A New Covenant of Blessing: Negotiating Change in Eating Disordered Families

On the basis of the theory that there is a systemic nature to eating disorders, a program is proposed that outlines a treatment approach in which parents are active participants. The use of formal contracts is set forth as a means for negotiating change within the family system. The proposed model f...

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Main Author: Engebretson, Darold (Author)
Contributors: Schindler, Nancy ; Hollander, Barbara
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1991
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1991, Volume: 19, Issue: 3, Pages: 241-248
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Summary:On the basis of the theory that there is a systemic nature to eating disorders, a program is proposed that outlines a treatment approach in which parents are active participants. The use of formal contracts is set forth as a means for negotiating change within the family system. The proposed model for contracting is derived from the elements contained in God's covenant with his elected people and provides a theological basis for that model.
ISSN:2328-1162
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/009164719101900301