Thank you so much for your thoughtful columns on Family-based therapy, or the Maudsley Method. I appreciate your help in getting this valuable information out to the public. Like you, I did not use the Maudsley Method with my ill daughter because I was not told about it. I have since become a big supporter of it as the best and right way to go--certainly one that all families should have as a first line option.
And, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. For every parent that has lived with an eating disorder in the family, this fear is so real. You speak from wisdom and a deep courage and I thank you for it.
I know--and research is showing-- that families do not cause this illness, but can often be a very powerful ally in helping to overcome it. By your willingness to speak up, share your personal story and advocate for others, you are offering hope and a path to action for other families that has proven the most effective to date for young sufferers. I might add that there is now a small study done using Maudsley with college age students (for the information of the general public). Hopefully more will be done in the near future.
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Hello Mary,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful columns on Family-based therapy, or the Maudsley Method. I appreciate your help in getting this valuable information out to the public. Like you, I did not use the Maudsley Method with my ill daughter because I was not told about it. I have since become a big supporter of it as the best and right way to go--certainly one that all families should have as a first line option.
And, I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. For every parent that has lived with an eating disorder in the family, this fear is so real. You speak from wisdom and a deep courage and I thank you for it.
I know--and research is showing-- that families do not cause this illness, but can often be a very powerful ally in helping to overcome it. By your willingness to speak up, share your personal story and advocate for others, you are offering hope and a path to action for other families that has proven the most effective to date for young sufferers. I might add that there is now a small study done using Maudsley with college age students (for the information of the general public). Hopefully more will be done in the near future.
My best,
"anne"
December 15, 2009 - 8:23pmThis Comment
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