| The practicum experience involved feminist cognitive behavioral therapy with five women. The majority of these women experienced weight preoccupation and eating disturbed behaviors. Feminist therapy techniques were utilized to increase body image and self-esteem, and challenge traditional gender role behaviors. Cognitive behavioral techniques were used to modify the thinking patterns and behaviors that maintained negative body image, low self-esteem, and eating problems. Self-monitoring, goal attainment scaling, student feedback, and client satisfaction questionnaires were used to evaluate the intervention. All of the evaluative measures indicated a positive improvement in each client's situation.;The practicum experience also included two group work interventions. The Images group for young women experiencing weight preoccupation helped members gain the necessary information and skills to increase their body image and self-esteem. The prevention group provided members with useful information and skills to help protect them from developing eating disorders. (Abstract shortened by UMI.). |
