title: Multi-family therapy in anorexia nervosa--A qualitative study of parental experiences.
abstract: This qualitative study from northern Sweden investigated experiences of multi-family therapy (MFT) in 12 parents of children with anorexia nervosa (AN). The main reported benefit was the opportunity to talk to others in a similar situation, thereby sharing experiences and struggles. MFT resulted in new perspectives and insights that improved family dynamics and enabled new constructive behaviors. In conclusion, MFT seems to be a useful therapeutic modality in the treatment of AN in a northern European setting.
authors: a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences , Umeå University , Umeå , Sweden.
authors: Sofie
authors: S
authors: Engman-Bredvik
authors: a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences , Umeå University , Umeå , Sweden.
authors: Nivia
authors: N
authors: Carballeira Suarez
authors: b Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation , Umeå University , Umeå , Sweden.
authors: Richard
authors: R
authors: Levi
authors: a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences , Umeå University , Umeå , Sweden.
authors: Karin
authors: K
authors: Nilsson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D005195:Family Relations; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012944:Social Support; D013548:Sweden; D016896:Treatment Outcome