Exploring Clinician Attitudes Towards Treating Eating Disorders: Bridging Counselor Training Gaps

Eating disorder (ED) clinicians may face various challenges in practice, including burnout and feelings of incompetence. Several deficits may contribute to these challenges, such as graduate education and treatment gaps. In this study, 109 interdisciplinary clinicians were surveyed regarding their p...

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Published in:The journal of counselor preparation and supervision 2023-01, Vol.17 (1), p.2
Main Authors: Labarta, Adriana C, Taylor, Irvine, Peluso, Paul R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Clinical medicine
Coronaviruses
Counseling
Counselor education
Drug overdose
Eating disorders
Education
Graduate studies
Interdisciplinary aspects
Medical personnel
Mental disorders
Mental health
Professional ethics
Professionals
Supervision
Transference (Psychology)
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Summary:Eating disorder (ED) clinicians may face various challenges in practice, including burnout and feelings of incompetence. Several deficits may contribute to these challenges, such as graduate education and treatment gaps. In this study, 109 interdisciplinary clinicians were surveyed regarding their personal attitudes, experiences, and challenges in treating EDs. Among the various results, quantitative and qualitative findings highlighted the lack of graduate education as the primary challenge to effectively treating EDs, as well as the need for more ED research and culturally responsive care. Recommendations to enhance ED education and counselor training are provided, including managing countertransference and advocating for specialized coursework. Lastly, critical directions for future research are discussed.
ISSN:2164-3288