Adult Eating Disorder Programming
Evidence-based treatment with a client-centered approach that prioritizes collaborative care and recovery.
Outpatient EDP for Adults
This program consists of evidence-based treatment components that work collectively to facilitate recovery in adults. This stream involves flexible programming that can be tailored to the unique needs and motivational stage of participants. Treatment components include:
Individual Therapy
Evidence-based treatment to guide you toward recovery.
Dietetic Support
Meal planning and myth-busting for each stage of recovery.
Medical Consultations via TPWG+MD
Adjunct Treatment Options for Adults
Group Treatment
Specialized groups include DBT Skills, RO-DBT, Body Image groups, and more.
Caregiver Support
We recognize the importance of involving loved ones in treatment and provide various options throughout.
Psychological Assessment
A personalized comprehensive assessment to clarify and confirm mental health diagnoses.
*OHIP-funded services may be accessed only with a valid Ontario Health Card.
Adult EDP Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the EDP intended and designed to support?
The treatment within our EDP is customized to the client’s needs. It’s intended for the following presentations: Those new to Eating Disorder treatment; those who have received some form of treatment in the past; those who have been recently discharged from more intensive treatment (inpatient/day program); OR who are on a waitlist for OHIP-covered eating disorder treatment and require symptom interruption or preventative work.
How long does the program take?
The program length is completely dependent on the severity of symptoms, the client’s willingness to participate in treatment, and parent/caregiver’s ability to implement recommendations within the home. Treatment typically takes between 6 months to 1 year, though more severe presentations may take longer.
How do you measure success in this program?
Success in our adolescent ED program is measured using our Recovery Review every 3 months, which incorporates a physician and therapist assessment and evidence-based assessment measures that look at specific domains of psychological and behavioural functioning.
I don’t think we need to see a dietitian, can we just skip that?
A dietetic assessment and treatment is a requirement for anyone in the EDP. This allows your treatment team to properly assess your intake, daily needs, healthy weight range, and establish proper goals for refeeding or balancing your intake. We cannot adequately treat an Eating Disorder without this. Ongoing dietetic support is generally necessary for successful long term outcomes. Those with consistent dietetic support typically recover more quickly.
What's the fastest way to get started with the EDP?
Please submit a match form via our website and we will respond with your personalized recommendations within 24-48 business hours. You are welcome to phone the office during regular business hours, but email is typically fastest! If you wish to seeour adolescent medicine physician, you may also have your family physician submit a referral via our physician referral page. This allows the physician portion of your treatment to be covered by OHIP and ensures continuity of care.
How do you ensure medical stabilization?
TPWG‘s unique multidisciplinary program allows us to collaborate closely and consistently with medical providers to assess physical stability throughout treatment. Our physicians and NP are specifically trained in the assessment and management of Eating Disorders, having worked in this field for many years. They can consult with your family physician in your care or can oversee medical monitoring for you at the clinic.
What type of treatment approaches do you use?
We use evidence-based treatment approaches to support recovery, and the approach used is selected in collaboration with the client based on their unique needs. Our team is trained in a variety of modalities including CBT-E, EFFT, DBT, DBT-E, RO-DBT, FBT, and more. Additional types of treatment, such as CPT for trauma, may be used throughout where needed.
