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BRIDGEPOINT Adult Programming

WHAT TO KNOW:
BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorders is a multi-disciplinary organization of individuals whose aim is to help you initiate processes, whereby you become more aware and assured of what you want out of life. Struggling with an eating disorder can be a very lonely, painful existence. We understand this. Some of us have been there.

We intend to offer you a safe, comfortable, nurturing environment in which you may begin to heal. We, your facilitating team, have varying strengths, talents and resources to support your needs. We are here because we want to be here. We are not perfect. We will do our very best. We care. We are patient. We realize it is through baby steps that you will recognize and begin to claim your own strength, inner resources and potentialities.

Thank you for taking the first step in your healing journey. We look forward to getting to know you.

WHAT TO DO: Orientation and Module I:

Please read your copy of BridgePoint Application Procedure for Adults: First Things First, in which we offer you important information about the scheduling of appointments, who, what and how to complete Parts A, B and C of the application documents, when these documents are to be given to your Home Team members, and when they are to be submitted to BridgePoint. Please share all information with your Home Team.

Make an appointment to see your counselor for the week following your return home from Module 1. We  believe this is an essential step in supporting yourself. You will have an opportunity to connect with your counselor during Module 1 programming during a midway and closure conference call.

Give information to people you are inviting to Family and Friends Programming. This is an essential element of our programming and integral to your recovery process.

Postponement of Module 1 Attendance: If it has been more than six months since you have been to an Orientation, you may be asked to participate in Orientation again. Please contact BridgePoint to see what applies to you. Each time you participate in Orientation, the application criteria is the same as documented in the BridgePoint Application Procedure for Adults: First Things First.

WHAT IS HELPFUL:
Module I:

We recommend that you arrange to have a day or more "off ", between the conclusion of a BridgePoint program and you're return to work or school. This affords you some time to continue to "process" your experience. It is a way to further support yourself after the intensity of personal work.

WHAT TO BRING FOR THE ORIENTATION:

Calling Card (our pay phone does not take money).................................................... ?

Alarm Clock................................................................................................................. ?

Comfortable clothing & shoes, weather appropriate................................................... ?

Inspirational items, music, writing, etc......................................................................... ?

Personal amenities..................................................................................................... ?

Money......................................................................................................................... ?

Journal, paper, pens................................................................................................... ?

Something familiar...................................................................................................... ?

Free time project & supplies (art, craft, hobby, reading etc.)..................................... ?

Specialty foods........................................................................................................... ?

A sufficient supply of medication to last the duration of the program.
This includes prescription and non-prescription medication
Please bring all medication in their original containers.

WHAT TO BRING BACK TO THE MODULE:

All of the above
Homework
Door Envelopes
1 meter of fabric that you love (one time only)
$35.00 for the Stop Eating Your Feelings Workbook (one time only)
BridgePoint Binder: for all your BridgePoint collections

WHAT TO BRING BACK FOR FOLLOW - UP PROGRAMMING:

All of the above
Fabric
Sketchbooks