The Relationship Between Eating Disorders & Trauma

This week on A Wise Mind Podcast, host Sam Zimmer is joined by Dr. Laura Riss, a clinical psychologist, practicing out of Atlanta, GA. Dr. Riss has developed specializations in the areas of eating disorders and survivors of abuse and trauma, specifically adult survivors of childhood abuse as part of her lifelong dedication to treating women’s issues. This week we are speaking to her about eating disorders and the intersection between trauma and eating disorders.

Research on eating disorders continues to show a correlation between traumatic events and the development of an eating disorder but it is certainly not the only factor. Food restriction, dieting, and over-exercising give a false sense of power while also disconnecting from and numbing painful memories. Disordered eating can also develop when someone is trying to alter their body for a specific purpose due to sexual and body-related trauma. 

Sabino’s trauma-focused recovery model is ideal for the treatment of eating disorders. Many people who suffer from eating disorders also have mental health issues. Dual diagnosis is important for the treatment of eating disorders so that we treat more than symptoms. By addressing the root of mental health issues and maladaptive coping mechanisms such as eating disorders, we offer people a chance at long-term recovery.

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