Table 2 The conceptualization of eating disorders of the disease model and the psychological CBT-E model of eating disorders and their implications for the treatment
Disease model | CBT-E psychological model | |
|---|---|---|
Conceptualization of eating disorders | Separates the eating disorder from the patient (externalization) | Does not separate the eating disorder from the patient |
Patient Involvement | Not actively involved in the decision to change and treatment | Actively involved in the decision to change and treatment |
Parents involvement | Vital (controllers) | Helpful but not essential (helpers) |
Therapists | Prescribers | Collaborators—helpers |