Patience With the Process: It's in the Relationship
This Table Talk happened on Monday, November 14, 2022
As a seasonal reminder, we dove deep into that essential element: “Relationship” with Amy Chalker,RD for our November meeting. Dietitians in this specialty need to get to know the person, not just their disease- by using a “Relational Psychotherapy” approach instead of just traditional nutrition counseling. And therapy for ED’s requires a depth beyond the evidence-based practices we learn. We studied the psychoanalytic theory concepts of transference & countertransference, enactment, projection, intersubjectivity, and self-disclosure. Keeping in mind the early developmental stage of our client in this context, we practiced approaches that minimize their own self-attack as well as aligning with resistance to lower that. Ultimately it is cooperation vs compliance that we aim for- and that is what may require the most “Patience with the Process”.
Thank you to Amy and to all who attended.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!