Anorexia

This accessible video illustrates the inner workings of anorexia not just individually, but in the family system as a whole. Those seeking resources on anorexia in adolescents, family-based therapies, or a parent’s experience of the disorder should take a look today. Follow several families as they demonstrate the key tasks of FBT (Family Based Therapy) including psychoeducation about the neurological basis of anorexia; taking on responsibility for “refeeding”; and managing self-blame, child pushback and other emotional difficulties. Clinicians watching this video will get to see how FBT transforms family dynamics to support the client’s healing, while parents will be reassured to learn that FBT helps families grow closer as they collectively work toward healing.