When you’re experiencing difficulties because of a mental health condition, having support from your family and loved ones can be an incredible asset. A Mission For Michael (AMFM) Mental Health Treatment Centers provide comprehensive care, including helping you develop a healthy support network. Our residential treatment centers can be located in California, Minnesota, and Virginia.
We provide treatment for a range of mental health conditions including mood disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenia spectrum disorder, and dual diagnosis conditions. Family-based treatment is commonly available to help your loved ones gain the knowledge they need to support you in your recovery. We are going to focus on Family therapy for eating disorders. While AMFM treatment centers do not provide treatment for those experiencing moderate to severe eating disorders, we can support those who are struggling with some disordered eating behaviors.
Family-Based Treatment, or FBT, is an evidenced based treatment that can be used to help adolescents who are struggling with eating disorders. This approach is used to help parents understand these mental health conditions and take an active role in treatment. This approach embraces family collaboration, and has been found to be effective with those struggling with anorexia and bulimia.
There are three phases included in FBT. This includes weight restoration, restoring control of eating behaviors to the adolescent, and having them return to age-appropriate activities and responsibilities. FBT eating disorder treatment can be used in outpatient treatment centers so that the individual and their family can implement the knowledge they learn in real-time. If you would like support to determine which treatment program is ideal for your needs, we invite you to contact AMFM to complete your confidential complimentary assessment.
Eating Disorders are a grouping of mental health conditions that are known for affecting eating behaviors, weight, and body image. Eating disorders can have a significant impact on a persons physical health and mental wellness when left untreated. Eating disorders can affect individuals of diverse ages, genders, and other characteristics.
There are several types of eating disorders that, with the most common being:
There are a number of signs that you may notice when someone is struggling with an eating disorder. As we mentioned earlier, there is a range of eating disorders, each of which has their own symptoms and treatments. In most cases, eating disorders have a combination of physical and emotional signs.
Some of the signs and symptoms of an eating disorder that you may recognize include:
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Family-based treatment is broken down into three phases. This approach allows behavioral health centers to provide support that is supportive and collaborative. Treatment has an emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and communication. Continue reading for more on FBT phase 1,2, and 3 explained:
Family involvement in eating disorder recovery programs is active within family-based treatment. In the initial phase of treatment, parents learn to implement meal support approaches to prevent the disordered eating behaviors. Family members also receive psychoeducation for eating disorders so they know how to recognize triggers for eating disorders and how to respond appropriately.
Over time, the parents will gradually allow their child to begin making some of the decisions regarding their food intake. This is done slowly, and with supervision to ensure that they can take this step while implementing the healthy behaviors they have been engaging in. Parents may be encouraged to participate in family support groups for eating disorders so that they can feel supported during this active role in their child’s recovery.
There has been a lot of research exploring the effectiveness of FBT therapy. This can be a challenging approach for families to use in the beginning stages, so it can be helpful to know that your efforts can make a difference. FBT is empowering families in eating disorder care, and working towards finding autonomy in recovery.
Studies done between 1994 and 2015 showed that in cases where FBT therapy was used, there was more weight gain and higher rates of partial and full remission. Family-based treatment can help adolescents and teens restore their physical health and improve their overall emotional well-being. This approach can help families feel connected during times of hardships, and help create a healthy home environment.
Family-based treatment for eating disorders often takes place in outpatient treatment centers for long-term treatment. It is not uncommon for there to be challenges in implementing FBT practices initially, but families are encouraged to be consistent in their efforts. The time frame associated with FBT therapy typically falls between six months to one year.
In the beginning, FBT eating disorder treatment can include weekly therapy sessions. Over time, the frequency and intensity decreased to reflect the progress that is made in treatment. It is important that families allocate time in their routine for supervised meals, and for other therapy activities. There is a strong importance of family dynamics in recovery, and working to have a healthy and supportive environment. Time may be spent improving communication skills in family-based treatment sessions.
FBT therapy may be available in a variety of treatment settings to address the varying severities of eating disorders. In some cases, those who are struggling with an active eating disorder require consistent medical care and monitoring to avoid potential health crises. Examples of treatment programs that can offer eating disorder treatment include:
Intensive outpatient programs are a treatment option within an outpatient healthcare facility. These programs have a strong focus on group therapy and family support, while allowing you to engage in your daily routine like work or school. This is an option for those who have completed higher levels of care, and can continue engaging in healthy eating behaviors.
Partial hospitalization programming, or day treatment programs, provide intensive care while allowing you to return home in the evenings. Treatment can include counseling and therapy services, meal support, and family sessions. This program can help bridge the gap for those who have completed residential care and are interested in routine outpatient treatment for continued support.
A residential mental health treatment center provides around the clock medical care and support. This is ideal for those struggling with moderate to severe eating disorders. Treatment focuses on stabilization and establishing healthy eating behaviors. Family involvement is commonly incorporated to help with long-term recovery at home.
