Survive FBT: Skills Manual for Parents Undertaking Family Based Treatment (FBT) for Child and Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa

by Maria Ganci

Are you struggling with Family Based Treatment? Family Based Treatment (FBT) is viewed as the gold standard in treating adolescent Anorexia Nervosa and it currently produces the best evidence-based outcomes. However, the treatment is intensive and many parents commence unprepared despite their courage and willingness to take on the task of refeeding their ill child to health. Parents have desperately asked for more information to help them understand anorexia’s grip on their child and to survive the intensity of the treatment. This book was written to give these parents the tools to help them “see it through” to the end. This skills-based manual clearly explains the treatment, providing invaluable information to help parents through each component. It outlines the obstacles and all the anorexic behaviors that will impede treatment and recovery. The aim of this manual is to ensure parents remain one step ahead of anorexia and that they “hit the ground running.” This book is a valuable resource for parents commencing FBT and for parents struggling during treatment. It offers clear, practical advice and empowers parents to confront whatever the illness throws at them. It is also an important resource for clinicians and will help them guide their families through treatment. This book has been translated into German, Swedish, Norwegian and Japanese. The German translation is FBT Ü Kompetenzhandbuch für Familienbasierte Behandlung (FBT) für Anorexia nervosa bei Kindern und Jugendlichen. You can find it on Amazon.de The Swedish version is Familjebaserad handbok för föräldrar vars barn behandlas för anorexia nervosa (Svenska) Häftningsbunden and can be found on Amazon.se at the following The Japanese version is 家族の力で拒食を乗り越える -神経性やせ症の家族療法ガイド- and can found at the following For more information on Maria Ganci, see www.mariaganci.com and www.apttherapeuticsolutions.com.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Health

91 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 29, 2016

Reviews

[Kimberley]

This book covers the basics and is probably a good start/overview. I find myself wanting more detail on creating meal plans and scheduling 6 eating sessions throughout the day while trying to balance living a life or letting your child live a life. What about setbacks? How do you transition decision-making from parent to the child? There is a lot missing from this book.

[Emily Sundstedt]

Very quick read. I feel like this book only offers a simple overview of what to expect with FBT from a medical, therapeutic, and nutrition standpoint. I wish it would have gone deeper into the “how to” with each of the phases. The tip lists were helpful though. Not my favorite continuing education book.

[Reganne]

Quick and easy read-finished in 1 sitting. I appreciate that this was to straight and to the point (many clinical books are dense, redundant, and, frankly, boring). This was easy to understand and implement the skills. Consistent messaging as well. Will absolutely be recommending to the parents of my patients!

[Nola Tillman]

Fairly well written but the focus on fbt for anorexia is difficult as it was recommended to me while my child has a different eating disorder. I'd be interested in a broader version for ALL eating disorders.

[Dennis Wilkinson]

if Anorexia is smashing your kid you need this book

Simple, straightforward, and hard-hitting
Anorexia is a life and family wrecking monster. This book teaches you how to hit back and hopefully save your kid in the process

[Abby]

I can see this being a helpful resource for parents doing family based treatment. It was short (I read the whole thing in about an hour and a half), clear, concise, and positive.

[Caitlin]

more work reading

[Danielle Branton]

Easy to read, helpful guide for parents who are working on surviving FBT

[Jodi]

This is a good, though short, introduction to several critical elements of having a child with an eating disorder.