"Focus has a multi-faceted program that fit me like a glove. I've been in treatment 3x before without success. I received the right tools at Focus to help me succeed in my recovery. Thank you."

What to Expect from Eating Disorder Treatment

Dr. Anita Johnston, Senior Expert Clinical Consultant for Moonpointe

Our caring and professional staff is well trained in evidence-based techniques for eating disorder treatment. We treat Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating and other eating disorders.

We offer a complete and wholistic approach for the life changing treatment of eating disorders. Our eating disorder treatment program includes:

Psychiatric and Medical Care:

Every patient seeking eating disorder treatment receives medical care provided by the experienced physicians of Focus Healthcare, based on their initial needs assessment.

Dual Diagnosis:

We accept dually diagnosed patients, and in conjunction with the chemical dependency program at Focus Healthcare, we are able to customize a treatment plan for anyone struggling with an eating disorder and any type of chemical dependency. Additionally, we treat patients with co-occurring mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and trauma issues.

Individualized Eating Disorder Therapy:

Each patient receives one individual session per week. This session may be devoted to family work, based on the patient's needs.

Eating Disorder Process Groups:

Our interpersonal process groups help our eating disorder patients learn to express their feelings in a healthy manner while learning more about themselves in a safe, supportive, atmosphere.

Yoga:

Our yoga classes provide a positive way to integrate the whole mind and body. it is one aspect of our Whole Person Care

Dialectical Behavior Therapy:

Dialectial Behavior Therapy has had excellent results in the treatment of eating disorders. This research based therapy helps eating disorder patients learn to regulate emotions and increase self-awareness.

Mind Body Awareness:

A proven relaxation technique, allows time to be mindful in a safe, supportive environment.

Nia Movement Therapy:

Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Nia draws from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts.

Nutrition Education Groups:

Led by a registered dietician, these groups help eating disorder patients learn to establish a healthy relationship with food.

Cooking Classes and Restaurant Outings:

These therapeutic outings and classes help to normalize food and cooking, while developing life skills.

Individual Nutritional Counseling:

Each eating disorder patient receives an individualized meal plan and one session with our Registered Dietician weekly.

Family Therapy:

Family therapy is essential in the long term healing of eating disorders. Each patient has a specific treatment plan for family therapy. Counseling and education are key components of our program and are based on the needs of each patient.

Experiential Therapies:

Art, movement, psychodrama, our experiential groups are integrated into each treatment plan and are an effective way to explore underlying emotional issues associated with eating disorders.

Life Skills Training:

Teaching skills that many patients will need in recovery, but may not have learned previously; such as managing money and budgeting, job interviewing skills and organizing daily schedules.

Relapse Prevention:

Learning to live without eating disordered behaviors is a primary goal of the Center for Eating Disorders. Each eating disorder patient works with their primary therapist to develop detailed relapse prevention and aftercare plans.

Aftercare/Continuing Care:

After Care is open to all Focus Healthcare alumni and treatment facility referrals. After Care is a step down from Residential, and Intensive OutPatient and is offered at no cost. Alumni are welcome to participate in After Care for one year after treatment, in addition to attending 12 Step meetings and working with their sponsor. Focus offers After Care on Monday evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

Alumni Program

As part of our continuing care, Focus Healthcare offers an Alumni program with events and activities to support our alumni.

Still have questions? Visit our Eating Disorder Program Frequently Asked Questions page or our Eating Disorder Program Admissions Process page. Or call us anytime: 800.675.2041.