THE MCC PROGRAM
Eating Disorder Recovery
At MCC, we believe that recovery from an eating disorder is multifaceted, which is why we thoroughly evaluate the best care practices through an integrative approach. We recognize that individuals with eating disorders need thorough medical care and specialized psychological and nutritional therapy to tackle the intricate biological, psychological, and social aspects of these conditions. We utilize evidence-based practices to support the recovery process and work as a multi-disciplinarian team towards full recovery from an eating disorder.
Trauma-Focus
Recognizing that eating disorders often serve as a coping mechanism for underlining, unresolved issues, we apply a trauma-focus perspective in our approach. This approach allows individuals to confront and address their automatic and habitual reactions to anxiety, overwhelm, or anger in a supportive environment, fostering a sense of calm and ease. It encourages a new, more adaptive response to sensations, emotions, and thoughts that counteract feelings of fear and helplessness. Ultimately, it aids an individual in maintaining their window of tolerance, reducing the need to resort to harmful behaviors.
Components of the Malaga Cove Collective Program
Medical Care
Medical care is a fundamental component of the MCC Program, providing comprehensive care to patients and vital support to the multidisciplinary team. Our proactive approach to medical care ensures that we are equipped to identify and address issues swiftly, thereby supporting the overall wellbeing of our patients.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy for eating disorders is an important aspect of treatment, focusing on personalized care tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals. At MCC, we offer one-on-one support from a therapist who specializes in eating disorder treatment. Our therapists utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) ) depending on the need of the client and what resonates best with them to support their recovery.
Nutritional Support
Nutritional Support
Nutrition, and the ability to nourish oneself, is vital in gaining recovery from an eating disorder. Not only is it important to restore consistent, balanced, and sustainable eating patterns while refraining from eating disorder behaviors, but it is more critical to heal our relationship to food and our body. To do so, we focus on education and nutritional needs, meal planning and preparation, monitoring our choices, addressing food perception (including challenging food rules and negative fearful thoughts) and learning to trust internal cues and our embodied felt sense.
Group Therapy
Family/ Support Person(s) Program
Nutritional Support
Group therapy can be a powerful tool for individuals dealing with eating disorders. It provides a supportive environment where participants can share experiences, learn from others, and develop coping strategies. as well as not feel so all alone. Moreover, the presence of peers and staff who understand what it is like to struggle with eating disorders provides invaluable support and encouragement. Being open and vulnerable in the group setting provides a platform to confront issues and work towards healing.
Phase System
Family/ Support Person(s) Program
Family/ Support Person(s) Program
Recognizing there are key milestones in recovering from an eating disorder, we have diligently created a four-phase system to guide you through your journey of treatment and healing. This four-phase system is designed to transition you from disengaging from behaviors and gaining safety in the here and now to re-engaging with life and integration within your community.
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Family/ Support Person(s) Program
Family/ Support Person(s) Program
Family/ Support Person(s) Program
Incorporating the family or chosen support person(s) is crucial to the recovery process. It takes courage to reach out to others rather than turning to the eating disorder. Our treatment approach includes the family or support person(s) at every stage in the process, along with weekly individual family/ support sessions, family/support groups, and communal family/ support meals to foster participation and healing within the entire family system.