Is the Missing Piece of the Puzzle Linked to Grief? Exploring Feelings of Grief and Loss in Understanding Resistance to Change for Self-Injury and Eating Disorders

Non-suicidal self-injury and disordered eating behaviors frequently co-occur, and pose significant challenges in treatment. The present study employs a series of focus groups centered around the impact of feelings of grief and loss to unravel the intricate relationship between grief and the resistance to change engagement in these behaviors.