Utilizing Harm Reduction Strategies in Eating Disorder Counselling

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dc.contributor.authorNyrose, Claire
dc.date.accessioned2024-06-05T21:00:45Z
dc.date.available2024-06-05T21:00:45Z
dc.date.issued2024-05-05
dc.description.abstractEating disorders are complex mental illnesses characterized by persistent challenging behaviours associated with food that significantly impact an individual’s daily activities. The risk factors and etiology of eating disorders are multifactorial, and EDs impact all individuals regardless of age, gender, and cultural background. EDs are regarded as highly difficult to treat, and individuals experiencing EDs are at risk of serious physical and mental health complications. This paper will examine the current landscape of ED care and treatment in Canada highlighting barriers individuals face when accessing care. This paper will also introduce the concept of harm reduction as a strategy to support individuals with EDs to minimize risks associated with harmful behaviours while continuing to engage in treatment. The potential benefits and ethical challenges of harm reduction approaches will be critically evaluated, to support counsellors in integrating this framework into their existing treatment modalities while prioritizing client safety and respecting client autonomy and recovery goals.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2472
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjecteating disorder
dc.subjectharm reduction
dc.subjectabstinence
dc.subjectbody image
dc.subjectembodiment
dc.subjectanorexia
dc.subjectbulimia
dc.subjectbinge eating disorder
dc.subjectDSM-5
dc.subjectlived experience
dc.subjectsubstance use disorder
dc.subjectrecovery
dc.subjectsocial justice
dc.titleUtilizing Harm Reduction Strategies in Eating Disorder Counselling
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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