On this week’s episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special Inpatient Eating Disorder Group Therapist at Hollywood Private Hospital, Tess Allan. Tess is studying her Post Graduate Psychology degree at the Cairnmillar Institute in Perth. Where she has also had experience working at Headspace for over 3 years working in the space of mental health, eating disorders, psychological assessments, group therapy, family therapy, working with children and more. Hollywood Private Hospital is part of the Ramsey Health Care which offers a mental health clinic part of Ramsey mental health. Holly private hospital also offers a range of other Allied Health Services and Treatments at Ramsey Health Plus such as Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Speech Pathology. Tess now works full time at Hollywood Private Hospital within the inpatient and outpatient treatment options for those who experience eating disorders. Where she works in a special special program for those who are medically stable however, would benefit from inpatient or outpatient treatment on a voluntary basis.

On this week’s episode we will be speaking about Tess’s clinical experience working at an Eating Disorder Group Therapist in an inpatient outpatient setting. This also includes the experiences, challenges, themes, and breakthroughs of those who go through this form of treatment. Tess will also be discussing the therapies, tools and what works best within her practice working within a hospital setting. So please on that note, please enjoy our next lovely get Tess!

Podcast Summary:

1. Voluntary inpatient and outpatient treatment for those who are medically stable

2. The crossover of treating different eating disorders in a group setting

3.  The support of people who have also struggled with an eating disorder

4. Being able to communicate your boundaries and values with people

5. The amazing breakthroughs that people have had through treatment

6.  The role of the hospital and having a multidisciplinary team

Links to Hollywood Private Hospital via website: https://www.hollywoodprivate.com.au/

Links from the episode:

BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠

BodyMatters Instagram: bodymattersau

Butterfly Foundation Helpline:  Call their National