River Hit Hich SCHOOL HOWARD COUNTY 12101 Clarksville Pike * Clarksville, MD 21029 + 410-313-71 106 + www-hepss.org/thhs 20 (F) 410-313 Gifted and Talented Program Product Abstract Each student in the Independent Research Program must carry out an authentic, advanced research project which is capable of evaluating its quality, authenticity, and novelty. The following information, written by the student, provides an overview of the Project proposal as planned. Date: 22 May 2018 Research Title: An Evolution of Eating Disorder Treatment Purpose: To analyze the methods of current eating disorder treatment techniques and propose a new method that combines the beneficial aspects of dance/movement therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. To evaluate whether this new method has a sufficient anticipated potential by professionals in both techniques. Outcome: Thorough research on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dance/movement therapy (DMT) in relation to eating disorder treatment. An idea was proposed to combine cognitive aspects of CBT and movement/body connection aspects of DMT. While it was found that therapists were not entirely familiar with the other practice, upon survey, both fields were intrigued by the collaboration concept. A presentation will be given to a high school dance class, as well as to an advanced placement psychology class in order to reach the minds of those most primarily affected by this disorder. In addition, an article will be submitted to the National High School Journal of Science in order to inform adolescents of the possibility of this therapy method for their health benefit Novelty of Product; Mental health, especially eating disorders, have become a huge concern because of consequences from a lack of treatment. This happens mainly due to a lack of awareness of therapy or incompatibility with the techniques. Providing a ‘new therapy method that would emphasize different aspects gives the opportunity to conduct successful therapy for more patients. Spreading this idea to professionals allows the concept to be adjusted, adapted, and put to use. Sharing with adolescents informs them of the availability of therapy for their health and of the techniques that are used. Audience: The primary focus of this research project will be directed at professionals in both the cognitive behavioral therapy field and the dance/movement therapy field, though the information is also vital for the patients as well. The data collection focused on responses from professionals and their opinions on this proposal, while the majority of the presentations of concluding thoughts will be to adolescents to spread awareness about eating disorder treatment, Proce: 1. Read and analyze scholarly articles and journals regarding eating disorders, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dance/movement therapy. Complete interviews with dance/movement therapist and cognitive behavioral therapy experts about their profession and treatment techniques, 2. Write a cohesive research paper to synthesize the information collected about both therapies and the proposed method. 3. Create a survey with Likert-Scale questions. One for CBT that inquiries about their knowledge of dance/movement therapy and their opinion on the new proposed method. One for DMT that inquiries about their knowledge of cognitive ‘behavioral therapy and their opinions on the new proposed method. 4, Distribute surveys to appropriate audience. Allow advisors to help reach therapists through professional media such as LISTSERV of associations 5. Collect responses from survey. Analyze opinions of the proposed method and awareness of the other therapy type. 6. Create presentations for dance and advanced placement psychology classes to introduce this topic to high school students. Construct an original manuscript of research to submit to the National High School Journal or Science. Construct an editorial for the River Hill Current Newspaper. Teacher Signature: Ao Qus losin Student Signature: Grepr