Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that involve unhealthy eating habits and an intense preoccupation with food, body image, and weight. Common types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. People with eating disorders may struggle with extreme behaviors like restricting food intake, overeating, or purging, and they often experience negative feelings about their body.

These disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, and they often have serious physical, emotional, and psychological consequences. Treatment for eating disorders typically involves a combination of therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family-Based Therapy (FBT), and sometimes medication. The goal of treatment is to help individuals develop healthier eating habits, improve body image, and address any underlying emotional issues. With the right support, recovery is possible, and many people with eating disorders go on to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

Astrid can offer two different approaches to eating disorder treatment: CBT-E (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Eating Disorders and FBT (Family-Based Therapy). 

CBT-E is a tailored version of cognitive behavioural therapy designed to treat individuals with eating disorders, particularly anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. It focuses on identifying and changing unhealthy thought patterns, behaviours, and beliefs about food, weight, and body image. CBT-E is structured, goal-oriented, and typically short-term, aiming to help clients develop healthier coping strategies and achieve lasting recovery.

FBT is a family-focused approach, particularly effective for adolescents with eating disorders like anorexia nervosa. It empowers families to take an active role in the recovery process, focusing on restoring healthy eating patterns and weight through parental involvement and support. The treatment is divided into three phases: weight restoration, returning control of eating back to the adolescent, and establishing healthy family dynamics without the eating disorder.

Both approaches are grounded in research and tailored to meet the individual needs of clients, offering a comprehensive and compassionate path to recovery.