The purpose of this study is to collect preliminary data on the feasibility and acceptability of the randomization of two relapse-prevention treatment conditions after discharge from intensive eating disorder (ED) treatment: an imaginal exposure therapy and a writing and thinking intervention. The second aim to test for (a) differences between the two treatments for the prevention of relapse and (b) preliminary change on clinical ED outcomes (e.g., ED symptoms, fears). The investigators further aim to examine the two treatments target fear extinction and if fear extinction is associated with ED outcomes. The investigators also plan to test if baseline differences in fear conditioning relate to change in ED outcomes across treatment.
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Rate of Eating Disorder Relapse
Timeframe: 6-Month Follow-Up
Change in Eating Disorder Symptoms using the EDE-Q
Timeframe: Up to 6-Month Follow-Up
Re-admission Percentage
Timeframe: 1 Month Follow Up and 6 Month Follow Up