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Multiple family therapy for anorexia nervosa: concepts, experiences and results
Author(s) -
Scholz Michael,
Rix Maud,
Scholz Katja,
Gantchev Krassimir,
Thömke Volker
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1467-6427
pISSN - 0163-4445
DOI - 10.1111/j.1467-6427.2005.00304.x
Subject(s) - anorexia nervosa , anorectic , family therapy , psychotherapist , psychology , anorexia , clinical psychology , developmental psychology , eating disorders , medicine , body weight , endocrinology
Multiple family therapy (MFT) is an increasingly popular treatment approach for adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa and their families. This paper describes the ingredients and different phases of this treatment, and outlines its indications and contra‐indications. Relationship patterns in families containing anorectic teenagers are examined, with a special emphasis on identifying areas for change in family relationships. Results with regard to the overall acceptability of the approach are presented.