Residential Binge Eating Disorder Treatment in Beautiful Malaysia
Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder is a serious eating disorder underpinned by a complex interaction of social, emotional and cognitive factors. It’s characterised by episodes of out-of-control eating accompanied or followed by feelings of guilt, numbness or shame.
Like other eating disorders, binge eating disorder isn’t defined by or visible in a person’s body weight or size.
Binge eating disorder deeply impacts the lives of young people, causing intense psychological distress. However, it is treatable. With effective treatment programs that address the underlying causes of disordered eating behaviours, young people can make a full recovery.
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The Wave Eating Disorder Admissions Team can be contacted on:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Wave Clinic: Specialists in Teen Eating Disorders
+60 327 271 799 (General Enquiries)
+60 125 227 734 (Admissions)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Wave International Group LLC
+971 438 354 01
What Is It and How Does It Work?
Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder
Recovery from binge eating disorder involves addressing the emotional, cognitive and interpersonal factors that cause and maintain eating disorders. It involves looking at the past experiences that shape thoughts, feelings and behaviours and healing from traumas.
This journey requires a combination of different treatment approaches, both psychological and somatic, tailored to each individual’s needs.
At The Wave, our programs combine a diverse selection of evidence-based modalities with enriching experiences, education and community projects that focus on building resilience and looking towards the future. Our treatment approaches include:
- Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and other trauma therapies
- Eating disorder dietitian-led sessions
- Group therapy dedicated to food and body challenges
- Creative arts therapy
- Dance and movement therapy
Signs and Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder in Teens
It’s not always easy to recognise the signs and symptoms of binge eating disorder. Each young person experiences the disorder in their own way and may show or hide different symptoms, especially if they feel guilty or ashamed. If you’re concerned about a young person’s well-being or behaviours, it’s always best to hold an open, non-judgmental conversation about what’s going on.
Some of the signs of binge eating disorder include:
- Eating a lot of food in a short time
- Eating alone or in secret
- Hiding food
- Feelings of depression, shame or guilt
- Preoccupation with body weight, shape or size
Diagnosing Binge Eating Disorder
Diagnosing binge eating disorder doesn’t only involve looking at a young person’s eating patterns. It also assesses other factors, such as psychological distress, preoccupation with body shape and weight and social interactions.
When diagnosing binge eating disorder, it’s important to look out for co-occurring disorders that may exist alongside and contribute to disordered eating symptoms. The majority of people with binge eating disorder have a co-occurring diagnosis, such as anxiety, depression or PTSD.
“I came to The Wave about 2 ½ years ago, and I can’t speak highly enough about their service, support, and love I received (and still do) from the team. They have helped me build stable foundations for a life that now feels worth living. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without their amazing help, and I am lucky enough to call them my family.”
Binge Eating Disorder therapies and treatment options
Recovering from Binge Eating Disorder
During a young person’s stay with us, they’ll experience a range of therapies and treatment options. Some of our most popular include:
Trauma-Focused treatment of Binge Eating Disorder
We understand that the symptoms of BED are a non-verbal demonstration of the pain the young person is experiencing. Binge eating behaviours are a coping mechanism for distressing emotions, thoughts and memories that have become overwhelming.
Based on this understanding, our programs for binge eating disorder are trauma-focused, sensitively and carefully addressing the past experiences that shape how young people think, feel and act today.
We work with young people and families to gently process trauma using internal family systems (IFS), mentalization-based therapy (MBT), creative therapies and other treatment approaches.
One-to-One Therapy
Individual therapy offers a safe space for young people to speak openly about their experiences, thoughts and feelings. We provide numerous types of talk therapy, each using different techniques to promote healing, understanding and growth.
Therapy sessions might involve identifying the emotions and experiences underpinning binge eating behaviours, developing alternative, positive coping mechanisms or discussing the role of interpersonal relationships in maintaining their eating disorder.
Group Therapy
In group therapy sessions, young people engage in therapy alongside others in recovery from binge eating disorder. It’s an opportunity to share experiences, learn collectively, practice interpersonal skills and find strength in mutual challenges.
Many young people also form lasting friendships with one another, built on a strong foundation of empathy and understanding.
Eating Disorder-Informed Yoga
Trauma is stored in our bodies as well as our minds. This means that processing and healing from this trauma often requires using our bodies, whether through movement, poses or touch.
Eating disorder-informed yoga offers a gentle workout, moving through different postures and poses while focusing on breathing and somatic sensations. It helps young people feel safe in their bodies, develop self-confidence and gain an awareness of how their emotions are stored and expressed somatically.
Alternative Therapies
Alternative therapies focus on aspects of healing such as the mind-body connection, non-verbal expression of emotions and creative cognitive processes. They help young people access and process suppressed memories, relieve stress and discover new hobbies and life pursuits.
At The Wave, we offer a range of alternative therapies, from reiki to dance and drama therapy and mindfulness.
Gardening Groups
One core aspect of eating disorder recovery is forming new, positive associations with food and eating. Our gardening program offers young people the chance to be involved with the food they eat from the moment it’s planted, creating a whole journey and story behind every meal.
Gardening is also an opportunity to connect with nature and the diverse forms of life that exist on our planet.
Family Therapy
Binge-eating disorder affects the entire family. Families, in turn, can be one of the most powerful forces in a young person’s recovery.
Family therapy helps families develop the skills to effectively support a young person’s recovery from binge-eating disorder. Therapy sessions may include psychoeducation on eating disorders, a focus on openness and communication, explorations of family trauma, including intergenerational trauma and processes of restructuring and boundary setting.
Nutrition for Eating Disorders
Many of our emotions are synthesised in our guts. The foods we eat and the micronutrients we consume can play a huge role in how we feel.
At The Wave, we provide every young person with a personalised nutritional program, ensuring they receive all the micronutrients they need to recover physically and mentally. We also offer psychoeducation on how different nutrients and food groups affect the mind and body.
Frequently asked questions
Binge Eating Disorder FAQ's
Yes, binge eating disorder can be treated through a combination of psychotherapy, medication, and nutritional counseling. Early intervention and treatment are critical for a successful outcome.
Binge eating disorder is a complex disorder with multiple causes, including genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Young people who experience low self-esteem, negative body image, and difficulties coping with stress or emotions may be more vulnerable to developing binge eating disorder.
The Wave has provided me with the ability to feel calm with the secure feeling that they are a team of professionals who know exact what my daughter needs. It has not been easy and continues to be a challenging journey.The consistent communication through WhatsApp, phone calls, in-person and virtual family therapy sessions and weekly report have made being halfway across the world feel as if I am as part of my daughter’s treatment as I possibly can.
I had a great experience when I was on The Wave. It was one of the best experiences in my life. I enjoy all the sessions conducted by the team. I never had a chance to speak in group, specially with friends from other countries before.
It opens my eyes and gives me a new knowledge and experience to be a better person.
It opens my eyes and gives me a new knowledge and experience to be a better person.
Thank you all for helping our gorgeous girl find her wonderful self again, for taking such good care of her and all the support and guidance, we are eternally grateful.
