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Intensive Outpatient Program Schedule

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4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Check In Group

  • Check-in with each member
  • Review of weekend
  • Goal setting for upcoming week

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Therapeutic Meal

 

6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy of Eating Disorders

  • Education about and application of the cognitive-behavioral model of eating disorders

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4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Symptom
Management Group

  • Development of coping skills
  • Problem solving about coping with ED symptoms
  • Develop alternatives to ED behaviors
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Therapeutic Meal

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Family Group

  • Opportunity for family members
    and significant others to learn about eating disorders
  • Chance to share experiences with other families facing similar challenges
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11:00 a.m. - Noon
Body Image Group

  • Assessment of current body image concerns
  • Interactive exercises and group support
  • Education about societal influences on body image
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Therapeutic Meal

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Process Group

  • Therapist-guided opportunity to talk about issues relevant to treatment
  • Safe place to express feelings
  • Receive support and feedback from peers

2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Feedback

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4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Experiential Group

  • Expression through art, photo, writing and music therapy
  • Exercises for
    gaining self-awareness
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Therapeutic Meal

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Relationship Group

  • Examination of key relationships and their impact on ED
  • Assertiveness training
  • Communication skills-building
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11:00 a.m. – Noon
Schema Therapy

  • Identify core beliefs of oneself and the world
  • Develop healthier beliefs
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Therapeutic Meal

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Weekend
Planning Group

  • Review of week's progress
  • Planning for weekend
  • Goal setting and problem-solving for weekend
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9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Therapeutic Breakfast/Snack

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If you suspect that you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, contact one of our eating disorder specialists for help.

 
 

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