A new program being offered in Queensland, Australia puts treatment for bulimia right in the hands of the patients. The six-step process involves cognitive behavioral therapy, diet plans and problem-solving:

"Over 20 weeks, the program involves sufferers writing down what they eat, creating a meal plan, intervening in bingeing or purging, using problem-solving, eliminating dieting and identifying beliefs surrounding the disorder. They also come up with plans to cope with stressful situations which may normally trigger an episode...."

Psychologist Cherie Dalton, who is currently treating three patients using the new program, told The Courier Mail that even though the program is self-guided, patients aren't going it alone. They still meet with healthcare professionals, but they are also given the tools to take a stronger ownership over their recovery. Source: The Courier Mail

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