Understanding and Assisting Couples Affected by an Eating Disorder |
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Authors: | Carina H. Dick Susan L. Renes Allan Morotti Anthony T. Strange |
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Affiliation: | Counseling Department, School of Education , University of Alaska Fairbanks , Fairbanks , Alaska , USA |
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Abstract: | This article reviews the existing literature on heterosexual intimate relationships in which the female partner has an eating disorder. These couples often have trouble in a number of areas, including communication, sexual functioning, relational boundaries, and emotional health. Not only do these problems contribute to lower rates of relational satisfaction but they also affect a woman's chances for recovery. An understanding of this literature can inform family therapy practice. Recommendations are offered for those who provide counseling to these couples. |
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