Description
Family-Based Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FBT-AN) is recognised as the first line, evidence-based model of care for adolescents with anorexia nervosa (AN) and atypical AN. FBT was first developed at the Maudsley Hospital in the UK in the 1980s, with further research conducted worldwide and the publication of a treatment manual in the US in the early 2000s.FBT-AN is a specific type of family therapy that incorporates a number of family therapy approaches in a structured way. The focus is on directly supporting both physical and psychological recovery of the adolescent, within an attachment rich framework. FBT-AN is organised into three phases of treatment. The initial phase of treatment empowers parents to take charge in the nutritional renourishment of their child. In the second phase, the adolescent is supported to gradually return to developmentally appropriate independence around food and exercise. The final phase focuses on exploring adolescent issues, and helping both the adolescent and family get back on track with their lives.
CEED has developed and delivered FBT-AN training over more than a decade to provide workforce development in this model to suit Victorian Service conditions.
This event will cover:
- A background understanding of the historical influences on the development of FBT
- Sound understanding of the core principles of FBT
- Ability to set up treatment well
- Capacity to conduct FBT with a young person & their family
- Introductory skills into how to address clinical dilemmas that arise during FBT
- The training will involve didactic, interactive and experiential practise opportunities.
Eligibility criteria
The FBT-AN training forms part of the advanced treatment training component of the CEED comprehensive eating disorders training. Prior completion of an introductory training in eating disorders before attending FBT-AN Training is essential.
Recommended Introductory Training:
• Inside Out Institute’s Eating Disorders Essentials Training (Modules 1, 2 & 3). Please note: ED Essentials online training consists of approx. 17 hrs of Professional Development. Please allow time to register and complete this training.
• NEDC Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for Mental Health Professionals
Categories:
Capability 9 - Delivering holistic and collaborative assessment and care planning,
Capability 10 - Delivering compassionate care, support and treatment,
Working with infants, children, and younger persons
Disciplines:
Allied Health,
Lived Experience Workforce,
Medical,
Nursing
Levels:
Intermediate
Lifespans:
Adolescent
09:00 to 16:30 Add to calendar
09:00 to 16:30 Add to calendar
Parkville
Clinicians employed in Victorian CAMHS/CYMHS: Fully Subsidised
Vic public mental health employees/clinicians: $225.00
Other health professionals: $500.00
