An Overview of Family Evaluation and Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder

Family therapy encompasses a group of psychotherapies that focus on the entire family unit in terms of interaction and change, instead of focusing on any individual member. Although the specific theories, treatment approaches, and goals of particular schools vary, most strive to facilitate change within the family in order to reduce or eliminate problematic interactions and behaviors.