From pioneering family-based treatment developer James Lock, this is the first comprehensive guide to adolescent-focused therapy (AFT) for anorexia nervosa (AN), an evidence-based individual approach. AFT is an effective alternative to family-based treatment that may be a better fit for some patients.
Lock explains how AN serves as a maladaptive response to developmental challenges of adolescence. He presents a manualized framework for helping adolescents find more adaptive coping strategies, manage difficult emotions, and develop greater autonomy and a stronger sense of self, while reducing risky behaviors and restoring weight.
AFT emphasizes the therapistpatient alliance and involves parents in a supportive role. Rich case material and sample dialogues illustrate how to implement each phase of the approach.
AFT is recognized as a best practice for the treatment of anorexia nervosa in adolescents by the U.KNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
| Format |
Inbunden |
| Omfång |
228 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Guilford Publications |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2020-05-13 |
| ISBN |
9781462542840 |