Routine outpatient treatment can include weekly individual sessions for long-term, continued support. Sessions can focus on relapse prevention and skill-building. This can also include regular family therapy sessions. This is ideal for those who are in the later stages of recovery, who can navigate their recovery without intensive support.
Family-based treatment can incorporate a variety of therapeutic approaches to address the root cause for disordered eating. The therapies below target specific aspects of eating disorders promoting emotional, cognitive, and behavioral healing. Continue reading for an introduction to some therapies you may encounter in treatment.
Family therapy can be incorporated into FBT treatment to help improve communication and work towards building trust. Your sessions can also address unresolved conflicts that have a continued presence. Together, you and your loved ones can learn to create a supportive and healthy environment for all.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on improving emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. This can be helpful for those who are struggling with eating disorders and dual diagnosis conditions. These skills can make intense emotional experiences easier to cope with and navigate.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help you learn to recognize unhealthy or distorted thoughts about food, weight, and body image. You will learn to challenge these automatic thoughts and replace them with healthier alternatives. CBT can also address underlying cognitive distortions driving your eating disorder.
Group therapy may be used in recovery centers to encourage connection with others who have similar challenges and experiences as you. This can provide you with a safe and non-judgmental place to discuss your challenges and receive helpful feedback and guidance. Group therapy can also decrease isolation and avoidance behaviors.
Music and art therapies are creative therapies that can be introduced as a new way to express your thoughts and emotions. They can also introduce you to new activities and hobbies that can be used to reduce stress and facilitate self-expression. This can be impactful for those who have difficulty verbalizing their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
EMDR is an approach that may be used to address underlying traumas contributing to disordered eating behaviors. EMDR focuses on reprocessing one distressing or traumatic memory at a time, to reduce the intensity of the emotional response to the memory. This approach can decrease triggers related to your disordered eating.
A Mission For Michael (AMFM) provides treatment for adults experiencing various conditions. Eating Disorder support is a phone call away – call 866-478-4383 to learn about our current treatment options.
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There are some health insurance companies that offer coverage for family-based therapy sessions. These treatment options often fall under your behavioral health benefits. Coverage rates are dependent on your specific carrier and the details of your policy. Your plan may have set limitations or exclusions regarding the use of in-network treatment providers.
We encourage you to complete our insurance verification form to learn about the scope of your insurance. This can include how it applies to family-based treatment, family therapy, and eating disorder treatments.
The cost of family-based treatments for eating disorders can vary among different treatment providers, different programs, and in varying locations within the United States. Residential treatment centers typically have higher costs due to the intensive care they provide. You can expect to pay between $500 and $2,000 per day. This is an estimate, and your actual price can fluctuate.
Outpatient treatment centers often have more affordable prices. Individual therapy sessions can cost between $100 and $200 per session. Family sessions tend to have higher expenses, whereas group therapy can have lower costs. Those who receive intensive outpatient care can have higher treatment expenses than other outpatient treatment options due to the intensity and frequency of treatment. We encourage you to contact AMFM today to explore payment options and how to pay for treatment.
Some of the main insurance providers offering insurance coverage for eating disorder treatment include Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Magellan, UnitedHealth Care, and Kaiser Permanente. Coverage rates are dependent on your plan and state, which is why we encourage you to verify your coverage.
Contact AMFM Mental Health Treatment Centers today to receive support in verifying your insurance coverage.
Insurance can be complicated but we are here to help. AMFM has over a decade of experience in the mental health field and is in-network with many large insurance providers.
By using our form, we can quickly determine if you are in-network at one of our facilities. Insurance benefits vary greatly depending on the policy you have, so we obtain a detailed quote of your coverage.
It usually takes between sixty to ninety minutes depending on the time of day.
Our team will check insurance coverage and determine the benefits available to you for mental health services.
We also have private pay options available.
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The admission process for A Mission For Michael mental health treatment centers can have slight variations. However, there are several shared characteristics and components in our admission process. This allows us to efficiently and effectively evaluate your needs, and determine the best course of action. Here is a general overview of what you can expect:
The first step is to reach out for help. Our admission counselors will ask for a brief overview of your symptoms as well as your contact information.
The next step is to complete an intake form, which provides us with important information for the admission process.
Next, we will schedule you for your evaluation. This can include the use of a disinhibited social engagement disorder assessment, which helps us better understand your symptoms and overall level of distress.
Our clinical team will take the information they learned and developed your personalized disinhibited social engagement disorder treatment plan. This will be used to guide your treatment in our treatment program.
Next we will verify your coverage so that you can make an informed decision about treatment while understanding your financial responsibilities.
We will then ensure that the necessary steps have been completed so that you can seamlessly begin engaging in treatment.
Depending on your treatment needs, we may provide your family with an orientation and overview of what to expect while you’re engaging in DSED treatment.
After your admission, we will provide you with a structured treatment schedule. You can then begin attending treatment as scheduled, and working towards the goals on your DSED treatment plan.
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