Girls and young women develop anorexia because they are unhappy. In the process of becoming anorexic they silence themselves and distance themselves from parental support. Family therapists should support the parents in helping their daughter to find her voice. Family therapy is likely to help the patient most if her communication with her parents can be improved.

This book presents a review of the research evidence that has guided the development of our understanding of family therapy for young people with anorexia. In addition it presents the current evidence for a family model....