Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders•For Parents

Family Roles and Teamwork Plan

A tool for organising family support roles.

In FBT, parents work as a team to help their child recover from an eating disorder.

Why parental teamwork matters

The eating disorder will try to divide parents. Presenting a united front is essential. You don't have to agree on everything — but you need to support each other in front of your child.

Working together

Have regular check-ins (without your child present)
Agree on a plan before meals
Back each other up, even if you disagree
Debrief after difficult moments
Remember: the enemy is the eating disorder, not each other