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Adolescent-Focused Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa

A Developmental Approach
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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).
Introduction 1. What Is the Problem?: Anorexia Nervosa 2. What Is AFT and Why Should You Use It?: An Overview 3. A Primer on Diagnostic Assessment for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa 4. Overview of Adolescent Development to Guide Case Conceptualization in AFT 5. AFT Toolbox for Therapists 6. Phase I of AFT: What's Going On Here? 7. AFT for Adolescents with Anger and Control Issues 8. AFT for Adolescents with Depressive Symptoms and Poor Self-Esteem 9. AFT for Adolescents with Deficits in Identity Formation 10. AFT for Adolescents with Fears of Growing Up 11. Concluding Comments: Challenges in Disseminating and Implementing AFT for Anorexia Nervosa References Index
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