Helping Anorexics

Part 3 of a 4 part series helping those with eating “disorders. In this article, Elyse Fitzpatrick discusses the issue of anorexia. She begins with a description of the problem and then sketches common behaviors and physiological consequences. Fitzpatrick then examines common motivational patterns that drive the behavior. She concludes with guidance for the biblical counselor in working with anorexic counselees. Part 1 is in JBC 11:1, Part 2 in JBC 11:2, Part 3 in JBC 11:3 and Part 4 in JBC 12:1.