I’d like to introduce you to our fully online Intensive Day Programme. This programme is designed to give you the support you need without pulling you away from your life. Whether you’re a busy professional, a student, a parent, or someone with a flexible schedule, our programme adapts to meet you where you are.
Each part of this programme is carefully crafted to offer a blend of therapeutic, educational, and practical support that can fit seamlessly into your routine. Being online, it allows you to connect from wherever you are, ensuring you get the guidance you need even on the busiest days for intensive online eating disorders treatment.
Here’s a breakdown of each element of our programme and how it’s designed to work around you:
1. Meal Support Sessions
Mealtimes can be challenging, often bringing up anxiety and discomfort, especially during recovery. Our meal support sessions are delivered online and are scheduled to fit around your regular eating times, offering you guidance and structure in real-time. With our team’s support, you’ll have a steady presence before, during, and after meals to help you manage emotions, reduce anxiety, and build positive habits around food. For example, a parent balancing family routines can join meal support after the morning school run, while a professional in a different time zone can access sessions that fit their schedule, no matter where they are. This is particularly useful for those undergoing intensive online eating disorders programmes.
2. CBT-E (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders)
CBT-E, or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders, is a central part of our approach. This evidence-based therapy looks beyond food, targeting the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours that fuel eating disorders. By meeting online, CBT-E sessions are accessible regardless of your location, offering you practical tools to address your personal challenges from the comfort of your own space. Clients find this particularly helpful when juggling commitments, like a client in a high-stress corporate role who can log in from their office or home, adapting therapy around their busy workday. This makes intensive online eating disorders treatment accessible and effective.
3. Nutritional Guidance and Education
Nutrition can feel complex, especially when food becomes tied to anxiety or control. Our online nutrition sessions demystify food, giving you a balanced, accessible approach to eating that aligns with your recovery goals. We’ll discuss nutrition basics, how regular eating supports mood and energy, and offer personalised meal planning that can fit into even the busiest lifestyles. This works well for clients who travel frequently, like a flight attendant joining from a hotel room, or a student who can participate from their university accommodation, ensuring they receive continuous support during their intensive online eating disorders therapy.
4. Therapeutic Groups
Our group sessions create a supportive online community, where clients can connect with others who understand similar struggles. Sharing experiences, insights, and strategies, these sessions encourage a sense of belonging and understanding. Meeting online allows you to join wherever you are, providing flexible support that fits into your week. For instance, a client who travels for work can log in from anywhere, staying connected to a consistent network that provides strength and motivation, making recovery feel achievable.
5. Individual Therapy Sessions
One-to-one therapy is a cornerstone of our programme, offering you a safe, confidential space to work through personal challenges. These individual online sessions give you direct access to your therapist, allowing you to explore obstacles, set goals, and celebrate progress on your terms. This flexibility is invaluable, whether you’re a young professional balancing a demanding job, a parent managing family needs, or a student handling academic pressures. Meeting virtually, these sessions become an anchor in your recovery, giving you reliable support without interrupting your routine while you undergo intensive online eating disorders treatment.
6. Skills-Building Workshops
Practical skills are essential in recovery, and our online workshops are designed to provide you with tools you can rely on. Covering topics from mindful breathing and managing social anxiety to setting healthy boundaries and establishing routines, these workshops help you develop strategies that are relevant and applicable to real-life situations. Clients, from corporate professionals to students, benefit from learning skills they can apply immediately, all from the convenience of their own space.
7. Mindfulness and Relaxation Practices
Mindfulness and relaxation are key parts of recovery, offering grounding techniques for managing stress and finding calm. Our sessions guide you through practices like mindful breathing, guided relaxation, and meditation – all accessible online, allowing you to join from wherever you feel comfortable. These tools become invaluable, especially for clients with demanding roles, such as a client with a busy travelling schedule who can log in from any location, gaining a steady emotional foundation.
8. Life Skills and Resilience Training
Recovery is about more than just addressing an eating disorder – it’s about building a balanced, fulfilling life. Our resilience training covers life skills like self-care, problem-solving, and relationship-building, which we deliver online to accommodate your schedule. Whether you’re balancing a job, studying, or managing family commitments, this flexibility empowers you to build a foundation for long-term well-being, developing skills you can take with you wherever you go.
9. Family and Carer Involvement
For clients who wish to involve family members or carers, we offer dedicated online sessions to bring loved ones into the process. These sessions educate family members on eating disorders, offer guidance on providing support, and suggest ways to create a compassionate recovery-focused environment. This online accessibility means that family or carers, even if they’re not close by, can play a meaningful role in your journey, building a strong support network around you.
Each element of our Intensive Day Programme is crafted to fit into your life seamlessly, providing structured, adaptable support that meets you right where you are. From meal support to group therapy and skills-building workshops, every part of this online programme is here to help you stay connected and motivated, regardless of your location or schedule. Intensive online eating disorders treatments ensure continuity and consistency in your recovery journey.
If you’re ready to explore how our online Intensive Day Programme can support your recovery, please reach out to us. At Ashley Cross Eating Disorders Service, we’re here to help you build a life that feels empowering and achievable, wherever you are and however busy your life may be.
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