CBT‑E for Anorexia Nervosa (Multidisciplinary)

Overview

Anorexia nervosa features restrictive intake, weight/shape over‑evaluation, and medical risk. CBT‑E targets maintaining processes while medical/nutritional care restores stability.

CBT‑E focus areas

• Regular eating: 3 meals + 2–3 snacks with support.
• Exposure: approach feared foods/situations and reduce safety behaviors.
• Body image work: reduce checking/avoidance; broaden attention; compassionate appraisals.

Journaling prompts

1. Meal plan completed (Y/N); urges (0–100); supports used.
2. Feared food exposure: prediction vs. outcome; safety behaviors dropped.
3. One compassionate statement about my body I practiced.

Use alongside clinical guidance; see How to Journal.

When to seek care

Any sign of medical instability requires urgent evaluation. Coordinate CBT‑E with medical and nutritional teams.