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Videos

Multi-Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (MFT-AN)

Presenter: Prof Ivan Eisler, Joint Head of MCCAED

Ivan talks about Multi-Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (MFT-AN), a treatment that was developed by MCCAED and is recommended by NICE Guidance (2017).

Multi-Family Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa (MFT-BN)

Presenter: Dr Julian Baudinet, Clinical Psychologist

Julian describes a group program developed at MCCAED for young people with bulimia nervosa and their families.

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Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT)

Presenter: Esther Blessitt, Family Therapist

Esther describes Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT) as well as when and why it is offered at MCCAED

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Family Therapy for Eating Disorders (FT-AN/BN)

Presenter: Prof Ivan Eisler, Joint Head of MCCAED

Ivan discusses why families are so important in a young persons recovery from an eating disorder and what family therapy for eating disorders involves.

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Intensive Treatment Programme (ITP)

Presenter: Laura Baker, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Laura talks about the Intensive Treatment Programme (ITP), a 5-day per week therapeutic day program, developed by MCCAED.

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MCCAED Publications

2024

Clinician perspectives on how change occurs in multi-family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: A qualitative study.

Baudinet, J., Eisler, I., Roddy, M., Turner, J., Simic, M., & Schmidt, U. (2024). Journal of Eating Disorders, 12(1), 103.

doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-01064-2

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Multi-family Therapy for Eating Disorders Across the Lifespan

Baudinet, J., & Eisler, I. (2024). Current Psychiatry Reports (26) 323-329.

doi.org/10.1007/s11920-024-01504-5

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How young people perceive change to occur in family therapy for anorexia nervosa: a qualitative study.

Baudinet, J., Eisler, I., Konstantellou, A., Simic, M., & Schmidt, U. (2024). Journal of Eating Disorders, 12(1), 11.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-024-00971-8

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2023

Perceived change mechanisms in multi-family therapy for anorexia nervosa: A qualitative follow-up study of adolescent and parent experiences

Baudinet, J., Eisler, I., Konstantellou, A., Hunt, T., Kassamali, F., McLaughlin, N., … & Schmidt, U. (2023). Eur Eat Disord Rev. 2023 Jul 6.

DOI.org/10.1002/erv.3006

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2022

Multi-family therapy for bulimia nervosa: a qualitative pilot study of adolescent and family members’ experiences

Escoffié, A., Pretorius, N. & Baudinet, J. J Eat Disord 10, 91 (2022). DOI:10.1186/s40337-022-00606-w

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2021

Widening the reach of family‑based interventions for Anorexia Nervosa: autism‑adaptations for children and adolescents

Loomes,R., & Bryant‑Waugh., R

DOI: 10.1186/s40337-021-00511-8

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Multi-family therapy for eating disorders: A systematic scoping review of the quantitative and qualitative findings

Baudinet, J., Eisler, I., Dawson, L., Simic, M., & Schmidt, U. (2021)

https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23616

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Brief early adolescent multi-family therapy (BEAM) trial for anorexia nervosa: a feasibility randomized controlled trial protocol

Baudinet, J., Eisler, I., Simic, M., & Schmidt, U. (2021). Journal of Eating Disorders, 9, 71.

DOI: 10.1186/s40337-021-00426-4

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Formulation in eating disorder focused family therapy why, when and how?

Baudinet, J., Simic, M. & Eisler, I. (2021). Journal of Eating Disorders, 9, 97.

DOI: 10.1186/s40337-021-00451-3

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2020

Longer-term effectiveness of systemic family therapy compared with treatment as usual for young people after self-harm: An extended follow up of pragmatic randomised controlled trial-NC-ND license

Cottrell, D., Wright-Hughes, A., Eisler, I., Fortune, S., Green, J., House, A., Kerfoot, M., Owens, D., Simic, M., Mclellan, V., Tubeuf, S., & Farrin, A. (2020)., EClinicalMedicine, 18.

DOI: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2019.100246

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2019

Multi-family therapy for bulimia nervosa in adolescence: a pilot study in a community eating disorder service.

Stewart, C., Baudinet, J., Hall, R., Fiskå, M., Pretorius, N., Voulgari, S., Hunt, K., Eisler, I., & Simic, M. (2019) Eating Disorders, 1-17.

DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2019.1656461

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2018

A pragmatic randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation of family therapy vs. treatment as usual for young people seen after second or subsequent episodes of self-harm: the Self-Harm Intervention-Family Therapy (SHIFT) trial

Cottrell, D. J., Wright-Hughes, A., Collinson, M., Boston, P., Eisler, I., Fortune, S., Graham, E.H., Green, J., House, A.O., Kerfoot, M. and Owens, D.W., Saloniki, E.C., Simic, M. et al. (2018). Health Technology Assessment, 22(12), 1-222.

DOI: 10.3310/hta22120

Effectiveness of systemic family therapy versus treatment as usual for young people after self-harm: a pragmatic, phase 3, multicentre, randomised controlled trial.

Cottrell, D. J., Wright-Hughes, A., Collinson, M., Boston, P., Eisler, I., Fortune, S.,… Farrin, A.J. (2018).The Lancet Psychiatry, 5(3), 203-216.

DOI: 10.1016/S2215-0366(18)30058-0

The acceptability, feasibility, and possible benefits of a neurobiologically‐informed 5‐day multifamily treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa.

Wierenga, C. E., Hill, L., Knatz Peck, S., McCray, J., Greathouse, L., Peterson, D., … Kaye, W. H. (2018). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 51(8), 863–869.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.22876

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Intensive treatment program (ITP): A case series service evaluation of the effectiveness of day patient treatment for adolescents with a restrictive eating disorder

Simic, M., Stewart, C. S., Eisler, I., Baudinet, J., Hunt, K., O’Brien, J., & McDermott, B. (2018). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 51(11), 1261-1269.

DOI: 10.1002/eat.22959

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Multiple Family Therapy: forever promising? Commentary on Gelin et al. (2018) and Cook‐Darzens et al. (2018), The evidence base for Multiple Family Therapy in psychiatric and non‐psychiatric conditions: a review (parts 1 and 2).

Jewell, T., & Lemmens, G. (2018). Journal of Family Therapy, 40(3), 344-348.

DOI: 10.1111/1467-6427.12231

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2017

Intensive multi-family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: an open study of 30 families.

Salaminiou, E., Campbell, M., Simic, M., Kuipers, E., & Eisler, I. (2017). Journal of Family Therapy, 39(4), 498–513.

DOI: 10.1111/1467-6427.12075

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Training genetic counsellors to deliver an innovative therapeutic intervention: Their views and experience of facilitating multi-family discussion groups.

Eisler, I., Flinter, F., Grey, J., Hutchison, S., Jackson, C., Longworth, L.,… Ulph, F. (2017). Journal of genetic counselling, 26(2), 199-214.

DOI: 10.1007/s10897-016-0008-0

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2016

Family therapy for child and adolescent eating disorders: A critical review.

Jewell, T., Blessitt, E., Stewart, C., Simic, M. & Eisler, I. (2016). Family Process,55(3), 577–594.

DOI: 10.1111/famp.12242

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A pragmatic randomised multi-centre trial of multifamily and single family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa.

Eisler, I., Simic, M., Hodsoll, J., Asen, E., Berelowitz, M., Connan, F., Ellis, G., Hugo, P., Schmidt, U., Treasure, J. & Yi, I. (2016). BMC Psychiatry, 16(1), 422.

DOI: 10.1186/s12888-016-1129-6

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2015

Self-Harm Intervention: Family Therapy (SHIFT), a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial of family therapy versus treatment as usual for young people seen after a second or subsequent episode of self-harm.

Wright-Hughes, A., Graham, E., Farrin, A., Collinson, M., Boston, P., Eisler, I.,…Cottrell, D. (2015). Trials, 16(1), 501.

DOI: 10.1186/s13063-015-1007-4

Intensive multi-family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: Adolescents’ and parents’ day to day experiences.

Voriadaki, T., Simic, M., Espie, J., & Eisler, I. (2015). Journal of Family Therapy, 37(1), 5-23.

DOI: 10.1111/1467-6427.12067

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Multi-family therapy for Bulimia Nervosa in Adolescence.

