Eating Disorder Treatment
For many men and women, the idea of checking into a residential treatment program is scary. Many individuals who seek treatment for an addiction or a disorder wish to do so while still maintaining other crucial aspects of their life. For those people who wish to live their life somewhat the same while still receiving eating disorder treatment and support in their recovery, there are outpatient programs. For those suffering from an eating disorder, many treatment centers offer eating disorder outpatient programs that include a number of different programs and therapies.
The goal of an outpatient program is to guide a recovering individual, and help them escape their obsessive behavior and thoughts. There are group therapy sessions, private counseling sessions, nutritional counseling, 12-step programs, online therapy, and aftercare programs. The programs are structured, but allow access to many freedoms, such as shopping, businesses, banks, entertainment, exercise facilities, restaurants, and 12-step meetings, all within walking distance. Meals are guided in order to internalize healthy eating habits. Many outpatient programs the following components, or some variation of the following components:
Individualized Treatment Plans
* Didactic, Educational, and Experiential Groups
* Meditation, and Art Expression Classes
* Individual Sessions with a Counselor, Registered Dietitian, and Exercise Physiologist
* Family Therapy
* Lunch or Dinner Served in our Dining Room or Restaurants
* Life Skills Training
* Relapse Prevention
Eating Disorder Addiction
Eating disorders are just like any other addiction, meaning that the chance of relapse is high. While these outpatient programs try to prepare clients for life in the real world, it is always difficult to adjust, and without the structure many people slip up. For this reason, many treatment centers offer aftercare programs upon the completion of the outpatient program. This allows recovering individuals to come back when they need to for support and guidance.