ABSTRACT
Anorexia nervosa (AN) has a profound interpersonal impact and often develops at a time of transition within the family. The family and the wider social network have the potential resources to remediate many of the problems faced by individuals with eating disorders. One individual, for example, used the word “isolation” to describe her personal journey through her illness (McKnight & Boughton, 2009). The continued connection to the family can ameliorate loneliness and isolation. Nevertheless, families often report that they are not given the information and skills that they need to manage all phases of the illness (Haigh & Treasure, 2003).
