Joanna Marino Joanna Marino

Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders: A Parent Guide

Family-Based Treatment (FBT) helps parents take an active, supportive role in a child or teen's eating disorder recovery. This guide explains what FBT is, how phases work, what parents do in sessions and at meals, and how to handle common challenges while keeping the focus on safety, nourishment, and long-term healing.

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