Table 3 Overview of the cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) module
Stages | Therapy session | Targets | Main content |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1–4 | Engagement, preparation and early behavior change | Educate about the nature of CBT and how the therapist and the participants work together |
Engage the participants in the treatment. | |||
Develop a case formulation for each participant. | |||
Strategies to take control over the behavioral symptoms of BN and BED | |||
2 | 5–6 | Monitoring and evaluating progress and barriers to change | A detailed review of progress so far, and to identify barriers to change |
3 | 7–16 | Modifying the core pathology of ED | Reduce the over-evaluation of weight and shape |
Address extreme dieting, binge eating, and purging | |||
4 | 17–20 | Consolidating change and relapse prevention | Secure that progress is maintained after treatment end |