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Structure of Treatment

The Model of Mentalization-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders

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In this chapter we will presents an overview of the structures and trajectories of treatment involving for patients using the model of MBT for eating disorders. The structures are psychoeducation in groups, individual therapy, mentalizing group therapy, case formulation and crisis plan. We will then elaborate each structure in separate chapters.

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Robinson, P., Skårderud, F., Sommerfeldt, B. (2019). Structure of Treatment. In: Hunger. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95121-8_6

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