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The Sanctuary offers a 14 day out-patient treatment program.  The program will be a six hour program per day.  The Sanctuary will contact the referring therapist with 24 hours of the client being referred to the program.   A medical evaluation is required before admission to the program.  The Sanctuary has spirit-filled physicians that are available for medical services.  or a report from the client’s private physician is accepted.  An interview will be conducted before admission with the client and the family to give the staff at The Sanctuary an opportunity to familiarize them thoroughly with the client’s history.  A signed release of information is required at that meeting.  While the client is in treatment at The Sanctuary, family therapy is required.  Family therapy is not limited to parents only; family therapy includes siblings, grandparents or any other family members in direct contact with the client.

If the decision is made to enter The Sanctuary for treatment we realize that there are various emotions that the client and family will be dealing with.  To better prepare you and your family member we have listed some issues to consider.  The emotional issues that bring a client and their family into treatment can manifest itself in anger, turmoil and/or distress.  Another emotional issue is ambivalence.  Did we do the right thing?  Does she really need treatment? Is she safe?  At this point of admission the client may play on this emotion to avoid treatment and return to their home or return to their maladaptive ways of coping.  This may lead some family members to feelings of guilt.  Second guessing and questioning the decision is common.  This is where the supportive staff at The Sanctuary will assist you in dealing with these emotions.  Realizing that these feelings are normal and frightening, we are available to help you deal with them.  As treatment progresses, there is a sense of relief.  Family members realize that their loved one is addressing an illness that can destroy their health both physically and mentally.  There is also the realization that there are definite steps being made to help their loved one cope with the underlying issues of their eating disorder.  New approaches, new tools, new communication skills and professional assistance allow all family members a sense of control not over the client but over the disease.  Finally, resolution.  This is a time of transition.  Plans are being made for aftercare, re-entry to the educational environment and social interaction with their peers.  This is a time of reflection, preparation and excitement.  It is a time of new beginnings.