Treatment Solutions
Eating disorder recovery is a long-term process, not a quick fix.
Eating disorder recovery is a long-term process, not a quick fix. Anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating are complicated and have a high rate of relapse. For lasting recovery, it is important to find a treatment solution that works for you.
The goal of treatment is to address any medical or nutritional needs, promote a healthy relationship with food, and teach constructive ways to cope with life and its challenges. Often, a combination of therapy, nutritional counseling and group support works best. In some cases, residential treatment or hospitalization may be necessary. To be truly effective, it is important that any treatment addresses the physical, psychological and spiritual components of the disease. Women will soon truly regain their grace in recovery.
There are many eating disorder treatment options. The right approach depends on an individual’s specific symptoms, issues and strengths, as well as the severity of the disorder. What may work for one person may not quite fit another, so feel free to try different solutions until you find what speaks most true to you. The Victorian staff will be happy to answer your questions about various treatment processes and the living arrangements. Some examples of the types of treatment offered at the Victorian:
- In-Patient Treatment
- Out-Patient Treatment
- One on One Therapy
- Group Support Meetings and Group Therapy
- Holistic & Alternative Healing (including Neurofeedback)
Remember, the longer an eating disorder remains undiagnosed and untreated, the more difficult it is to overcome and the more harmful it becomes on one’s body. Please consider seeking professional help immediately if you or someone you love is at risk.
What is ED Recovery?
Most women with eating disorders, especially in the beginning, resist treatment and behavior change. ...more
What is the Best Treatment?
The "best treatment" must be custom tailored for each individual. ...more
Phases of ED Treatment
The staff members at The Victorian have created a safe and intimate treatment facility. ...more
Co-Occuring Addiction
An Eating Disorder will often present itself simultaneously with an addiction. The two diseases feed off of and strengthen each other. ...more
Patrice House - Transitional Program for ED Recovery
Likelihood of long term abstinence from an eating disorder is correlated to the length of participation in structured treatment. ...more
The Patrice House is a transitional program for ED Recovery where women continue treatment but in an environment that is not as highly monitored as The Victorian program. ...more
Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Victorian Outpatient Program can be a good option for the woman who has completed higher levels of treatment. ...more
Therapy for Eating Disorders
The Victorian's reputation for treating anorexia and bulimia has made it a destination for some of the most prestigious ED treatment therapists and psychiatrists. ...more
Family Program
Many eating disordered women gradually progress into problematic eating patterns (and also drug or alcohol abuse) without realizing that they are developing a life threatening disorder. ...more
Trauma Treatment
Our eating disorder treatment program must be vigilant for the numerous underlying issues that may contribute to an eating disorder (or substance addiction). Along with anxiety, trauma (and post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD) is often present in the women who are in treatment here. ...more
Addictive Substances - Drugs of Abuse
Specific information on thedrugs of addictions that The Victorian encounters in the course of our treating women for addiction. ...more
Treatment Modalities
Here is an overview of some of the techniques used in treating addiction, trauma, and other dual diagnoses at The Victorian. ...more
Vivitrol Shot for Alcoholism and Opiate Recovery
The Vivitrol shot is integrated into treatment when appropriate to give yet another enhancement to the "perfect blend" of addiction treatment at our facility. ...more
Why Gender Specific Treatment
Why treatment at a 'women's only' facility? Both men and women can experience eating disorders and addiction issues, but their pathways and symptoms can be different. ...more
Our Clinical Approach
The Victorian has created the most effective treatment model for the clients in our care. ...more
What is ED Treatment Like?
This short video follows the path of two women's journey into recovery from eating disorders and addiction. ...more
