Main description:

An indispensable clinical resource, this groundbreaking book is the first treatment manual to focus specifically on adolescent bulimia nervosa. The authors draw on their proven approach to treating anorexia nervosa in the family context and adapt it to the unique needs of this related yet distinct clinical population. Evidence-based strategies are presented for helping the whole family collaborate to bring dysfunctional eating behaviors under control, while also addressing co-occurring psychological problems and parent-child relationship conflicts. Highly practical, the book shows exactly how to carry out this time-limited therapy and what to do when problems arise. Special features include annotated session transcripts and answers to frequently asked questions.

Contents:

1. Introduction and Background Information on Bulimia Nervosa

2. Family-Based Treatment for Adolescent Bulimia Nervosa

3. Phase I: Initial Evaluation

4. Session 1: The First Face-to-Face Meeting with the Family

5. Session 1 in Action

6. Session 2: The Family Meal

7. Session 2 in Action

8. The Remainder of Phase I (Sessions 3-10)

9. The Remainder of Phase I in Action

10. Phase II: Helping the Adolescent Eat on Her Own (Sessions 11-16)

11. Phase II in Action

12. Phase III: Adolescent Developmental Concerns (Sessions 17-20)

13. Phase III in Action

14. Summary of a Completed Case