In the final phase, caregivers are taught compassionate communication skills and motivational interviewing to guide the patient's individual recovery by understanding complex beliefs and emotions associated with eating disorders and helping to motivate, discuss, and plan behavior change for the patient.

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In Phase 2, caregivers consider how they themselves may negatively contribute to the disorder through anxiety, reassurance, and accommodation towards it. High-level communication and behavior change strategies are taught to help caregivers to provide secure and age-appropriate support and listening, in addition to modeling behavioral change and self-management skills to the patient, further demonstrating a commitment to supporting their treatment. 

New Maudsley Model for Collaborative Care (NMCC) for Anorexia Nervosa Treatment Phase 2

Treasure, J., Parker, S., Oyeleye, O., & Harrison, A. (2020). The value of including families in the treatment of anorexia nervosa. European Eating Disorders Review, 29(3), 393-401. https://doi.org/10.1002/erv.2816

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