Publications by authors named "Sophie Cripps"
Article Synopsis
- Many individuals with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) see the disorder as part of their identity, but externalising the problem—making it separate from oneself—is a common therapeutic approach suggested by NICE.
- This research investigates how externalisation affects recovery in AN by conducting interviews with thirteen adults who have been diagnosed with the disorder, utilizing a qualitative analysis method.
- Participants identified key themes reflecting their experiences with externalisation, including the challenge of distinguishing between self and AN, the impact of language on understanding the disorder, and the effects of externalisation on personal relationships.
Objective: To synthesise young person and family member perspectives on processes of change in family therapy for anorexia nervosa (AN), including systemic family therapy and manualised family-based treatments, to obtain an understanding of what helps and hinders positive change.
Method: A systematic search of the literature was conducted to identify qualitative studies focussing on experiences of therapeutic change within family therapies for AN from the perspectives of young people and their families. Fifteen studies met inclusion criteria and underwent quality appraisal following which they were synthesised using a meta-synthesis approach.