Product Description
by James Lock (Author), Aileen Whyte (Author), Brittany Matheson (Author)
The book illustrates how parents who are participating in family-based treatment (FBT) for their child's eating disorder (ED) may enhance their chances of achieving optimal outcomes for their child by more successfully navigating the challenges that often impede progress in treatment and recovery.
Author Biography
James Lock, MD, PhD is the Eric Rothenberg, MD professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of eating disorders in children and youth and one of the original developers of family-based treatment.
Aileen Whyte, PhD is a clinical associate professor at Stanford University School of Medicine where she also serves as directory of the Stanford Outpatient Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Clinic. Dr. Whyte has significant experience in the provision of FBT to young people with eating disorders. Dr. Whyte has led multiple seminars and workshops in the treatment of eating disorders and provides ongoing supervision and consultation in the FBT approach.
Brittany Matheson, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Matheson is a certified FBT provider engaged in patient care, research efforts, and supervision of postdoctoral and psychiatry trainees and fellows.
Nandini Datta, PhD is a clinical instructor/faculty scholar at Stanford University's School of Medicine. Dr. Datta is a certified FBT provider and has experience working with eating disorders across both outpatient and inpatient settings. She is also engaged in ongoing research trials using FBT from both a supervisory and clinical standpoint.
