M)+Cognitive+Behavioural+Therapy

**Cognitive Behavorial Therapy** Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) treats the emotional and mental elements of an eating disorder by engaging the client in specific activities such as:  CBT, is most effective when the client and counsellor work together toward common goals and when used over the long-term. Research suggest CBT is more effective in treating bulimia nervosa rather than anorexia nervosa and binge eating (NOS) disorder (American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2000) 
 * keeping a diary of what she eats and when; when she binge eats; purges; uses laxatives or other pharmacological products
 * helps her to know her triggers.
 * understand her emotions and develop new responses to those emotions i.e. go for a walk vs eating
 * how to let go of self-defeating thought patterns and improve mood.
 * how to handle day to day stressors
 * teaches relaxation techniques, like deep breathing and meditation
 * challenges incorrect beliefs about symptoms. Example: I binge eat because I am a food addict