Multiple family therapy for anorexia nervosa: concepts, experiences and results |
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| Authors: | Michael Scholz Maud Rix Katja Scholz Krassimir Gantchev Volker Thömke |
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| Institution: | Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and family therapist, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department, Dresden University, Goetheallee 12, 01309 Dresden, Germany. E-mail:; Psychologist and family therapist; Family therapist; Psychiatrist; Psychologist |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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