RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Melting down the Ice Queen: an integrative treatment of anorexia nervosa JF BMJ Case Reports FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP bcr2012006604 DO 10.1136/bcr-2012-006604 VO 2013 A1 Bregje M A Hartogs A1 Kirsten M Eikmans A1 Agna A Bartels-Velthuis YR 2013 UL http://casereports.bmj.com/content/2013/bcr-2012-006604.abstract AB A 23-year-old woman with anorexia nervosa (AN) and a strong need for control was offered an integrative treatment, empowering the patient to be an active participant and advocating shared decision-making. To emphasise this, both the therapist and patient describe their views on the therapy. The integrative treatment resulted in more psychological flexibility and behavioural improvements, as is evident from an increased weight, a decreased dietary restriction and an increased valued action. The strength of this integrative treatment is based on accepting and encouraging patient's self-chosen treatment method, within healthy limits, and thereby creating a flexible, supportive and empowering therapeutic alliance. More research is needed to test the efficacy of combining complementary therapies within conventional treatments of AN.