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?

If you have recently begun Family Based Treatment (FBT) or are already in the middle of the journey and wondering how you will make it through, you are not alone. Many parents describe FBT as one of the most emotionally demanding experiences of their lives. Although Family Based Treatment is recognised as the gold standard treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa, most parents begin the process with little preparation for the challenges they will face.

Written by child and adolescent psychotherapist, Maria Ganci, who worked for more than 20 years in the Specialist Eating Disorders Program at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital, where Family Based Treatment was implemented under the clinical leadership of Professor Daniel Le Grange, Survive FBT was created in response to the many parents who sought greater guidance in understanding anorexia's powerful hold on their child and managing the emotional and practical challenges of treatment.

This practical guide provides parents with the knowledge, practical strategies and confidence to remain one step ahead of the illness and successfully "see it through" to recovery. Written in clear, practical language, it explains each stage of Family Based Treatment, helping parents understand what to expect, recognise the eating disorder behaviours that can interfere with recovery, and respond with greater confidence and consistency throughout treatment.

Whether you are just beginning Family Based Treatment or finding the process more difficult than you expected, this book offers practical advice, reassurance and hope. It is also widely used by clinicians to support and guide families undertaking Family Based Treatment, providing a practical framework that complements evidence-based treatment.

Recommended by clinicians and eating disorder services both in Australia and internationally, Survive FBT has been translated into multiple languages and has become a trusted resource for families and professionals supporting young people through recovery from anorexia nervosa.
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Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Health

91 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 29, 2016

Reviews

[Kimberley · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 2 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Jodi · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical and quick, it has only good/simplified information. It could have more, but I'm glad for what it's got.