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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).

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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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MCCAED Publications

2024

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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Do People Want the ‘New Normal’? A Mixed Method Investigation of Young Person, Parent, and Clinician Experience and Preferences for Eating Disorder Treatment Delivery in the Post-COVID-19 World

Baudinet, J., Konstantellou, A., Hambleton, A., Bialluch, K., Hurford, G., & Stewart, C. S. (2023). Nutrients, 15(17), 3732.

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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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The experience of intolerance of uncertainty for parents of young people with a restrictive eating disorder

Konstantellou, A., Sternheim, L., Hale, L., Simic, M., & Eisler, I. (2022).  Eating and Weight Disorders-Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity, 27(4), 1339-1348.

DOI.org/10.1007/s40519-021-01256-8

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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

Parent and Youth Perspectives and Retention in Functional Family Therapy

Collyer, H., Eisler, I. & Woolgar, M. (2020). Therapy. Fam. Proc.

DOI: 10.1111/famp.12605

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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

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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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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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

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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Exploring the effects of a family admissions program for adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

Fink, K., Rhodes, P., Miskovic-Wheatley, J., Wallis, A., Touyz, S., Baudinet, J., & Madden, S. (2017). Journal of Eating Disorders, 5(1), 51.

DOI: 10.1186/s40337-017-0181-z

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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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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2013

Development of a Children’s Version of the SCORE Index of Family Function and Change.

Jewell, T., Carr, A., Stratton, P., Lask, J., & Eisler, I. (2013). Family Process, 52(4), 673-684.

DOI: 10.1111/famp.12044

Anxiety and social-emotional processing in eating disorders: examination of family trios.

Goddard, E., & Treasure, J. (2013).Cognitive therapy and research, 37(5), 890-904.

DOI: 10.1007/s10608-013-9535-2

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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2012

A randomized controlled trial of adjunctive family therapy and treatment as usual following inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa adolescents.

Godart, N., Berthoz, S., Curt, F., Perdereau, F., Rein, Z., Wallier, J.,…Jeammet, P. (2012). PloS One, 7(1), e28249.

DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0028249

Brief report: A family risk study exploring bipolar spectrum problems and cognitive biases in adolescent children of bipolar parents.

Espie, J., Jones, S.H., Vance, Y.H., & Tai, S. (2012). Journal of Adolescence, 35 (3), 769-772.

DOI: 10.1016/j.adolescence.2011.11.002

2011

Therapeutic processes in multi-family groups for major depression: Results of an interpretative phenomenological study.

Hellemans, S., De Mol, J., Buysse, A., Eisler, I., Demyttenaere, K., & Lemmens, G. M. D. (2011). Journal of affective disorders, 134(1), 226-234.

DOI/10.1016/j.jad.2011.05.050

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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2010

Effects of interventions involving the family in the treatment of adult patients with chronic physical diseases: a meta-analysis.

Hartmann, M., Bäzner, E., Wild, B., Eisler, I., & Herzog, W. (2010). Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 79(3), 136-148.

DOI: 10.1159/000286958

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Family physician consultation patterns indicate high risk for early onset anorexia nervosa.

Lask, B., Bryant-Waugh, R., Wright, F., Campbell, M., Willoughby, K., & Waller, G. (2005). International Journal of Eating Disorders, 38(3), 269-272. 

DOI:10.1002/eat.20163

 

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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Parental communication style and family relationships in children of bipolar parents.

Vance, Y.H., Jones, S.H., Espie, J., & Tai, S. (2008). British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 47(3), 355-359.

DOI:10.1348/014466508X282824

Theoretical and empirical models around caring for someone with an eating disorder: the reorganisation of family life and inter-personal maintenance factors.

Whitney J. & Eisler I. (2005). Journal of Mental Health, 14(6), 575-585.

DOI:10.1080/09638230500347889

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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Family criticism and self-starvation: A study of expressed emotion.

