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This manual presents the family therapy method developed in the 1970s, which actively engages the patient's family in the treatment. Writing for clinicians, the authors (three psychiatrists and a child psychiatrist) present a clearly written, step-by-step guide that explains how to direct the family, working with a clinician, to understand the nature of the illness, then build parental alliance and support within the family and an outline for action. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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"This indispensable manual presents the Maudsley method, the leading family-based treatment for adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN). What sets this approach apart is the central role played by parents throughout treatment. The authors are prominent experts who describe how to mobilize families to promote the patient's weight restoration and healthy eating, improve parent-child relationships, and get adolescent development back on track. Each phase of therapy is described in session-by-session detail. In-depth case illustrations show how to engage clients while flexibly implementing the validated treatment procedures"--
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