New Zealand psychologists, deepen your expertise in bulimia nervosa with this psychoanalytically informed talk. Covering diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and the complex emotional regulation strategies within the binge-purge cycle, this session examines attachment, expression, and body image. Understand the symbolic meaning of purging and enhance your clinical approach for New Zealand's mental health landscape.
This talk offers a comprehensive overview of bulimia nervosa, covering diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and underlying psychological mechanisms. It examines the binge-purge cycle as an emotional regulatory system and explores contributing factors such as early attachment disruptions, difficulties with emotional expression, and body image concerns. The session highlights the symbolic meaning of purging behaviours, the role of shame and relational dynamics, and the influence of developmental conflicts. Clinical considerations include therapeutic challenges, boundary management, and the importance of addressing deeper psychological processes alongside symptom-focused interventions.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this talk, participants will be able to: