PMID: 7370905Apr 1, 1980Paper

A parents' group in the management of anorexia nervosa

Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie
J Rose, P E Garfinkel

Abstract

Recent reports have suggested that family therapy is useful in the treatment of anorexia nervosa. There are, however, recognized contraindications to family therapy. As we were seeing patients with anorexia nervosa for whom family therapy was not possible, we predicted that the formation of a group for the parents would provide benefit through education, support and insight. The present study was designed to develop and evaluate such a group. We selected parents of ten anorectic patients for whom family therapy was contraindicated. There were two therapists, the unit social worker and a former patient who had successfully overcome the symptoms of anorexia nervosa. After an 18-month period, the ten couples were sent anonymous questionnaires assessing the group's value. Six indicated positive feelings about the group and felt they had benefited. One couple reported dissatisfaction. Most perceived the group as an important part of the overall treatment.

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Jan 1, 2007·International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice·Pamela Carlton, Renee Pyle
Aug 1, 1981·Canadian Journal of Psychiatry. Revue Canadienne De Psychiatrie·S Chess
Jul 1, 1982·Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica·R PierlootS Verhaest

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