Pilot data from the Self-Blame and Perspective-Taking Intervention for eating disorders.
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| Abstract |    :  
                  Eating disorders (EDs) are characterized by altered eating behaviors and valuation of self-image, as well as difficulty establishing supportive social relationships. This pilot study evaluated feasibility, acceptability, and clinical responses to a novel and brief group-therapy intervention for EDs, the Self-Blame and Perspective-Taking Intervention (SBPI). The SBPI consisted of four sessions of experiential art therapy activities in conjunction with psychoeducation targeting interpersonal attributions and mentalization. Twenty-four outpatient, treatment-seeking women with EDs participated in the SBPI, with 87.5% completing the intervention and 94% rating their participation positively. ED symptoms, depression, anxiety, self-attribution bias, and self-esteem were assessed before (T1) and after participation (N = 20 at T2; N = 18 at T3). Separate repeated measures MANOVAs were performed to assess these clinical and self-concept variables. Relative to baseline, participants demonstrated significant improvements in two all self-concept measures: self-attribution bias, trait self-esteem and state self-esteem at T2. ED, depression, and anxiety symptoms were significantly decreased at both T2 (1-4 weeks post) and T3 (3-5 months post). The SBPI altered self-concept targets acutely and led to sustained clinical improvements. Future work is needed to evaluate how self-concept and social constructs are related to clinical symptom expression in EDs.  | 
        
| Year of Publication |    :  
                  2021 
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| Journal |    :  
                  Journal of behavioral and cognitive therapy 
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| Volume |    :  
                  31 
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| Issue |    :  
                  1 
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| Number of Pages |    :  
                  57-66 
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| ISSN Number |    :  
                  2666-3473 
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| DOI |    :  
                  10.1016/j.jbct.2020.11.002 
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| Short Title |    :  
                  J Behav Cogn Ther 
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