Process - Physician - Fraser Health Authority

Referral ProcessAll clients referred into the program arerequired to have their family physiciancomplete a detailed referral including currentlab data and attend an orientation night.Appropriate referrals will be assessed by ourteam. On the basis of that assessment, andin conjunction with the client, an initialtreatment plan will be recommended; followup care will be re-evaluated on an ongoingbasis. Clients will be required to attendgroups.Services OfferedThe Fraser North Eating Disorder Programprovides a continuum of services thatmay include:Individual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyMedical and Nutritional supportTreatment is led by qualified healthprofessionals specializing in eating disordertreatment.Adult Groups OfferedOrientation NightIndividuals referred to the EDP will be notifiedof the upcoming orientation date. Orientationprovides an overview of the program andintroduction to the ED team. Initialassessments are also booked at this time. Ifenrolled in the program, clients may participatein the following groups:1) Educational Support Group: This groupoffers participants an opportunity to explorethe function of the eating disorder in theirlives, their thoughts and feelings aboutrecovery, and the change process. Participantsare also offered nutritional and medicalinformation.2) Coping Skills Group: This group offersparticipants an opportunity to learn healthycoping skills such as mindfulness meditation,distress tolerance, emotion regulation, andinterpersonal effectiveness, and explore waysthese skills may aid in their recovery.3) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Group: This group is offered to clients who areready and motivated for change, and activelyengaged in their recovery. Participants arerequired to set behavioural goals, practice selfmonitoring,keep thought records, identifythinking traps, and challenge negativethoughts.4) Bridging Group: This weekly supportgroup is offered to clients when they are notengaged in any other EDP group.Child & Youth EatingDisorder Program*all groups are 8 weeks in duration