A Day in Eating Disorder Recovery at The Victorian

by mhurst220 — last modified Jan 30, 2012 02:22 PM

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The schedule at The Victorian varies as every woman has a personalized treatment program. The groups, classes and activities have been selected for their effectiveness in producing lasting recovery.

What I remember most about my position as Support Staff at The Victorian was the busyness! From morning recovery meetings to Process Group, Art Therapy to Yoga the women were always busy with recovery. As Support Staff it was encouraging to see the different faces group facilitators, instructors and counselors change; each bringing their own compassion and expertise to the women’s recovery.

Structure is the most essential ingredient a rehabilitation center can offer. I have discussed this with clients, support staff at other treatment facilities and have read research in many addiction studies. All agree that structure is an essential base for recovery. Structure is the opposite of addictive behavior. Addictive behavior is triggered by impulses and irrational urges. The more willing clients become to adhere to a healthy routine, the less amount of time they have to indulge in harmful behaviors.

Enticing clients to engage in structure can be challenging. The addict brain repels any sign of recovery and complains that a routine is too rigid or too lax. Nevertheless we have seen Victorian alumni continue to embrace structure after they leave our facility. They keep a calendar in their phone, a day planner, set alarms and show responsibility and ownerships for their scheduled day. The effectiveness in our schedule can not be better displayed than a client taking accountability for her life. To see the Victorian Schedule please click HERE.