Stewart, C.S., Voulgari, S., Eisler, I., Hunt, K. & Simic, M. (2015). Eating Disorders, 23(4), 345-355.

DOI: 10.1080/10640266.2015.1044348

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Short-term intensive family therapy for adolescent eating disorders: 30-month outcome.

Marzola, E., Knatz, S., Murray, S. B., Rockwell, R., Boutelle, K., Eisler, I., & Kaye, W.H. (2015). European Eating Disorders Review, 23(3), 210–218.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.2353

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Temperament‐based Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa.

Kaye, W. H., Wierenga, C. E., Knatz, S., Liang, J., Boutelle, K., Hill, L., & Eisler, I. (2015). European Eating Disorders Review, 23(1), 12-18.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.2330

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Anorexia runs in families: does this make the families responsible? A commentary on ‘Anorexia runs in families: is this due to genes or the family environment?’ (Dring, 2014).

Dodge, E., & Simic, M. (2015). Journal of Family Therapy, 37 (1), 93–102.

DOI: 10.1111/1467-6427.12065

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Family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa.

Blessitt, E., Voulgari, S., & Eisler, I. (2015). Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 28(6), 455-460.

DOI:10.1097/YCO.0000000000000193

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2014

Set shifting in children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa: An exploratory systematic review and meta‐analysis.

Lang, K., Stahl, D., Espie, J., Treasure, J., & Tchanturia, K. (2014). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 47(4), 394-399.

DOI/10.1002/eat.22235

2013

Family therapy for adolescent eating disorders: a special form of therapy or family therapy with a specific focus?

Eisler, I. (2013). Journal of Family Therapy, 35(S1), 1-2.

DOI: 10.1111/1467-6427.12013

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2011

Family-based treatment increases full remission at 1-year follow-up compared with adolescent-focused individual therapy in adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

Eisler, I. (2011). Evidence Based Mental Health, 14(1), 27-27.

DOI: 10.1136/ebmh.14.1.27

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pre-2010

Attentional blink modulation during sustained and after discrete lead stimuli presented in three sensory modalities

Lipp, O.V., Neumann, D.L., Pretorius, N.R., & McHugh, M.J. (2003). Psychophysiology, 40(2), 285-290.

DOI: 10.1111/1469-8986.00030

Developing a Parenting Skills-and-Support Intervention for Mothers with Eating Disorders and Pre-School Children Part 2: developing and piloting an evidence based intervention.

Bryant-Waugh, R., Turner, H., Jones, C., & Gamble, C. (2007). European Eating Disorders Review, 15(6), 439-48.

DOI: 10.1002/erv.816

Misuse of laxatives among adult outpatients with eating disorders: prevalence and profiles.

Bryant Waugh, R., Turner, H., East, P., Gamble, C., & Mehta, R. (2006). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 39(5), 404-409.

DOI:10.1002/eat.20267

Eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS): Clinical profiles of those who present at a community eating disorders service.

Turner, H.M., & Bryant-Waugh, R. (2004). European Eating Disorders Review, 12(1), 18-26 .

DOI:10.1002/erv.552

Extreme reactions to a diagnostic interview: Problems in screening for psychopathology in a non-referred sample of school children.

Smith-Doyle, J., & Bryant-Waugh, R. (2001). Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 6(4), 505-512.

DOI:10.1177/1359104501006004004

Schema avoidance in bulimic and non-eating-disordered women.

Spranger, S., Waller, G., & Bryant-Waugh, R.(2001). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 29(3), 302-306.

DOI/10.1002/eat.1022

Childhood onset anorexia nervosa is a serious illness.

Lask, B., Bryant-Waugh, R., & Gordon, I. (1996). Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 817 (1), 120-126.

DOI.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.1997.tb48201.x

Family and individual therapy for anorexia: a five year follow up.

Eisler, I., Dare, C., Russell, G. F. M., Szmukler, G. I., Dodge, E., & Le Grange, D. (1997). Archives of General Psychiatry, 54 (11), 1025-1030.

