Multi-family group treatment is a growing evidence-based intervention which is used as an adjunct to single family therapy. The format draws on the experience of a number of families and increases motivation, commitment and a sense of sharing between them. This collective experience is balanced by the presence of staff members who guide families during a range of exercises and most crucially during lunch and snack times. The intensive days are spent in a range of ‘sub-groups’ including young people, siblings, and parents on their own.

Multi-family groups have been adapted for a range of presentations including adult mental health issues, ADHD, and paediatric illnesses.

This experiential training seeks to orientate clinicians into the full workings of a group. A number of the key exercises used in each group will be practiced and each participant will take up a role in a created family. The training will be suitable and beneficial for any clinician working with a diagnosis of eating disorder, whether in CAMHS or adult services. Significant systemic facilitation techniques will be demonstrated and later deconstructed. The Maudsley Manual for MFGT will be followed and adapted.

This training will be delivered by Hannah Sherbersky & Louise Cooper.

A Standard Ticket will cost £375.00, if you are a University of Exeter alumnus you can buy a discount ticket for £300.00.

If you are interested you can book a place here: Cedar Create | Multi-Family Group Training: An Experiential Training 2025.

Please get in touch with with us at createprojects-cedar@exeter.ac.uk if you have any questions.