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Is the (Eating Disorder) Treatment Your Child is Getting FBT? A Therapist Explains

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Purple scrabble tiles spelling 'How you you know the treatment is really FBT?' Meeting with an experience FBT therapist in Los Angeles, CA, can help you determine that type of treatment your received (and needs).

TL;DR Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is a specialized, evidence-based therapy for children and teens with eating disorders, developed in the 1970s and 1980s. It’s important for parents to differentiate true FBT from general family therapy or other approaches, as not all treatments that claim to be FBT are fully compliant with its structured methodology. Key indicators …

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Early Intervention with Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for Eating Disorders

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A teen girl sits next to a doctor who is writing notes. Does your teen show early signs of an eating disorder? Get equipped with the right guidance from a n FBT therapist in Los Angeles, CA.

TL;DR Early intervention is crucial in addressing eating disorders, which can lead to severe health issues if not treated promptly. Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is a leading, evidence-based approach tailored for teens, emphasizing parental involvement to support recovery. Despite its potential benefits, parents often hesitate to intervene due to uncertainty about the early signs of these …

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Managing the College Transition When You’ve Had an Eating Disorder

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A woman packs clothes into an open suitcase. Does the college transition trigger anxiety about maintaining eating disorder recovery away from home? Family-Based Treatment (FBT) in Los Angeles, CA, equips families with tools for ongoing support during separation.

TL;DR Transitioning to college can be exciting yet challenging, especially for those with a history of eating disorders. It’s crucial to prioritize your recovery during this time. Here are key strategies: Build a Support System: Reach out to family, friends, and potential new connections at college. Keep a list of contacts for support. Follow Your …

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Expert Guidance: When to Add an Individual Therapist in FBT-Phase 1

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Picture of a teen in an individual therapy session. Is an individual therapist during FBT necessary? An expert family-based treatment therapist in Los Angeles, CA, explains why it might not be a great idea.

TL;DR In Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for teen eating disorders, experts discourage adding an individual therapist during Phase 1 (nutritional rehabilitation). Most teens do not require individual therapy at this stage, as it can undermine the family’s role and the focus on nutritional restoration. Experts agree that individual therapy should only be considered if there are …

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Are We Setting Recovery Weights Too Low? Insight From an FBT Therapist

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Photo of a rusty doctor scale. Setting the right goal weight in eating disorder recovery can feel intimidating, but an experienced FBT therapist can help. Discover the tools you need for healthy success through Family-Based Treatment in Los Angeles, CA.

TL;DR At the 2018 International Conference on Eating Disorders, experts discussed the low BMI threshold (18.5) often used to define recovery from anorexia nervosa, suggesting it’s inadequate for many individuals, especially those with higher weights or atypical anorexia. Many parents and practitioners advocate for a more individualized approach to recovery weights, emphasizing that a higher …

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How We Set Recovery Weights and Why It Matters for Long-Term Healing

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Drawing of a doctor weighing a teen patient. Are you wondering how we set recovery weights in eating disorder recovery? Learn how Family-based Treatment in Los Angeles, CA, prioritizes health and long-term success for teens and adults.

TL;DR Weight gain is a vital part of recovery from eating disorders for individuals of all sizes, including those with Atypical Anorexia and bulimia. However, there’s a lack of consensus on how to set appropriate recovery weights. Research shows that complete weight restoration is often essential for psychological recovery, as it helps alleviate eating disorder …

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Why Can’t I Stop Binge Eating?

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Stop Binge Eating by Eating More [Image description: photo of a young man eating a pastry; represents a potential person in California who is binge eating]

Are You Struggling With Binge Eating or “Emotional Eating”? Maybe you begin each day determined to “be good” and stick to your “healthy eating” only to find that towards the end of the day, you are “ruining it.” You may be eating foods you didn’t intend to eat and feel out of control. Perhaps you …

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Managing ARFID in College

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ARFID in College[Image description: photo of 3 college students in college dining hall, represents potential students with ARFID in college in California]

Going to College With ARFID: What to Know Going to college with Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) can be challenging for many reasons. Many people with ARFID find eating to be a chore and unpleasant, and the added stress of college, eating in front of others at the dining hall, and limited food options. …

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Impact on Eating When You Have a Specific Fear of Vomiting (Emetophobia)

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Therapy for Emetophobia--specific fear of vomiting [Image description: purple scrabble tiles spelling out "emetophobia" & "vomit."]

By Carly Poynter, Psy.D. and Lauren Muhlheim, Psy.D. Do you have a fear of vomiting? Does your fear of vomiting impact your ability to eat certain foods, in certain situations, or to an adequate level of fullness? If you have been diagnosed with a restrictive eating disorder, this phobia may drive your eating.  You have …

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