Lessons

Many clients struggle in recovery with the idea that they need to make their recovery (and their True Self) their #1 priority! Shifting from ED to IT can be the hardest thing a client will ever do, and they need to allocate a lot of time for recovery and their own Self-Care. The idea here […]

Eating disorder behaviors are often a way of coping with emotions (of which the client is usually unaware). This role-play session shows how to guide a client to recall in detail the events which led up to eating disorder behaviors, including how to identify emotions that were unconscious. By bringing these to the surface, the

This example session illustrates how to enjoy an Intuitive-Mindful meal or snack with a client. The EDIT™ Worksheet shown below can be filled out as you are moving through the meal process. Note that this worksheet also refers to others in the BT2YS worksheet section (such as the Hunger-Fullness Gauge, page 27). The worksheet below

Meet Kristen! She is a former Counselor Intern who worked with Dr. Dorie at her group practice, Positive Pathways, in Denver, Colorado. She is posing as a college student with an eating disorder. This video illustrates how you might use an ED-IT Dialogue in a session. After having an open dialogue, go back with the

In this video, Dr. Dorie will walk you through pages 87-97 of the manual. Here, you’ll learn about the fifth EDIT™ Principle, Believe In Your Self (BIYS). This includes relapse prevention, as well as strategies for “spiritual confidence” and long-term recovery success. The remainder of the manual is also reviewed, including a summary of how

In this video, Dr. Dorie will walk you through pages 79-86 in the manual. Here, you’ll learn about the fourth EDIT™ Principle, Give To Your Self (G2YS). This principle involves INTUITIVE Self-Care, and making recovery the #1 priority in one’s life. You’ll discover the key points about the G2YS EDIT™ Worksheets. In addition, Dr. Dorie

In this video, Dr. Dorie will walk you through pages 67-78 of the manual. Here, you’ll learn about the third EDIT™ Principle, Express Your Self (EYS). Although eating disorder recovery does involve eating, it’s actually about, “What’s eating you?” Becoming aware of emotions, learning alternatives to ED behaviors, and discovering how to address “underlying issues”

In this video, Dr. Dorie will walk you through pages 46-66 of the manual. Here, you’ll learn about the second EDIT™ Principle, Be True To Your Self (BT2YS). This principle involves “everything about intuition,” which is an essential element of Eating Disorder INTUITIVE Therapy! You’ll discover the key points about the BT2YS EDIT™ Worksheets.

It is recommended that you have your EDIT™ Training Manual printed and available to take notes as you watch this video. Dr. Dorie will walk you through pages 1-32 of the manual. Eating Disorder Diagnostic Criteria for the three main types of eating disorders will be discussed – using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5™)