Debra Safer

Dr. Debra Safer, Associate Professor and Co-Director at the Stanford Adult Eating and Weight Disorders Clinic, discusses the innovative use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for binge eating disorders. She explains how emotional triggers can lead to binge episodes and introduces strategies like chain analysis to disrupt these cycles. Debra also highlights essential DBT skills like mindfulness and distress tolerance, emphasizing their real-life applications. Plus, she addresses the importance of individualizing treatments and understanding the relationship between binge eating and weight.