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Marital and Family Therapy

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Tara is a teenager who appears to have many demands on her time. She is a ballet student, plays soccer, and performs in school musicals. She presents as very quiet, but also reveals quite a bit about herself when she attempts to maintain control of the conversation. Tara looks very thin. Which of the indicators most likely speaks to an eating disorder?
  1. Her participation in ballet
  2. Her need to control everything
  3. Her weight
  4. Her attempt at cancelling therapy
Explanation
Answer - B - Individuals of all ages can be very active at different points in their lives. These can include soccer, ballet, and weight loss. And while all of these might cause physical concerns, it is the reservation that comes from understanding her issues of control that are most likely to lead to exploration of a potential eating disorder. Remember that eating disorders are almost never about the food.
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