OccupationalTherapy.com Phone: 866-782-9924


What Is The Average Length Of Time To Treat A Patient With An Eating Disorder?

Julie Williams, LMFT

August 15, 2016

Question

What is the average length of time you treat these patients?

Answer

They say that about one year is the gold standard. If someone is able to participate, stick with the program, and show improvement within a year, that has a lot of success. I tend to work with clients who have MediCal or Medicaid. My clients have a lot of financial and family stressors. A year and a half is average for me, but it also depends how quickly they engage.


julie williams

Julie Williams, LMFT

Julie Williams is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who specializes in depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. She utilizes Acceptance Commitment Therapy (evidenced based practice) including reviewing with clients their goals for their lives and explores ways to be able to live meaningful, valued lives. She currently manages 2 youth programs in south San Jose which includes at-risk, underserved, and high need populations.


Related Courses

Joint Hypermobility Syndromes: Assessment and Intervention
Presented by Valeri Calhoun, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Video

Presenter

Valeri Calhoun, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Course: #5376Level: Intermediate1 Hour
  'Specific concrete information and examples'   Read Reviews
This course will cover upper extremity assessment and treatment strategies for the pediatric/young adult population affected by joint hypermobility syndromes. The treatment focuses on both orthopedic strategies along with adaptive methods for these individuals.

Disability Inclusion: What Healthcare Providers Need To Know
Presented by Kathryn Sorensen, OTD, OTR/L, ADAC
Video

Presenter

Kathryn Sorensen, OTD, OTR/L, ADAC
Course: #5632Level: Introductory1 Hour
  'Sharing her professional insight and input based on her personal experience with disabilities results for other therapists out there gaining outside of text books knowledge and different understanding of what patients with disabilities facing in their daily lives and how deeply it impact their mental health'   Read Reviews
As a person with a disability and an occupational therapist, I have a unique perspective of living in two worlds. In this course, I will share my personal experience and things I wish healthcare providers knew and understood about living with a disability.

Skilled Nursing Facility Interventions: An Introduction to Teepa Snow and Positive Approach to Care®
Presented by Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
Video

Presenter

Laurie Walther, MS, CCC-SLP
Course: #6144Level: Intermediate1 Hour
  'The tables that were listed about the different gems states'   Read Reviews
There is so much more to supporting a person living with dementia than just knowing they have the diagnosis. This presentation will introduce you to Teepa Snow, the Positive Approach to Care, and skills to support someone living with dementia to promote quality of care and improved outcomes.

Supporting Clients With ALS: Presentation And Management
Presented by Amber L. Ward, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, ATP/SMS, FAOTA
Video

Presenter

Amber L. Ward, MS, OTR/L, BCPR, ATP/SMS, FAOTA
Course: #6912Level: Advanced2 Hours
  'because it was informative and helpful'   Read Reviews
This course offers an update on the most current presentation, research, medications, guidelines, and management for clients with ALS. It will also offer actual client cases and management, with a focus on the complexity of needs, adaptations, and assistive technology.

Assessment and Intervention for Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) in Feeding Therapy
Presented by Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, MOT
Video

Presenter

Samantha Heidenreich, OTD, MOT
Course: #5377Level: Intermediate1 Hour
  'The content was helpful and case studies were helpful'   Read Reviews
This course will provide foundational review of information about anatomy and physiology of Tethered Oral Tissues and the functional implications that can impact feeding. Additionally, the course will prepare clinicians to support feeding goals and outcomes by improving their ability to assess and provide intervention for Tethered Oral Tissues.