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An exploratory study of experiences with conventional eating disorder treatment and ceremonial ayahuasca for the healing of eating disorders

Renelli M, Fletcher J, Tupper KW, Files N, Loizaga-Velder A, Lafrance A

Eating and Weight Disorders (2020)

Ethnographic / qualitative
Abstract

Qualitative exploration of 16 individuals with eating disorder histories comparing conventional treatment with ceremonial ayahuasca experiences. Participants reported enhanced body awareness, emotional processing, and shifts in relationship with self and food following ayahuasca ceremonies.

Participants16
Citations45
Study TypeEthnographic / qualitative
eating disordersbody awarenessceremonialconventional treatmentqualitative
DOI: 10.1007/s40519-018-0619-6Search PubMed

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