DOI:10.1001/archpsyc.1997.01830230063008

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A randomized controlled trial of family therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy guided self-care for adolescents with bulimia nervosa and related disorders

Schmidt, U., Lee, S., Beecham, J., Perkins, S., Treasure, J., Yi, I., & Eisler, I. (2007). American Journal of Psychiatry, 164(4), 591-598.

DOI: 10.1176/ajp.2007.164.4.591

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An evaluation of family therapy in anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa

Russell, G.F., Szmukler, G. I., Dare, C., & Eisler, I. (1987). Archives of General Psychiatry, 44 (12), 1047-1056.

DOI:10.1001/archpsyc.1987.01800240021004

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A randomized controlled treatment trial of two forms of family therapy in adolescent anorexia nervosa: A five-year follow-up

Eisler, I., Simic, M., Russell, G. F. M., & Dare, C. (2007). Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 48 (6), 552–560.

DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-7610.2007.01726.x

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Family therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa: The results of a controlled comparison of two family interventions.

Eisler, I., Dare, C., Hodes, M., Russell, G., Dodge, E., & Le Grange, D. (2000). Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and Allied Disciplines, 41(6), 727–736.

DOI: 10.1111/1469-7610.00660

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The listening heart and the chi square: Clinical and empirical perceptions in the family therapy of anorexia nervosa.

Dare, C., Eisler, I., Colahan, M., Crowther, C., Senior, R., & Asen, E. (1995). Journal of Family Therapy, 17(1), 31–57.

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-6427.1995.tb00003.x

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External Publications

2021

A multifaceted study of interpersonal functioning and cognitive biases towards social stimuli in adolescents with eating disorders and healthy controls.

Rowlands, K., Grafton, B., Cerea, S., Simic, M., Hirsch, C., Cruwys, T., Yellowleesa, R., Treasure, J., & Cardi, V (2021)

DOI:10.1016/j.jad.2021.07.013

2015

Randomized clinical trial of family-based treatment and cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescent bulimia nervosa.

Le Grange, D., Lock, J., Agras, W.S, Bryson, S. W., & Jo, B. (2015). Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 54(11), 886-894.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2015.08.008

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2014

Comparison of 2 family therapies for adolescent anorexia nervosa: a randomized parallel trial

Agras, W. S., Lock, J., Brandt, H., Bryson, S. W., Dodge, E., Halmi, K. A., … Woodside, B. (2014). JAMA psychiatry, 71(11), 1279–1286.

DOI:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2014.1025

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A randomized controlled comparison of family-based treatment and supportive psychotherapy for adolescent bulimia nervosa

Le Grange, D., Crosby, R. D., Rathouz, P. J., & Leventhal, B. L. (2007). Archives of General Psychiatry, 64 (9), 1049-1056.

DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.64.9.1049

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Books

Cutting Down: A CBT Workbook for Treating Young People Who Self-Harm (First Edition)

Taylor, L., Simic, M. & Schmidt, U. (2015). Cutting Down: A CBT Workbook for Treating Young People Who Self-harm (1st Ed). New York: Routledge.

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Combining Individual and Family Therapy in the Treatment of Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa

Eisler, I. (1995). Combining Individual and Family Therapy in the Treatment of Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa. In J. Werne (Ed.), Treating Eating Disorders. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

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Maudsley Family Therapy Models and Manuals: The Past, Present & Future of Single- and Multi-Family Therapy for Adolescent Eating Disorders

Baudinet J., Simic M., & Eisler I. (2021) Maudsley Family Therapy Models and Manuals: The Past, Present & Future of Single- and Multi-Family Therapy for Adolescent Eating Disorders. In M. Mariotti, G. Saba & P. Stratton (Eds.) Handbook of Systemic Approaches to Psychotherapy Manuals: Integrating Research, Practice and Training. Springer.

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Multifamily Interventions with Adolescent Eating Disorders

Voulgari, S., & Eisler, I. (2016). Multifamily Interventions with Adolescent Eating Disorders. In T. Wade (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Feeding and Eating Disorders (pp. 1-5). Singapore: Springer.

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Family Therapy for Adolescent Eating Disorders

Eisler, I., Le Grange, D., & Lock, J. (2015). Family Therapy for Adolescent Eating Disorders. In T. Sexton & J. Lebow (Eds.), Handbook of Family Therapy: The Science and Practice of Working with Families and Couples (4th ed.). Routledge.

