Treating Eating Disorders Analysis

A variety of methods are utilized to assess and treat eating disorders. The primary methods used are; interviews, self-report questionnaires, self-monitoring , and physical assessment.  Interviews are frequently used to ascertain information such as current height and weight, thought and physical feelings about eating, thoughts and feelings about body shape and image, behaviors that prevent weight gain, and how to reach long-term goals. All of this information is important in making a determination about how to treat someone with an eating disorder because characteristics unique to that client can be identified and addressed. Many therapists have a preference for unstructured interviews. On the other hand, structured