Eating Disorders | The Balanced Practice Inc | Ottawa, ON

Eating Disorder Recovery is Possible - The Balanced Practice is Here to Help You!

Eating Disorders | The Balanced Practice Inc | Ottawa, ON

At The Balanced Practice, we are committed to eradicating eating disorders and proving the power of healing. We support folks of all genders and ages who are ready to recover from their eating disorder. Recovery is not easy; however, it is possible, and you deserve to live a full life without ED.

Eating disorders are chronic mental health illnesses that impact over 1 million Canadians every year as per a 2018 study (though we would argue the numbers are much higher now).

Eating disorders are the result of various factors that include biological, psychological, and social components. The one thing we know for absolute certainty is that your eating disorder is not your fault.

There are currently 5 types of diagnosed Eating Disorders

Whichever eating disorder you may be struggling with, The Balanced Practice is fully equipped to help you overcome it. Book a call here.

YOU DON'T NEED A FORMAL DIAGNOSIS TO GET SUPPORT!

Eating Disorder Misconceptions:

  • Eating disorders are a choice
    Nope. We guarantee you that 100% of our clients would not choose to have their ED. It is a mental health illness.
  • Eating disorders have a look (i.e., thin, emaciated bodies)
    Nope! Actually 92% of folks with ED do not live in a body considered “underweight”. Folks of all sizes can be impacted by eating disorders. Weight discrimination in health care is a contributing risk factor to the development of eating disorders. Your weight is NOT a requirement to get support.
  • Waiting to get “sicker” to get help
    Please don’t wait. If your relationship with food and your body is currently impacting your quality of life, please reach out for support. You are so deserving of support today, here, and now.
  • Recovery is a one-size-fits-all
    Immediately no. Your eating disorder is unique. The reason it exists and the reason it is maintained is all very personal to you and your story. Your treatment absolutely needs to reflect your uniqueness and should be personalized to your needs.
  • Folks grow out of their eating disorders
    Again, No. Eating disorders are not a phase. They are not something we just grow out of. They are a serious mental health illness that requires proper treatment.

If you are ready to work with a specialized team of health care providers who just get it, book a free call now.

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Benefit of Therapy for Eating Disorders

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Eating disorder recovery looks different for everyone. Here at The Balanced Practice, we specialize in the treatment of eating disorders and offer outpatient programs and services to help you recover.

Therapy is a significant part of recovery. After all, eating disorders are mental health illnesses and therefore getting mental health support is absolutely required to fully recover. We believe in a collaborative, person-centred and anti-oppressive approach to therapy. Our goal is to help you understand the role of your eating disorder, and why it’s being maintained and support you in letting it go.

Eating disorder nutrition counselling | The Balanced Practice Inc
Eating disorder nutrition counselling | The Balanced Practice Inc

Therapy at The Balanced Practice is offered by Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and Registered Social Workers (RSW) and follows the Food, Body Mind approach. The first step is to have therapy assessment. In this 75-minute session, your therapist will get to know you, understand your personal recovery goals, discover how your eating disorder is currently showing up and start building a roadmap to recovery with you. After this session, you will connect with your therapist regularly for follow-up sessions where you will continue to work towards your treatment goals.

Your therapist will combine various treatment modalities to meet your personal needs and support your progress towards recovery.

When working with your therapist at The Balanced Practice, you can expect to feel seen, heard, and valued. We are here to support you through whatever struggles you are facing and help you reach your goals. Our therapy team works from a weight inclusive, trauma informed, anti-oppressive and client-centered lens.

Before your appointment nutrition counselling for eating disorders | The Balanced Practice Inc
Before your appointment nutrition counselling for eating disorders | The Balanced Practice Inc

At The Balanced Practice, we offer various type of therapy for eating disorders:

  • Individual therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Family therapy
  • Couples therapy
Comprehensive support nutrition counselling for eating disorders | The Balanced Practice Inc
Comprehensive support nutrition counselling for eating disorders | The Balanced Practice Inc

At The Balanced Practice, our therapy team uses a client-centred and evidence-based approach, incorporating several different modalities including:

  • Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy (CT)
  • Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • EMDR
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Solution Focused Therapy
Counselling for eating disorders | The Balanced Practice Inc | Ottawa, ON

Comprehensive Eating Disorder Support

Counselling for eating disorders | The Balanced Practice Inc | Ottawa, ON

Our Eating Disorder Recovery Program™ is our outpatient program that is designed to offer a comprehensive approach to treatment from the comfort of your home. It combines nutrition counselling, psychotherapy, meal exposures and support, family support, group therapy and care coordination.

This program is recommended for folks who are ready to engage in their recovery from the comfort of their home. It’s ideal as a step up from one-to-one care or as a step-down from hospital programs.

This impactful recovery treatment was designed to support folks in achieving sustainable recovery. We use a food-body-mind framework to address all aspects of the eating disorder.

To learn more about how we support folks across Ontario in their recovery, check out our Eating Disorder Recovery Program™ page or call now to get more information.

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