A Structural/Strategic Lens in the Treatment of Children With Obesity

Abstract

Childhood obesity is an issue affecting an increasing number of families in the United States and the international community. In the past, obesity has been treated primarily by medical models that may or may not have included family therapy. It has been found that the use of family therapy in treating childhood obesity is helpful to produce long-term results. The authors suggest that the use of structural/strategic family therapy may also be useful in treating children and families dealing with obesity, as well as other medical issues that are a result of it.