FreEDom
Singapore's First Intensive Outpatient Program for Eating Disorders
INTENSIVE DAY PROGRAM FOR EATING DISORDERS
FreEDom is an outpatient day program for individuals who do not meet the criteria for admission, but still require more intensive treatment than outpatient care.
Delivered in a group format, the program takes place on weekdays between 9:00am to 5:00pm for a minimum duration of 2 weeks.
The program will be delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals utilising a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Schema Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
in addition to other topics on dietetic education and healthy movement.
Safe Environment
with dedicated professionals to promote healing and reconnection with one’s ‘healthy self’
Lived Experiences
Establishing hope and empathy through professionals who are survivors themselves and other survivors who have volunteered to share their journey
Bridging the Gap
between inpatient treatment and individual outpatient therapy
Philosophy & Model of Care
Eating Disorders are mental health conditions with biopsychosocial origins and consequences and everyone is deserving of recovery.
Lived Experiences
Establishing hope and empathy through professionals who are survivors themselves and other survivors who have volunteered to share their journey
Bridging the Gap
between inpatient treatment and individual outpatient therapy
Safe Environment
with dedicated professionals to promote healing and reconnection with one’s ‘healthy self’
Why FreEDom?
Efficacy
Though it's the first of its kind in Singapore, similar programs have shown efficacy across all age groups, regardless of the complexity of the issue over the long term.
Therapeutic Milieu
Creating a therapeutic community where participants support each other in their journey with the guidance of passionate & experienced professional
Lived Experiences
Empathy & hope is central to our approach with a team comprised of professionals who are survivors themselves & other survivors who want to share their stories
Holistic Approach
Multiple therapeutic approaches that address all aspects of an individual to bring about long-term positive change
Consistency
Weekly feedback from experienced professionals, & outcome monitoring using valid tools
Accountability
Evidence-based therapeutic approaches conducted by trained clinicians & outcome monitoring
How does our program work?
Your suitability for the program will be assessed by a General Medical Practitioner or Psychiatrist.
The ideal duration of attendance for the program is 4 to 8 weeks, however a minimum commitment of 2 weeks is a prerequisite.
Interventions will be delivered in a group format with a multidisciplinary team of professionals utilising eclectic approaches from:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Schema Therapy
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
This will include covering other topics on dietetic education and healthy movement.
This program was launched as a response to the needs of people in recovery by a team of professionals who are passionate about helping people achieve sustaining recovery. We stand by our model and approach and believe that it will be beneficial for long-term well-being and happiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Intensive Outpatient Program vs. Outpatient Intervention vs. Inpatient Hospitalisation - What’s the difference?
Inpatient treatment often involves hospitalisation. It is usually reserved for severe cases and require meeting strict criteria for admission. Outpatient intervention typically involves seeing a clinician on a weekly, biweekly, or monthly basis for an hour or 2. Our program lies somewhere between inpatient hospitalisation and outpatient treatment, where clients will come in on weekdays to participate in therapeutic activities throughout the day without staying the night.
Ultimately, our program aims to provide greater access to structured and consistent care and support, while participants re-learn healthy eating habits in a social setting to recover from their eating disorders.
Is my child/am I eligible?
To check eligibility, you can schedule an appointment with our clinic and go through a program pre-screening that will be conducted by our clinicians. After the screening, the clinician will inform you if you or your child is suitable for the program and if not what other courses of action can be taken. To schedule the appointment, you can contact us clinic@better-life.sg or +65 6250 8077.
Are family members/caregivers involved?
Whilst carers play a crucial role in the recovery process, they will not be involved in daily program activities. Should you wish to hear feedback, you can arrange for a consultation.
How long does the program last?
The ideal duration of attendance for the program is 4-6 weeks. However, a minimum commitment of 2 weeks is a prerequisite. Subsequently, participants can extend their participation status on a weekly basis based on professional assessment. Participation can commence anytime during the week.
For Enquiries and to learn more about the program...
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