What Is Experiential Therapy In Anorexia Nervosa Treatment?
You’re probably wondering, What is experiential therapy? At Cirque Lodge where Mary-Kate Olsen received her anorexia nervosa treatment, it is a large part of their entire drug rehab and addiction program. With regards to eating disorders, experiential therapy is quite different from individual psychotherapy. It allows anorexia sufferers to explore relationships and connections with others. The staff at Cirque Lodge encouraged Mary-Kate to participate in various outdoor activities such as rope-climbing, hiking and horseback riding. Since Mary-Kate is a competitive equestrian, this was probably right up her alley! Rope-climbing was something that I did at Remuda Ranch when I was there for my anorexia treatment. I can tell you from experience that challenge courses like this can help you to build confidence and learn to trust others. Simply put, the underlying message is — if you fall, someone will be there to catch you.
