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. 2023 Oct 4;14:1229261. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1229261

Table 1.

eTherapy weekly module content.

Module Key principles
  1. Formulation and monitoring

CBT psychoeducation and description of the binge-eating cycle. Introduction and justification for self-monitoring of eating, including digital food diary use to log daily food and plan future meals. Introduction of weekly weighing.
  1. Eating regularly and planning

Personalised case formulation and psychoeducation regarding food restriction and starvation. Introduction of the three-hour rule (regular/structured eating every 3 h) and psychoeducation regarding normal eating.
  1. Addressing binges

Strategies and skills to address binge-eating and the urge to binge. Overview of the role of triggers in the binge-eating cycle.
  1. Problem solving and motivation

Introduction of a problem-solving framework, an introduction to feelings and their role in the CBT model, and motivational strategies.
  1. Understanding and noticing thoughts and feelings

Introduction of an emotional regulation framework to assist with negative emotions. Self-monitoring of unhelpful thoughts using digital tool.
  1. Coping with thoughts and feelings

Introduction to thought challenging.
  1. Exposure challenges: Feared foods and food rules

Psychoeducation with regards to “feared foods” and “food rules.” Development of an exposure hierarchy to challenge feared foods and food rules using digital Exposure Tools.
  1. Exposure challenges: Body image

Psychoeducation regarding body image and the development of personalised exposure exercises to challenge body checking and/or avoidance behaviours. Introduction to “Urge Surfing.”
  1. Self-compassion and identifying values and strengths

Identifying strategies to encourage greater acceptance and self-compassion, including reflection of strengths and values separate from eating, weight, and shape.
  1. Review and relapse prevention

Introduction of relapse prevention strategies in a recovery-based framework. A review of symptom-change and a discussion regarding possible engagement with further treatment and supports.

This table was originally published in Rom and colleagues (32) and has been modified to include additional information about eTherapy modules 5 to 10. This table is part of an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs License, which permits use and distribution in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, the use is non-commercial, and no modifications or adaptations are made.