT-E in helping individuals overcome self-criticism, shame, and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:45 Understanding Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders

03:55 Challenges in Introducing Compassion

05:38 The Role of Inpatient and Day Patient Services

07:13 Cultural and Linguistic Barriers to Compassion

10:02 The Impact of Competitive Mindsets

19:34 Therapeutic Approaches and Group Dynamics

32:44 The Importance of Psychoeducation

36:54 Understanding Meal Plans and Hunger Signals

37:11 Exploring Ideal Weight and Set Weight

39:05 Impact of Lifestyle Choices on Weight

39:28 Normal Eating and Psychological Blocks

41:07 Therapy Structure and Skills Development

41:48 Compassionate Mind and Meal Planning

43:21 Group Dynamics and Compassionate Support

43:54 Stages of CFT-E Program

44:51 Challenges and Accountability in CFT-E

44:57 Integrating Compassion in Eating Disorder Treatment

53:55 Practicalities and Flexibility of CFT-E

59:09 Participant Experiences and Outcomes

01:04:57 Final Thoughts and Reflections

LINKS:

Experiences of compassion focused therapy in eating disorder recovery: A qualitative model [OPEN ACCESS] (Mullen et al., 2019).

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/capr.12283

Dr Clodagh Dowling previously on Compassion in a T-Shirt

https://youtu.be/qHC38p6c0b8

If you would like to learn more about compassion focused therapy, you can find Dr Stan Steindl's book The Gifts of Compassion here:

https://amzn.to/4knPv7h

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