Is Your Young Adult With an Eating Disorder Ready for College?

3 weeks ago
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TL; DR Transitioning to college can be especially challenging for young adults with eating disorders. The stress of new environments,…

Online Family-Based Treatment: The Benefits of Virtual Support

4 weeks ago

TL;DR Online Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is a highly effective therapy for teens with eating disorders, emphasizing parental involvement in treatment.…

FBT Meal Strategies Gleaned from Ziplining: A Therapist’s Perspective

1 month ago

TL; DR In her insightful piece, Dr. Lauren Muhlheim uses a zip-lining experience as a metaphor to illustrate how parents…

Research on the Family Meal in FBT: The Impact of Parental Direction

1 month ago

TL; DR Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is the leading outpatient therapy for adolescent eating disorders, particularly anorexia. A key component is…

Five Reasons Parents Should Be Included In Their Child’s Eating Disorder Treatment

2 months ago

TL; DR Including parents in the treatment of children and adolescents with eating disorders is essential for effective recovery. Here…

With a Little Help From My Family: Who is FBT For?

2 months ago

TL;DR Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is not just for teens; it can be effective for adults, too. Originally designed for adolescents…

How Do I Parent My Teen During Family-Based Treatment? When to Set Limits

2 months ago

TL;DR Parenting a teen with an eating disorder during Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is challenging. Parents need to balance normal parenting…

Return to Exercise and Eating Disorder Recovery in Teens During FBT

2 months ago

TL;DR Excessive exercise is a common symptom in teens with eating disorders, potentially worsening their condition. During Family-Based Treatment (FBT),…

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

3 months ago

TL;DR Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is a specialized, evidence-based therapy for children and teens with eating disorders, developed in the 1970s…

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

3 months ago

TL;DR Early intervention is crucial in addressing eating disorders, which can lead to severe health issues if not treated promptly.…