What is FBT - Common Questions
- What is Family Based Treatment (FBT)?
- What is Family Therapy for Anorexia (FT-AN)?
- Why is it important to understand which treatment you're receiving?
- Is FBT only for certain families?
- Does FBT take the young person's authority away?
- Does FBT only focus on weight gain?
- Will FBT ruin my relationship with my child?
- Shouldn't the experts be in charge?
Understanding the Neurobiology of Anorexia
Video Neurobiology of EDs – Dr Roger Mysliwiec
Webinar Series for Families
Webinar Series Introduction
Understanding Eating Disorders and Family Based Treatment:
What Families Need to Know
Re-nourishing your child during FBT
Managing anxiety with your loved one during FBT
Interview with Jess Dyson.
Interview with Nicki Wilson.
Interview with Tabitha Farrar.
Eating disorder treatment is complex, and finding the right approach is crucial. Kellie Lavender, Senior Clinical Eating Disorder Specialist and Director of the NZ Eating Disorders Clinic, encourages you to ask questions, stay informed, and ensure your treatment feels right. Don’t hesitate to seek clarity from your clinician—it’s your recovery journey.
Eating disorders are wired in genetics but are sparked by the environment. Kellie Lavender, Senior Clinical Eating Disorder Specialist and Director of the NZ Eating Disorders Clinic, explains that while genetics lay the foundation, factors like stress, adolescence, and societal pressures can trigger the illness. Understanding both is key to effective treatment.
Kellie Lavender, Senior Clinical Eating Disorder Specialist and Director of the NZ Eating Disorders Clinic brings over 20 years of experience to the field. She knows that when done right, family-based treatment is one of the most powerful approaches to eating disorder recovery. Her message is clear: evidence-based care isn’t just critical—it’s essential.
Our collaboration with ERH Associates
A Collaboration betweeen Dr Megan Ogilvie and Dr Roger Mysliwiec.
The specialist GP podcast with Dr Louise Kuegler & Dr Roger Mysliwec- Underfuelling- Early Intervention