Young people develop anorexia because they are unhappy. In the process of becoming anorexic they silence themselves and distance themselves from parental support. Family therapy can help patients by improving their communication with their parents. Therapists can support parents in helping their children to find their voices. This book presents a r
By:
Greg Dring Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 159mm,
Weight: 793g ISBN:9780367324537 ISBN 10: 0367324539 Pages: 344 Publication Date:31 July 2019 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Primary
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Undergraduate
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
The challenge of finding a voice -- The roots of family therapy for young people with anorexia -- The development of Maudsley Model Family Therapy -- Family-Based Treatment -- Anorexia is not an inherited disorder -- How should we understand anorexia? -- Family interaction research -- The emotional life of the family -- Parental authority -- Family attitudes to eating and weight -- Beyond the Maudsley Model -- Treatment in context