Casa Serena Eating Disorders Program
| Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) The primary goal of the IOP Program is to assist the client to address the underlying issues that drive their eating disorders, and then to help them develop new, more positive coping skills. It is our belief that if the client has better ways to deal with their anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and difficult life situations, they would be using those skills, and not need an eating disorder in their life. In a safe and supportive setting we offer a full evening program , 4 hours a day, 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday), which allows the client to focus on developing a deeper understanding and cultivating new skills for recovery and they have the opportunity to explore new ways of being in their bodies and in their world. There are a variety of process groups that seek to encourage each client to look more deeply into themselves. Body Image Assertiveness Training Women's Issues DBT Skills Group Healing from Trauma Spirituality Nutrition and Cooking classes Yoga Expressive Arts Relationships in Recovery Eating Disorders and the Family Life-Planning skills and Career Education Aftercare and Recovery Issues Relaxation and Breath work Weekly individual therapy and nutritional consultations are included in the program cost. Additional Individual and Family/Couple and dietary sessions are billed separately. Since food is a major focal point in these disorders. Our dietary program is uniquely designed to empower the client to bring mindfulness to their relationship with food. There is a dinner meal provided each evening, and the staff eats with the clients in a family setting, to help normalize and role model healthy eating habits for recovery. There are restaurant outings every other week throughout the program to help them de-sensitize in public settings. They also have the opportunity to plan a menu, shop for the ingredients and prepare a quick and easy meal each week. |
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Our multi purpose space serves as dining
area and art space. The tables collapse and
it converts into a yoga room.
area and art space. The tables collapse and
it converts into a yoga room.