Le Grange, D., Eisler, I., Dare, C., & Hodes, M. (1992). Journal of Family Therapy,14(2), 177–192.

DOI: 10.1111/1469-8986.00030

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 empirical and theoretical base of family therapy and multiple family day therapy for adolescent anorexia nervosa

Eisler, I. (2005). Journal of Family Therapy, 27(2), 104–131.

DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6427.2005.00303.x

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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Eating Disorders: An Overview

Bryant-Waugh, R., & Lask, B. (1995). Journal of Family Therapy, 17(1), 13-30. 

DOI:10.1111/j.1467-6427.1995.tb00002.x

Families and repertory grids.

Bryant, R. (1985). Journal of Family Therapy, 7(3), 251-257. 

DOI:10.1046/j..1985.00681.x

External Publications

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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2013

Enhanced cognitive behaviour therapy for adolescents with anorexia nervosa: An alternative to family therapy?

Dalle Grave, R., Calugi, S., Doll, H.A., Fairburn, C.G. (2013). Behaviour Research and Therapy, 51(1), R9-R12.

DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2012.09.008

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pre-2010

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

Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa
Dare, C., & Eisler, I. (1997). Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa. In D. M. Garner & P. E. Garfinkel (Eds.), Handbook of Treatment for Eating Disorders (2nd ed.). New York: Guilford Press.
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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Family Models of Eating Disorders
Eisler, I. (1995). Family models of eating disorders. In G. I. Szmukler, C. Dare & J. Treasure (Eds.), Handbook of Eating Disorders: Theory, Treatment and Research (pp. 155-176). London: Wiley.
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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Anorexia Nervosa and the Family
Eisler, I. (2009). Anorexia Nervosa and the Family. In J. H. Bray & M. Stanton (Eds.), The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Family Psychology. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell.
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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 Interviewing: Issues of Theory and Practice
Eisler, I. (2002). Family Interviewing: Issues of Theory and Practice. In M. Rutter & E. Taylor (Eds.), Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Modern Approaches (4th ed., pp. 128-140). Oxford: Blackwells.
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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When Family Therapy isn’t Enough: New Treatment Directions for Highly Anxious and Dysregulated Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa
Simic, M., Anderson, L. K., Berner, L., Peck, S. K., Hunt, K., Kaye, W. & Eisler, I. (2016). When Family Therapy Isn't Enough: New Treatment Directions for Highly Anxious and Dysregulated Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa. In S. B. Murray, L. K. Anderson & L. Cohn (Eds), Innovations in Family Therapy for Eating Disorders: Novel Treatment Developments, Patient Insights, and the Role of Carers
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The Family Context: Cause, Effect or Resource?
Konstantellou, A., Campbell, M., & Eisler, I. (2011). The Family Context: Cause, Effect or Resource? In J. Alexander & J. Treasure (Eds.), A Collaborative Approach to Eating Disorders (pp. 6-18). London: Routledge.
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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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Beneath the Surface of Expressed Emotion (EE): The Clinical Relevance of Possible Mechanisms Underlying EE in Eating Disorders
Simic, M., Jewell, T., & Eisler, I. (2020). Beneath the Surface of Expressed Emotion (EE): The Clinical Relevance of Possible Mechanisms Underlying EE in Eating Disorders. In R. D. Rienecke & D. Le Grange (Eds.) Eating Disorders and Expressed Emotion: Integrating Treatment, Intervention and a Positive Family Environment (pp. 33-57). New York: Routledge.
Rodinná Terapie Poruch Příjmu Potravy
Eisler, I. (2004). Rodinná Terapie Poruch Příjmu Potravy. In F. D. Krch (Ed.), Poruchy Příjmu Potravy. Praha, Czech Republic: Grada.
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Eating Disorders in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
Blessitt E., Baudinet, J., & Simic, M. (2020). Eating Disorders in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. In K. S. Wampler & L. M. McWey (Eds.), The Handbook of Systemic Family Therapy: Volume 2 (1st ed., pp. 397-428). Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Treatment Manuals

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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