Lately, Rena finds her herself eating nonstop, even when she isn't hungry. She feels increasingly frustrated that she cannot seem to control her appetite and seeks the help of a mental health professional. Rena's therapist challenges her to think about her past dieting failures, in which Rena would strictly limit her caloric intake. She asks whether Rena's "all-or-nothing" view of eating was rational: "Is it realistic to think that portion control should be either rigid or not worth regulating at all"? What type of therapy does this scenario illustrate?

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This scenario illustrates cognitive therapy, which focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors, improving emotional regulation, and developing personal coping strategies. The therapist is addressing Rena's irrational "all-or-nothing" thinking pattern.

Lately, Rena Finds Her Herself Eating Nonstop, Even When She