Family- Based Treatment for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa (FBT-AN)

Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED)

About this event

Presented by CEED Senior Clinicians Jess Ryan and Emma Sampimon-Jones.

Monday 23 February – Tuesday 24 February 2026. 9.00am – 4.30pm.

Family-Based Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FBT-AN) is recognised as the first line, evidence-based model of care for adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) and atypical AN. FBT was first developed at the Maudsley Hospital in the UK in the 1980s, with further research conducted worldwide and the publication of a treatment manual in the US in the early 2000s.

In completing training participants will have:

• A background understanding of the historical influences on the development of FBT
• Sound understanding of the core principles of FBT
• Ability to set up treatment well
• Capacity to conduct FBT with a young person & their family
• Introductory skills into how to address clinical dilemmas that arise during FBT

The training will involve didactic, interactive and experiential practise opportunities. Prior knowledge of understanding and assessing eating disorders is assumed.

Target Audience: Health Professionals working with adolescents experiencing anorexia nervosa. Registrations from Victorian public mental health services clinicians will be prioritised.

Training prerequisite: The FBT-AN training forms part of the advanced treatment training component of the CEED comprehensive eating disorders training. Prior completion of an introductory training in eating disorders before attending FBT-AN Training is essential.

Recommended Introductory Training:

• Inside Out Institute’s Eating Disorders Essentials Training (Modules 1,2 and 3). Please note: ED Essentials online training consists of approx. 17 hrs of Professional Development. Please allow time to register and complete this training.
• NEDC Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Mental Health Professionals