Eating Disorder Group Therapy
A Collaborative Approach
Co-authored by Carolyn Karoll, LCSW-C, CEDS-C, and Adina Silverman, MS, RD, LDN
A practical guide for clinicians seeking to develop and facilitate effective outpatient eating disorder groups. The book provides a multidisciplinary framework for integrating psychoeducation, process-oriented interventions, and experiential activities to support recovery.

— Carolyn Costin, MA, MEd, LMFT, CEDS, FAED
— Rebecca Scritchfield, RDN, Author of Body Kindness
— Anna M. Lutz, MPH, RD, CEDS-C
Co-authored by Carolyn Karoll, LCSW-C, CEDS-C, and Adina Silverman, MS, RD, LDN
Carolyn and registered dietitian Adina Silverman collaborated to create a comprehensive guide for clinicians seeking to develop and facilitate effective outpatient eating disorder groups. Combining clinical expertise from both therapy and nutrition perspectives, this book provides practical guidance for creating evidence-informed, multidisciplinary groups that integrate psychoeducation, process-oriented work, and experiential interventions.
The book includes:
Step-by-step guidance for developing and launching outpatient eating disorder groups
Strategies for fostering group cohesion and therapeutic connection
More than 60 activities, discussions, and experiential exercises
Sample forms, worksheets, and handouts
Practical tools for addressing core themes of eating disorder recovery
Suitable for clinicians, trainees, and students, this resource offers a comprehensive framework for creating meaningful and effective group therapy experiences.
Psychology Today Blog
Understanding and overcoming eating disorders.
Carolyn is a contributor to Psychology Today, where she writes about eating disorder recovery, body image, and the therapeutic process. Her articles offer practical insights and compassionate perspectives for individuals, families, and professionals navigating recovery.
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