Finding Your Path: Eating Disorder Program for enhanced quality of life
About Finding Your Path: Eating Disorder Program for enhanced quality of life
The program is designed to empower you with knowledge and skills to practice strategies for managing symptoms, reducing harm, and developing problem-solving and coping skills. It integrates principles from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), creative art therapy, dietetics, and exercise physiology.
This program may be suitable for you if:
- Individuals with a severe and enduring eating disorder (SE-ED) who are looking for a supportive environment to improve their quality of life.
- Have had an eating disorder that has persisted for ten or more years, despite various treatment attempts.
- : You want to be empowered and equipped with knowledge and skills to practice strategies for managing symptoms, reducing harm, and developing problem-solving and coping skills
- Cannot attend in-person therapy/treatment for an eating disorder
Program content
- Understand your body's needs
- Nourish your body
- Connect with your body
- Improve quality of life
- Develop essential skills.
What you will experience
Designed to empower you with knowledge and skills to practice strategies for managing symptoms, reducing harm, and developing problem-solving and coping skills. It integrates principles from Cognitive Learn to manage symptoms, reduce harm to build a more fulfilling life. Develop essential skills and Practice Self -Compassion. Understand your body's needs, move and connect with your body. Practice mindfulness and Connect with others.
Treatment objectives
Objective 1
earn to manage symptoms, reduce harm to build a more fulfilling life. Develop essential skills: Master techniques from CBT and DBT to challenge negative thoughts, regulate emotions, and improve your problem-solving skills.
Objective 2
Learn to be kinder to yourself and cope with difficult feelings and situations without harsh self-judgment.
Objective 3
Use art as a tool for self-discovery and emotional expression in a safe and supportive environment.
Objective 4
Set realistic goals and celebrate your progress, prioritising movement to boost your energy and mood and cultivate mindfulness.
Objective 5
Receive expert nutritional guidance to create a balanced and sustainable eating plan, and learn to practice self-care and stress management techniques to support your overall well-being.
Objective 6
Join a supportive online community of individuals who understand your experiences and challenges.
What's included
Education
To develop or refine new skills and strategies.
Workbooks
To guide you though education, reflection and exercises designed to tackle your symptoms.
Action Plans
Step-by-step activities to help you put new skills into practice.
Progress Tracking
Questionnaires to help you monitor your symptoms and/or progress.
Check-ins
Support between treatments to help keep things on track.
How to get started
Individuals must have medical/psychiatric stability. Medical and psychiatric clearance must be obtained by GP/Psychiatrist. A screening appointment will be conducted to assess for suitability into the program. Strict group rules will apply. Referrals can be emailed to rbn.eatingdisorders@aurorahealth.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
This program is covered by most major health funds. We ask that patient’s confirm any applicable out of pocket or gap costs directly with Robina Private. Cost without private insurance coverage is $220 per session.
Who will find this program helpful?
This program is for individuals with a severe and enduring eating disorder (SE-ED) who are looking for a supportive environment to improve their quality of life.
When does this treatment start, and how long does it take?
This is an 8-week online program delivered via Teams, consisting of one 3.5-hour session per week.
