Spiritual Assessment and Treatment Strategies
Spring 2005, Vol 4, Issue 2
Robert A. Darden, PhD
Department of Psychological Services
Remuda Ranch Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia, Inc.
The Remuda Review
The Christian Journal of Eating Disorders
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Religious Abuse
Spring 2005, Vol 4, Issue 2
Edward J. Cumella, PhD
Department of Research and Education
Remuda Ranch Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia, Inc.
Finding a Healthy Church Community
Spring 2005, Vol 4, Issue 2
Marian C. Eberly, RN, MSW, LCSW, DAPA
Division of Patient Care Services
Remuda Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia, Inc
Introduction Winter 2005,Vol 4,Issue 1
In the first issue of The Remuda Review, Fall 2002, we explained the basics of a scientifically-valid and Biblically-based bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of eating disorder conceptualization and treatment. Since that initial issue, we have journeyed, issue by issue, through this model, until the current publication, where we reach the final, spiritual aspect of eating disorders.
According to the Bible, human beings were created to exist in relation to God. The human spirit is the aspect of humanity that connects us to God. An active relationship with our Maker is the foundation of healthy spirituality, a cardinal aspect of the integral human person and optimal functioning. Therefore, discussion of the nature and difficulties of this relationship is essential for understanding human health and illness. The articles in this issue of The Remuda Review are intended to deepen readers’ understanding and appreciation of spirituality’s role in eating disorder treatment.
Among Christians, there are two schools of thought regarding the human spirit: the dichotomous, who believe that soul and spirit are Biblical concepts for the same thing; the trichotomous, who believe that soul and spirit refer to separable aspects of the human person. For a good introduction to the Biblical case for both perspectives, see Grudem (1994). Because of the importance of the human spirit in all Biblically-based understandings of human beings, the articles in this issue and later issues regarding the human spirit are being written carefully so that they are valid from both a dichotomous and trichotomous view of human nature.
Grudem, W. (1994). The essential nature of man. In W. Grudem (1994), Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Leicester, England: Intervarsity Press.
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.”
Colossians 2:8
Bringing the Spiritual into Treatment
Winter 2005, Vol 4, Issue 1
Marian C. Eberly, RN, MSW, LCSW, DAPA
Division of Patient Care Services
Remuda Ranch Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia, Inc.
Spiritual Development: Growing in God’s Love
Winter 2005, Vol 4, Issue 1
A. David Wall, PhD, Department of Psychological Services
Marian C. Eberly, RN, MSW, LCSW, DAPA, Division of Patient Care Services
Edward J. Cumella, PhD, Department of Research and Education
Introduction Fall 2004,Vol 3,Issue 4
The Fall 2004 issue of The Remuda Review continues to explore the social aspects of the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of eating disorders. In previous issues, we discussed family contributions to eating disorders and the social influences that occur as children grow—peers, school, intimacy, dating, and marriage. In the current issue, we round out our discussion of the social dimension by offering articles on the relationship of eating disorders to culture, media, and body image.
Editorial Staff
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ.”
Colossians 2:8
American Culture and the Production of Eating Disorders
Fall 2004, Vol 3, Issue 4
Edward J. Cumella, PhD
Department of Research and Education
Remuda Ranch Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia
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