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This article explores the clinical integration of Family-Based Treatment (FBT) with attachment-informed parenting interventions, particularly Circle of Security\u2014Parenting (CoS-P). We argue that FBT can be conceptualized not only as a behavioral protocol for weight restoration but also as a structured framework for enhancing parental caregiving functions and emotional attunement. Drawing on developmental psychopathology and interpersonal motivational systems theory, we examine how FBT\u2019s emphasis on externalization, parental empowerment, and family meals can be enriched through attachment-based strategies such as video feedback, emotional regulation, and reflective parenting. 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