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Family Interventions

Eisler, I., & Lask, J. (2015). Family Interventions. In A. Thapar, D. S. Pine, J. F. Leckman, S. Scott, M. J. Snowling & E. Taylor (Eds.), Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (6th ed.). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

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What’s New is Old and What’s Old is New: The Origins and Evolution of Family Therapy for Eating Disorders

Eisler, I., Wallis, A., & Dodge, E. (2015). What's New is Old and What's Old is New: The Origins and Evolution of Family Therapy for Eating Disorders. In K. L. Loeb, D. Le Grange & J. Lock (Eds.), Family Therapy for Adolescent Eating and Weight Disorders. New York: Guilford Press.

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Multi Family Therapy

Simic, M., & Eisler, I. (2015). Multi Family Therapy. In K. L. Loeb, D. Le Grange & J. Lock (Eds.), Family Therapy for Adolescent Eating and Weight Disorders: New Applications. New York: Guilford Press.

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Family-Based Treatments for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa

Eisler, I., Lock, J., & Le Grange, D. (2010). Family-Based Treatments for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa. In C. Grilo & J. Mitchell (Eds.), The Treatment of Eating Disorders: A Clinical Handbook. Guilford Press, New York.

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Family Interviewing and Family Therapy

Eisler, I., & Lask, J. (2008). Family Interviewing and Family Therapy. In M. Rutter, D. Bishop, D. Pine, S. Scott, J. Stevenson, E. Taylor & A. Thapar (Eds.), Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (5th ed.). Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.

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Intensive Multiple Family Day Treatment: Clinical and Training Perspectives

Fairbairn, P., & Eisler, I. (2007). Intensive Multiple Family Day Treatment: Clinical and Training Perspectives. In S. Cook-Darzens (Ed.), Therapies Multifamiliales Des Groupes Comme Agents Therapeutiques.

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Family Therapy and Its Evidence Base

Eisler, I., & Lask, J. (2007). Family Therapy and Its Evidence Base. In B. Yule & O. Udwin (Eds.), Evidence-Based Psychotherapies in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Practice. Occasional Paper No.27. Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Oxford: Blackwells.

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Family Interventions

Eisler, I., Le Grange, D., & Asen, K. (2003). Family Interventions. In J. Treasure, U. Schmidt & E. van Furth (Eds.), Handbook of Eating Disorders: Theory, Treatment and Research (2nd ed.). London: Wiley.

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Attachment-Based Family Therapy for Depressed Adolescents

Diamond, G. S., Diamond, G. M., & Levy, S. A. (2013). Attachment-Based Family Therapy for Depressed Adolescents. Washington: American Psychological Association.

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Maudsley Family Therapy for Eating Disorders

Simic, M., & Eisler, I. (2018). Maudsley Family Therapy for Eating Disorders. In J. L. Lebow, A. I. Chambers & D. C. Breunlin (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Couple and Family Therapy. Switzerland: Spinger.

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Multifamily Therapy for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa

Fairbairn, P., Simic, M. & Eisler, I. (2011). Multifamily Therapy for Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa. In D. Le Grange & J. Lock (Eds.), Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A Clinical Handbook. New York: Guilford Press.

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Family and Multifamily Therapy

Simic, M., & Eisler, I. (2012). Family and Multifamily Therapy. In J. E. Fox & K. Goss (Eds.), Eating and Its Disorders. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

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Treatment Manuals

Cutting Down: An Evidence-based CBT Workbook for Treating Young People Who Self-harm (Second Edition)

Taylor, L., Simic, M. & Schmidt, U. (2022). Cutting Down: An Evidence-based CBT Workbook for Treating Young People Who Self-harm (2nd Ed). London: Routledge.

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Multi-Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa: A Treatment Manual

Simic, M., Baudinet, J., Blessitt, E., Wallis, A., & Eisler, I. (2021). Multi-Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa: A Treatment Manual. London: Routledge.

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Maudsley Service Manual (Under Review)

Maudsley Service Manual for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders is currently under review

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