Development and Implementation of a Group-Based Compassion Focused Therapy Intervention to Treat Adults with Comorbid Eating Disorders and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms

<p dir="ltr">This thesis explored how experiences of trauma may affect people with eating disorders, and whether compassion-focused group therapy could support recovery. A systematic review and meta-analysis found that many people with eating disorders also experienced post-traumatic stress disorder. Two pilot studies evaluated a 10-week compassion-focused group therapy intervention that had been adapted for individuals experiencing eating and trauma-related symptoms concurrently. The therapy was feasible to deliver both in-person and online, and participants reported positive outcomes. This research highlights the importance of trauma-informed care for individuals experiencing eating disorders and contributes to the burgeoning area of intervention research that seeks to develop more effective treatments for people living with both trauma and eating disorders.</p>