Enhance your understanding of bulimia nervosa with this in-depth talk for South African psychologists. Explore diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and crucial psychoanalytic perspectives on the binge-purge cycle as an emotional regulator. Deepen your clinical skills by examining attachment, emotional expression, body image, and the symbolic meaning of purging within the South African context.
This talk offers a comprehensive overview of bulimia nervosa, covering diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and underlying psychological mechanisms. It examines the binge-purge cycle as an emotional regulatory system and explores contributing factors such as early attachment disruptions, difficulties with emotional expression, and body image concerns. The session highlights the symbolic meaning of purging behaviours, the role of shame and relational dynamics, and the influence of developmental conflicts. Clinical considerations include therapeutic challenges, boundary management, and the importance of addressing deeper psychological processes alongside symptom-focused interventions.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to: