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Sex Therapy in Philadelphia
233 S. 6th Street, Suite C-33
Philadelphia PA 19106
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Risk Factors for Anorexia Nervosa
Therapy in Philadelphiawritten by Staff at The Center For Growth
What are the Risk Factors for Anorexia Nervosa: While anyone can develop this disorder, certain people are more likely than others to suffer from it. Here are some of the risk factors associated with developing Anorexia Nervosa.
Risk factors for development of Anorexia Nervosa (please note, this is a list of risk factors that is not ranked in the order of importance)
- Childhood Perfectionism
- Poor body image
- Entering puberty before peers
- Childhood appetite and satiety deregulation
- A history of childhood anxiety
- A history of being teased or bullied by peers
- A history of being teased by friends or family about weight
- Having a maternal figure (Mother) who is focused on dietary restriction
- Significant Difficulty discussing problems with parents
- Being a member of any sport activity or industry where being underweight is praised and encouraged. For example there is more pressure on a individual to be a particular weight / size if they are involved in modeling, acting, wrestling, swimming, ballet dancing, gymnastics, figure skating, rowing, track or cross-country running.
- Having a pear shaped body
- Low self esteem
- Unrealistic expectations from parents & caregivers
Anorexia Nervosa Topics
Risk factors for Anorexia Nervosa
Feelings about entering therapy for Anorexia Nervosa
Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa: What to expect
What is going on in the mind of someone with Anorexia
How to help support your child in treatment for anorexia Nervosa
The Personality Profiles often associated with Anorexia Nervosa
Suggestions for people with anorexia Nervosa
Recognize and respond to an eating disorder
Founder of Sex Therapy
in Philadelphia
"Alex" Caroline Robboy, CAS,
ACSW, LCSW
To schedule an appointment, please call: 267 - 324 - 9564
If you live in Center City Philadelphia and the surrounding regions, including the Main Line, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Chestery County, Cherry Hill and Southern New Jersey area and want to schedule an appointment for individual therapy, couples therapy, marriage counseling, sex therapy, family therapy or play therapy call (267) 324-9564.
