The Support of Family for Restrictive Eating Disorders with Family Therapist Emily

Understanding Body Matters Podcast

On this week’s episode I am delighted to be introducing you to our next special guest one of our provisional Psychologists and family therapists here at Body Matters, Emily Stewart-Petiq. Emily holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Epidemiology) Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Psychology with an (Honours- first class). Emily is specifically passionate about supporting adolescents who are experiencing Anorexia Nervosa where Emily is trained in MFBT Maudsley Family Based Therapy. Emily is also particularly interested in working with adult clients experiencing Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma- related Difficulties, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Where Emily utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Radical-Open Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (Ro DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches. Emily also believes in the therapeutic benefits of deeper awareness and connection, through gentle movement, mindful breathing, and meditation. Where Emily has also completed a 200 hour yoga teaching training.

On this week’s episode Emily will discuss the role of Family Based Therapy also known as Maudsley Family Based Therapy in the treatment of Restrictive Eating Disorders for adolescence. Where specifically, Emily will discuss this treatment for those experiencing Anorexia Nervosa and break down the importance of the support of family within the treatment team. As way to support families in supporting a child experiencing a restrictive Eating Disorder. Within this episode we also discuss the amazing program Support Wise that has been created by Body Matters at a tool for families within the process of being a part of Maudsley Family Based Therapy. So on that note, please enjoy our lovely guest Emily!

Podcast summary

1. How an Eating Disorder can disrupt family life

2. Psychological, behavioural, and Psychical symptoms of restrictive eating

3. Anosognosia is being unaware of your own mental health condition

4. The role of family members in treatment

5. The 3 phases of Maudsley Family Based Therapy

6. Support Wise, Support for families at Body Matters

Links from the episode:

BMA Support wise courses to support parents: ⁠⁠https://www.supportwise.com.au/⁠⁠

BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

Support Wise at BMA: https://www.supportwise.com.au/

Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠email