I'm thrilled to hear this research is going on. About 1/3 of the work I do is with eating disorders and disordered eating generally. I find implementing "full-ACT" particularly difficult with this group. What I mean is this: with anxiety clients, it's easy to jump right into all of the processes. It makes a lot of intuitive sense to the clients and gains appear almost immediately, usually in the areas of diminished control, hope, and a willingness to have some anxiety. But with eating disorder clients, I have to start very slow. The motivation for change is low. Any sort of mindfulness needs to be done very tentatively. It's very difficult to lead someone through any kind of mindfulness exercise. Usually I just start with short periods of physicalizing. Values conversations bring up tons of fusion and a lack of willingness.
 
I'm curious to hear how it goes for you all. I also would love to see some of your materials if you're willing to offer them. More than anything, I like to start a conversation on this list about working with eating disorders and ACT.
 
Best,
 
Matt
 
Matt Boone, LCSW
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