Journal article
Therapeutic Alliance and Family-Based Treatment for Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa
Abstract
This pilot study examines the role of therapeutic alliance in relation to weight gain and change in psychological measures during family-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa (AN). Our sample consisted of 14 adolescents with AN and their families. Therapeutic alliance was measured using the System for Observing Family Therapy Alliances Scale. Those adolescents who attained at least 85% of their ideal body weight at the end of …
Authors
Isserlin L; Couturier J
Journal
Psychotherapy, Vol. 49, No. 1, pp. 46–51
Publisher
American Psychological Association (APA)
Publication Date
March 2012
DOI
10.1037/a0023905
ISSN
0033-3204