Your recovery team
all in one place
Eating disorders are best treated with a team-based approach. Instead of having to assemble one on your own, Equip pairs you with a coordinated care team who build a comprehensive plan and collaborate at every step.
Who’s part of the Equip care team
Registered dietitian
Therapist
Medical provider
Peer mentor
Family mentor
Recovery navigator
Dietitians help patients establish regular eating habits and get their nutritional needs met. At Equip, all dietitians are specialized in eating disorders and are registered dietitians (RDs) or registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs).
What Equip dietitians can help with
Nutrition prescription
Dietitians help patients achieve nutritional rehabilitation, which often means safely increasing calories, food variety, or both.Meal plans and recipesThis can include recipes, meal choices, and snack ideas to help patients meet their nutrition-related goals.
Nutrition educationDietitians help patients understand the basics of nutrition, their body’s needs, and how to develop a better relationship with food.
Food varietyFor patients who struggle with a limited diet, dietitians can help increase variety and challenge fear foods in a safe environment.
Physical activityDietitians can help patients navigate how physical activity fits into their recovery in a healthy and sustainable way.
Therapists work to address the psychological and emotional components of an eating disorder. They pull from leading evidence-based modalities (like FBT, CBT-E, and DBT) to create personalized treatment plans. All Equip therapists are licensed and specialize in treating eating disorders.
What Equip therapists can help with
Goal setting and progress tracking
Therapists work with patients to set realistic goals and monitor progress throughout the recovery process.Emotional awarenessTherapy helps individuals become more in tune with their emotions and moods, and understand how these affect their eating habits.
Coping strategiesTherapists teach actionable coping tools to replace eating disorder behaviors and help manage stress and difficult emotions.
Challenging disordered thoughtsTherapy supports individuals in identifying and challenging harmful beliefs and thought patterns related to food, eating, and body image.
Co-occurring conditionsTherapy can address co-occurring mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or OCD that may contribute to or complicate the eating disorder.
One study found that any type of therapy leads to significantly better eating disorder treatment outcomes than no therapy at all.
Equip's medical providers do the vital work of ensuring the patient is medically stable and their physical health is carefully managed. Equip medical providers all specialize in treating eating disorders and include physicians, pediatricians, physician assistants, psychiatrists, registered nurses and nurse practitioners.
What Equip medical providers can help with
Medical monitoring
Medical providers assess and manage any physical complications related to the eating disorder, ensuring medical stability throughout treatment.Medication managementMedical providers may prescribe and manage medications to address symptoms directly related to the eating disorder.
Care coordinationMedical providers communicate closely with the treatment team, patients, families, and referring doctors to ensure continuity of care and share updates on progress and discharge planning.
A peer mentor is someone who has recovered from an eating disorder themselves, and has completed specialized mentorship training. They know what patients are going through, and provide inspiration and actionable advice from their own experience.
What Equip peer mentors can help with
Motivation and validation
Peer mentors can provide a source of hope and understanding because they get what you’re going through, and have reached the other side of recovery themselves. Real time accountabilityPeer mentors can offer real-time support with everyday recovery tasks, like offering meal time support, sorting out old clothes, making a plan for trying new foods, or roleplaying a difficult conversation.
A listening earMentors can provide a space for patients to simply reflect and share throughout the recovery journey in a trusted, safe, and more casual environment.
Eating disorder patients who receive peer mentorship in recovery showed greater reductions in both body dissatisfaction and anxiety.
Loved ones can play critical roles in eating disorder treatment, which is why they need their own support and guidance too. Family mentors are people who have lived experience supporting a loved one into recovery, and have completed specialized mentorship training.
What Equip family mentors can help with
Empathy and encouragement
Having "been there," family mentors offer emotional support, reassurance, and a dedicated space for parents, siblings, or partners who may feel overwhelmed.Advice for loved onesFamily mentors offer practical guidance to help loved ones understand the treatment process, their role in supporting recovery, and how to care for themselves along the way.
Educational resources Family mentors provide dedicated resources for loved ones, including educational materials, treatment tools, and strategies for managing their loved one’s care.
A 2020 report showed that caregivers benefited immensely from a mentor’s support, especially from the education and compassion they received.
Between scheduling appointments, getting used to virtual care, and staying on top of tasks, there can be a lot of logistics to manage. Recovery navigators are Equip team members dedicated to facilitating a smooth treatment experience.
What recovery navigators can help with
Onboarding support
Recovery navigators guide patients and families through the enrollment process and help them book recurring sessions.Ongoing check-insThey also provide regular outreach to ensure patients and families feel supported and engaged throughout treatment.
Discharge planningAt the end of treatment, recovery navigators offer tailored resources and referrals for continued support.
Curious how the Equip team can support you?
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