Adolescent-Focused Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa Lock James Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Stanford University School of Medicine CA
Adolescent-Focused Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa Lock James Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Stanford University School of Medicine CA From pioneering family-based treatment developer…
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Adolescent-Focused Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa Lock James Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Stanford University School of Medicine CA
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. Lock explains how AN serves as a maladaptive response to developmental challenges of adolescence. AFT is an effective alternative to family-based treatment that may be a better fit for some patients.
AFT emphasizes the therapist-patient alliance and involves parents in a supportive role. 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. 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