Family-Based Therapy (Maudsley Treatment) - AO1

Question 1

Over how long are the three stages of Maudsley Treatment carried out?

Answer 1

The three stages of Maudsley treatment are carried out over a period of 6-12 months in hour-long weekly sessions involving the entire family

Question 2

What is the first stage of Maudsley Treatment?

Answer 2

The first stage of Maudsley Treatment is that parents take responsibility for decisions around what, when, and how much the ill patient eats, as well as behaviours around food - parents will ensure the child has eaten everything on their plate before allowing them to leave the table (called “plating”)

Question 3

What is the second stage of Maudsley Treatment?

Answer 3

The second stage of Maudsley Treatment is that after weight restoration is nearly achieved, control is carefully given back to the patient

Question 4

What is the third stage of Maudsley Treatment?

Answer 4

The third stage of Maudsley Treatment is that the therapist and family work to restore an age-appropriate lifestyle and relations between family members. They are encouraged to develop a healthy adolescent identity, supporting increased personal autonomy and appropriate parental boundaries