Worksheet
Eating Disorder Recovery
The Four Foundations Eating Disorder Worksheet uses a table metaphor to show how recovery requires balanced attention to physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. This resource helps clients assess their recovery stability across all four areas and identify where additional support is needed.
How to Use This Worksheet
Clients complete the four foundations table by rating each “leg”—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—on a scale from 1 (very shaky) to 5 (very strong). Therapists can encourage reflection on strengths and areas needing support, then identify targeted strategies to strengthen weaker legs.
Who This Worksheet Is For
This resource supports individuals recovering from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating, or other eating disorders who need a comprehensive approach to healing. It’s especially beneficial for clients experiencing distorted body image or low body weight, as well as those in CBT-based, family-based, or medical treatment programs seeking holistic recovery.
Expected Outcomes
- Comprehensive insight into physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual recovery needs
- Enhanced self-monitoring of disordered behaviors and core beliefs
- Increased self-compassion and balanced approach to food, body image, and self-worth
- Clear action plan to address unstable areas and support full eating disorder recovery
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References
Hower, H., LaMarre, A., Bachner-Melman, R., Harrop, E. N., McGilley, B., & Kenny, T. E. (2022). Conceptualizing eating disorder recovery research: Current perspectives and future research directions. Journal of Eating Disorders, 10, Article 165. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-022-00678-8
Frequently Asked Questions About Eating Disorder Recovery Resources
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