Family Based Therapy for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa 2 Day Intensive Workshop

About this event

FBT is the current recommended first line treatment for adolescents with AN. FBT integrates concepts from a number of family therapy models in a developmentally sensitive framework and holds the basic premise that parents are the best resource to help their child recover from anorexia nervosa. The treatment is organised around three treatment phases across 12 months. FBT commences with a focus on parental leadership of the young person’s nutritional recovery and finishes with a focus on adolescent issues. The treatment is suitable for adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa with a short course of illness.

Presented by Dr Andrew Wallis, the aim of this workshop is to provide intensive practical training in the application of this model including:

• Theoretical background, framework and the role of the multidisciplinary team
• Detailed description of treatment phases, key sessions and the therapeutic process
• Discussion of clinical issues and processes to enable successful implementation
• Video demonstration to help develop participants micro skill development

Day 1 and 2 will cover all aspects of the model.

At the completion of the workshop participants will have a good working knowledge of the model and will be able to consider using FBT in their clinical setting.

It is expected that clinicians attending will have:

• Professional training and skills in child and adolescent mental health care
• Knowledge and experience with adolescent eating disorders
• Previous experience working with families is an advantage

 Limited seats available.