welcome to eating disorder coach tn

WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE?

Do you feel you need more accountability and support on a regular basis?

• Together, we will develop and set weekly goals towards your recovery, celebrating your successes and addressing challenges with your eating disorder behaviors. In collaboration with your treatment team, we will work on implementing skills in real-time. My role is to help you with the "HERE" and "NOW".

• As your coach, we can meet either in person or online, depending on what is most convenient for you. 

• We will work at a pace that suits you best, ensuring that you have the support you need to achieve long-term recovery. 

• It's important to note that as your coach, I am an adjunct to your treatment team. This means I will closely collaborate with your nutritionist and therapist, assisting you in implementing and executing specific food and behavioral goals you set with them.

WHO IS THIS BEST FOR?

This kind of support is beneficial for anyone wanting and needing extra accountability with making changes in their day-to-day life. Being able to talk to someone throughout the week when eating disorder thoughts and urges come up will be extremely helpful in making choices that are best for your recovery. Regular weekly check-ins to share and celebrate your progress and have a safe environment to challenge ED thoughts and behaviors. Coming up with weekly goals together to help the success of your recovery.

HOW LONG IS RECOMMENDED?

Individual coaching sessions will vary for everyone. Every individual's recovery process is unique, and no two are the same. I recommend implementing a 90-day commitment to weekly 60-minute sessions with one-on-one coaching. This will provide us with the space and time to work on your recovery goals, celebrate successes, and address areas for improvement. If you feel you require additional support, we can arrange to meet twice or three times a week. We can also extend the 90-day commitment if you or your treatment team advise it.

WHAT DOES THIS LOOK LIKE?

Do you believe you might benefit from 24-hour care and support?

• I can provide live-in support in your home for a specific period to aid in your recovery. While practicing new skills may seem manageable during sessions or in an inpatient setting, it can be challenging to implement them in your own environment. I'm here to assist you through this process. 

• Live-in support encompasses all aspects of traditional coaching, including meal and snack sessions, grocery shopping, meal preparation and cooking, clothing shopping, movement practices, and attending events or activities as needed.

• Working closely with your treatment team, we will establish tailored goals for your recovery. Live-in plans vary for each client, but the aim is to integrate the support team into your real-life home environment.

• As a certified eating disorder coach and someone who has personally recovered, I understand the difficulty of applying the tools you learn in everyday life. It's often easier to discuss them in a session. I'll be there to support you in all moments of distress when your eating disorder thoughts and behaviors surface. You don't have to face these challenges alone.

WHO IS THIS BEST FOR?

This kind of support is beneficial to individuals in many stages of their recovery. This includes if you are transitioning back home from a residential or inpatient treatment setting, in need of intensive support due to challenges with all meals and snacks, facing environmental triggers, experiencing relapse, or lacking a healthy support network. 

HOW LONG IS RECOMMENDED?

 Live-ins look different for each person. It is recommended that the length of stay range from 2-6 weeks at minimum, but again, this looks different for each individual and their goals in recovery. The duration of the stay can vary based on factors such as the severity of the disorder, the individual's response to treatment, and their specific needs. Some may find benefit in a shorter stay to stabilize and initiate changes, while others may require a longer duration for more comprehensive support and skill-building. Ultimately, the length of stay should be tailored to the individual's progress and readiness to transition back to their daily life with newfound skills and resilience.