TY - JOUR T1 - Melting down the Ice Queen: an integrative treatment of anorexia nervosa JF - BMJ Case Reports DO - 10.1136/bcr-2012-006604 VL - 2013 SP - bcr2012006604 AU - Bregje M A Hartogs AU - Kirsten M Eikmans AU - Agna A Bartels-Velthuis Y1 - 2013/03/25 UR - http://casereports.bmj.com/content/2013/bcr-2012-006604.abstract N2 - 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. ER -