adult iop

Empowering You 

on Your Journey to Recovery

At CEDAR Health, we understand that recovery from an eating disorder is a personal journey, and we’re here to help you reclaim your life. Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adults is designed to provide the support, skills, and strategies you need to heal and thrive. We take a holistic approach to treatment, blending evidence-based therapies with creative and experiential modalities, all tailored to your unique needs. Our goal is to help you develop a balanced, sustainable relationship with food, your body, and yourself.

How Our IOP Supports Your Recovery

  • Therapy & Process Groups

    Therapy & Process Groups

    In our therapy groups, we focus on helping you challenge food-related thoughts, build distress tolerance, and develop skills in emotional regulation and self-compassion. These groups create a space where you can connect with others who understand your journey.

  • Meal Support & Nutrition Education

    With structured meal support sessions and exposure therapy, we help you face food-related fears while learning how to nourish your body. We also provide education on how food impacts mental and physical health, empowering you to make mindful, balanced choices.

  • Skill-Building & Psychoeducation

    We focus on teaching you emotional regulation, coping strategies, and mindfulness techniques to help you navigate triggers and daily challenges. These skills are key to creating lasting change and supporting long-term recovery.

  • Experiential & Creative Modalities

    Recovery can be a journey of self-expression and discovery. Through activities like yoga, art therapy, and group challenges, you’ll explore new ways of connecting with yourself and healing emotionally.

A Snapshot of Your Week in IOP

day one:

Participate in a Process Group, followed by Food Exposure and Processing, and end the day with Skill Building and Distress Tolerance exercises.

day two:

Loved ones of participants will take part in a Support Group followed by IOP participants attending an individual session.

day three:

Engage in Skill Building , Distress Tolerance, and Relapse Prevention Groups, followed by Food Exposure and Processing, and conclude with Eating Disorder Education

day four:

The last day, the focus is on Skill Building, Distress Tolerance, and Relapse Prevention, explore Food Exposure and Processing, and wrap up with a Body Image Group session.

Our Goals for Your Recovery

Our IOP is designed to help you take control of your recovery and build a healthy, sustainable relationship with food and your body.

tHe program focuses on:

Normalizing eating behaviors and reducing food-related anxieties

Improving body image and fostering self-compassion

Building emotional resilience and coping skills

Preventing relapse and creating a foundation for long-term recovery

Is This Program Right for you?

Our IOP is open to adults (ages 18-28) diagnosed with an eating disorder who are medically stable and ready to engage in therapy. If you feel that our program might be a good fit for you, we invite you to schedule a consultation where we can discuss your unique needs and goals.

Support for Your Loved Ones

We understand that recovery impacts not just the individual, but also their loved ones. That’s why we offer family therapy, psychoeducation, and support groups to help you and your family navigate the recovery process together. Our approach ensures that your support system is equipped with the tools to encourage healing and understanding.