Abstract:This paper introduces and describes the theory and practice of a novel treatment approach to eating disorders—internal language enhancement therapy (ILET)—illustrated with a case study. This treatment approach is informed by the neurobiology of emotional processing integrated with elements of psychoanalytic theory and practice, early maternal preoccupation, development of the self, early right hemisphere language development, and techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. ILET is based on the Discontinuous … Show more
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