Assessing Finding Om: A yoga and discussion-based treatment for binge eating disorder
by Patz Clarke, Deborah, Psy.D., THE UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES, 2008, 156 pages; 3329948

Abstract:

This pilot study assessed the efficacy of Finding Om, a yoga and discussion-based treatment, in alleviating binge episodes in people who met criteria for Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Ten subjects between the ages of 19-47 attended a weekly hour-long yoga class for 10 weeks; 7 also participated in a 30 minute discussion immediately afterwards. Changes were measured using instruments including the Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire with Instructions and a demographic survey. Results were statistically significant, with objective binge episodes decreasing from 4.75 to 1.98 per week (t = 5.78, df = 9, p = .001). This study extends the research on yoga as a therapeutic modality. It also suggests the validity of a cost-effective, noninvasive, easily replicable and groundbreaking yoga treatment developed specifically to treat BED.

 
AdviserSusan Cooper
SchoolTHE UNIVERSITY OF THE ROCKIES
SourceDAI/B 69-09, p. , Nov 2008
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsMental health; Clinical psychology; Physiological psychology
Publication Number3329948
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