Adolescent Focused Therapy (AFT) for Anorexia Nervosa: Training Workshop New Zealand

This one day training is organised by the New Zealand Eating Disorders clinic.

Adolescent Focused Therapy (AFT) is a manualised, empirically evaluated individual treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa. It evolved out of Ego-Orientated Individual Therapy (EOIT; Robin et al., 1994, 1999), which was adapted and manualised into AFT at Stanford University by Fitzpatrick, Hoste, et al. It was used as the control therapy in the well-known RCT comparing this model with Family Based Treatment (FBT), (Lock, Le Grange et al. 2010). AFT theory originates from a self-psychological model and views anorexia as a maladaptive coping tool used by the adolescent to manage the complex demands and transitions associated with adolescence. AFT consists of three phases of treatment spread across approximately one year. Although AFT is an individual approach it makes liberal use of separate collateral sessions with parents with the aim of engaging and educating them about anorexia. This workshop introduces the AFT model, its theory and application. Clinicians will gain an understanding of this model and how to practically implement the model into clinical practice. This training is suitable for clinicians with pre-existing knowledge of eating disorders and who are working in the field with adolescents and young adults with a diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa.

Cost: $250 + GST

Morning and afternoon tea provided

To register please contact: Kellie Lavender kelliel@nzedc.co.nz