07.12.10
Channelling experiences of anorexia
A new intervention supporting the carers of people suffering anorexia nervosa is now being trialled at hospitals across the country.
The adult eating disorders team at South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Foundation Trust, led by Prof. Janet Treasure, recognised that, while parents and partners are the most important source of help for someone with anorexia nervosa, the pressures of caring can lead to the formation of damaging patterns of behaviour. These behaviours cause distress to both parties - perpetuating anorexia nervosa symptoms and often requiring carers themselves to seek psychological treatment.
Expert Carers Helping Others (ECHO) is a guided self-help intervention that uses volunteer ‘coaches’ with direct experience of managing anorexia nervosa – either as carers whose children have recovered or are in recovery, or people who have recovered from the condition themselves – to optimise carers’ effectiveness in promoting recovery.
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