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Table 1 Content of APT parent treatment modules

From: Exploring alternatives for adolescent anorexia nervosa: adolescent and parent treatment (APT) as a novel intervention prospect

1. Psychoeducation

Provides psychoeducation regarding AN and impact on their adolescent

2. Re-feeding

Focuses on setting up and maintaining renourishment requirements

3. The AN cycle

Helps parents understand their adolescent’s psychological functioning and how this contributes to and maintains the AN

4. Managing distress

Covers all aspects of managing their adolescent’s distress and AN behaviours

5. The parent role

Helps parents understand and reflect on their own attributes and strengths and weaknesses that impact treatment