| Adolescent-Focused Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa: A Developmental Approach Contributor(s): Lock, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 1462542840 ISBN-13: 9781462542840 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $37.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychopathology - Eating Disorders - Medical | Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.00 lbs) 228 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. AFT is an effective alternative to family-based treatment that may be a better fit for some patients. Lock explains how AN serves as a maladaptive response to developmental challenges of adolescence. 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. AFT emphasizes the therapist-patient alliance and involves parents in a supportive role. 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 anorexia nervosa in adolescents by the U.K. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). |