FreEDom
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.
Safe Environment
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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
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.
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. To schedule the appointment, you can contact us freedom@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.
What if I'm only interested in certain modules / attending half-day?
Please contact us via our clinic email or telephone, or submit an enquiry through our form for one of our coordinators to get back to you. Accommodations can be made on a case-by-case basis.
Where is FreEDom ?
Our FreEDom program is location at Novena Medical Centre at unit #09-07.
For enquiries and to learn more about the program please feel free to email us at:
freedom@better-life.sg
Please complete the form below for one of our program coordinators to speak with you.