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Residential living (extended structured living)
A complete, intensive inpatient eating disorders treatment program.
Program
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Patients are in the facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for 120 to 180 days
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Eight to 12 hours of group programming each day, including psychotherapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, education, nutrition, yoga and art therapy
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Professional staff constantly monitor and observe patients
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Trained staff (registered dietitians and health educators) closely observe patients while eating three meals and three snacks each day
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Individual psychotherapy sessions each week, (or more as needed)
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Medical visits with a medical doctor each week
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Psychiatry visits each week
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Individual nutrition counseling and education each week
Program goals
Help participants:
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monitor the effectiveness of new behavior strategies
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plan ongoing treatment and recovery goals








