Welcome to Maudsley Parents. We are an independent, nonprofit, volunteer organization of parents who have helped our children heal from anorexia and bulimia through the use of a family-based treatment known as the Maudsley approach. The purpose of this site is to introduce you to Maudsley concepts, share some of our experiences, and link you to other Maudsley resources and helpful professionals.
The Maudsley approach is an evidence-based treatment for eating disorders. In Maudsley treatment, parents play a key role in helping their child recover. In the first phase of treatment, parents are encouraged and empowered by the therapist to normalize their child’s eating while providing compassionate, non-judgmental support. Once the child’s physical health is restored, the family works with the Maudsley therapist to return control over eating to the recovering child. In the final phase of treatment, the focus shifts to helping the child establish a healthy adolescent identity. Research shows long-term outcomes with Maudsley treatment are promising.
NEW Collection of high-calorie recipes and feeding suggestions here
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Printable PDF versions of Maudsley Parents website content. We hope this new format will make it easy for you to print and share information. In addition to the articles listed below, our Family Stories are now available in PDF versions. Just click on "printable view" on the right hand side of any family page.
