'The cloud that distills a mirror'1: eating disorder states of mind in parents who have a child hospitalised with an eating disorder

This paper explores certain patterns of relating that emerge in psychoanalytic parent work with parents of young people hospitalised for an eating disorder. The author links these concepts with psychoanalytical theory that has arisen from her work with young people with eating disorders. There is a...

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Published in:Journal of child psychotherapy 2021-01, Vol.47 (1), p.108-126
Main Author: O'Dwyer, Louise
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
anorexia
Avoidance behavior
couples relationship
Eating disorders
Emotional experiences
inpatient treatment
Parent work
Psychoanalysis
Youth
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Summary:This paper explores certain patterns of relating that emerge in psychoanalytic parent work with parents of young people hospitalised for an eating disorder. The author links these concepts with psychoanalytical theory that has arisen from her work with young people with eating disorders. There is a particular focus on the concepts of splitting, avoidance of help, and a difficulty in digesting emotional experiences. Two short term pieces of clinical work with two parent couples are used to illustrate these concepts.
ISSN:0075-417X
1469-9370
DOI:10.1080/0075417X.2021.1934717