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ReviewJournal of clinical psychology in medical settings2026

Proposed Framework for the Psychological Treatment of Munchausen by Proxy Survivors.

Mary J Sanders, Brenda Bursch

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Review in Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Mary J SandersDepartment of Psychiatry, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5576-2094
Brenda BurschDepartments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States. bbursch@mednet.ucla.edu.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6548-1891

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Munchausen by Proxy abuse occurs when a caretaker with a psychiatric condition called Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another intentionally falsifies illness and/or disability in another, usually a mother falsifying illness or disability in her child. Optimal recovery from MBP abuse requires a variety of interventions with the survivor, with an emphasis on using accurate information to help the survivor better understand reality and develop a healthier self-narrative. The goals of this paper are to provide information about the psychological aspects of Munchausen by Proxy abuse and to propose a psychological treatment framework tailored to the needs of survivors. Components of the heuristic model, using the acronym STORIES, include Safety and Stabilization, Trauma Processing & Support, Obtaining Information; Rebuilding Trust and Relationships; Integration of Health and Well-Being; Empowerment and Self-Esteem, and Sustained Support and Follow-Up. The model can be used as a guide for mental health providers, child and adult welfare professionals, and legal experts within the field of maltreatment who are developing safety and treatment plans for MBP survivors.

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Munchausen Syndrome by ProxySurvivorsChildHumansFactitious disorder imposed on anotherMunchausen by proxyTreatment

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PMID41686374
PMCPMC13582101

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