Abstract
Family-based therapy or “Maudsley” has increasing evidence for its efficacy in the treatment of child and adolescent eating disorders. Available in manualized form, widely available, and supported by an ever-increasing research literature, the application of this outpatient treatment continues to be challenging for many front-line clinicians and is a fairly significant departure from previous treatment methods. The current article explores the research supporting this methodology and the iterations of this treatment, such as the use of multi-family groups, parent support groups or with non-psychiatric comorbidities. Further clinical guidance is provided to assist the clinician in identifying tips, strategies and techniques for success in implementation of these skills with families.
Keywords: Family therapy, anorexia, eating disorder, Maudsley, adolescents, renourishment, outpatient treatment, front-line clinicians, non-psychiatric comorbidities, FBT
Adolescent Psychiatry
Title: Family-Based Therapy for Adolescent Anorexia: The Nuts and Bolts of Empowering Families to Renourish Their Children
Volume: 1 Issue: 4
Author(s): Kathleen Kara Fitzpatrick
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Keywords: Family therapy, anorexia, eating disorder, Maudsley, adolescents, renourishment, outpatient treatment, front-line clinicians, non-psychiatric comorbidities, FBT
Abstract: Family-based therapy or “Maudsley” has increasing evidence for its efficacy in the treatment of child and adolescent eating disorders. Available in manualized form, widely available, and supported by an ever-increasing research literature, the application of this outpatient treatment continues to be challenging for many front-line clinicians and is a fairly significant departure from previous treatment methods. The current article explores the research supporting this methodology and the iterations of this treatment, such as the use of multi-family groups, parent support groups or with non-psychiatric comorbidities. Further clinical guidance is provided to assist the clinician in identifying tips, strategies and techniques for success in implementation of these skills with families.
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Kara Fitzpatrick Kathleen, Family-Based Therapy for Adolescent Anorexia: The Nuts and Bolts of Empowering Families to Renourish Their Children, Adolescent Psychiatry 2011; 1 (4) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210676611101040267
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210676611101040267 |
Print ISSN 2210-6766 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2210-6774 |
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