Meal Support
All staff have received specialist training in how to support young people at mealtimes.
Support is provided at every snack and meal. This will involve a number of staff sitting and eating with young people at every meal, and two other members of staff being available in case any young person needs extra support away from the main dining area. Several members of staff will join each meal.
Some staff will eat alongside the young people, some staff will be available to provide any extra support needed and they will not be eating.
All staff provide meal supports, including Health Care Assistants, Therapists, Nurses and managers.
After each meal young people are supported by staff, playing games in a quiet but sociable environment to help with any stress they may be feeling.
Young people and families will be provided with clear plans about how staff will support people to have adequate nutritional if they are feeling unable to finish any meals.
Support around meal planning is provided to young people and families. All staff meal plan, the plans are overseen by a dietitian.
Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa
A weekly session for each young person and their family to discuss how things are going at home and make plans for treatment.
Parent Support Groups
A weekly session for parents and carers, to think together about how they can best support their young person.
Education
The education team at Spring Tide is provided by West Sussex Alternative Provision College. Education sessions are provided daily and work in collaboration with a young persons home school or college. Our education service at Spring Tide has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED.
More details can be found on the AP College website.
Occupational Therapy Groups
The Occupational Therapy programme includes weekly creative, leisure, food and self soothe groups.
The groups aim to provide opportunities for young people to participate in a wide range of activities and to build skills to support everyday living and sustained recovery.
Psychology Groups
A series of psychologically informed groups for young people.
The groups offer psycho-education, cognitive behavioural therapy and peer support in range of areas that may be maintaining factors in anorexia including perfectionism, worry and identity.
Family Reviews
To discuss care plans, review progress of treatment goals, celebrate successes and identify further actions for change.
