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Eating Disorders Programme
At the Sanctuary, we provide specialist treatment for eating disorders
including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorders
and other eating disorders not otherwise specified. We also work
with people who are seeking treatment for obesity and general overeating.
As abnormalities in eating and weight control behaviours are
potentially dangerous and life-threatening, The Sanctuary will always
conduct a thorough assessment to ensure that any client seeking
treatment for eating disorders or obesity will be properly supported.
In some cases, a full medical team will work closely with our eating
disorder specialists, dieticians and carers to ensure that a
coordinated response is always available.
Our approach to eating disorders is person-centred, flexible and
supportive. We do not condone a ‘boot camp’ approach, nor do we
support forced feeding in the case of anorexia nervosa, unless in a
medical emergency. For this reason, a client must be ready to seek
treatment and be open to our support. For those clients who are
seriously underweight, approval from their treating doctors must be
obtained prior to acceptance on the programme.
In line with our overall treatment philosophy, treatment for eating
disorders at The Sanctuary will be individually customised and
coordinated with medical care. The care team will be carefully
chosen to ensure that the client feels safe, nurtured and respected.
We will take care to create a restful, peaceful and comfortable home
environment and we will involve family members and significant
others in the programme as required.
If you are seeking help with an eating disorder, rest assured that we
will collaborate with you in treatment. We consider trust and rapport
to be crucial elements in the treatment of eating disorders and we
will help you ensure that the treatment progresses at a comfortable
pace.
Our treatment approach will be stepped - first to ensure that your health is restored and that medical crises are stabilised (in
the case where a client is anorexic); second to engage in
multidisciplinary restorative therapies including nutritional
rehabilitation, behaviour relearning and supported eating plans and
third, to help identify better ways to cope and deal with dysfunctional
cognitions and emotions. Often, high anxiety and depression coexist
with eating disorders. We will also provide education about
your condition and help foster healthier lifestyle choices, keeping in
mind the need for continued support when you leave our
programme.
If you are seeking more general information and support about
eating disorders, please click HERE.
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