Ryther’s Eating Disorders Partial Hospitalization Program (ED PHP) offers intensive, multidisciplinary treatment for youth of all genders who are experiencing restrictive eating disorders. In collaboration with Seattle Children’s Eating Disorder Recovery Program, we address our clients' physical health and nutritional needs to ensure a comprehensive approach to recovery.

 

 

Who We Serve

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• Youth of all genders, ages 8-16, with restrictive eating disorders.

• Clients requiring intensive intervention to support recovery.

• Families seeking a collaborative and comprehensive approach to eating disorder treatment.

 

 

Program Features

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• Nutrition and Nurse Support: Ongoing consultation and supervision to ensure effective treatment planning.

• Meal Support: Direct guidance during meals and snacks to foster healthy eating habits.

• Individual Therapy: Weekly sessions focused on personalized treatment goals.

• Family Therapy: Weekly family sessions to empower families to work collaboratively toward recovery.

• Group Therapy: Three daily group sessions incorporating activities designed to promote social confidence and engagement.

• Experiential Therapy: Hands-on, in-the-moment activities to build competency and foster active participation in recovery.

• Milieu Support: Peer interaction and real-time coaching from behavior specialists to strengthen support systems.

• Parent Coaching: One-on-one coaching for caregivers to build confidence in supporting their child’s recovery.

• Psychiatric Care: Initial evaluation, medication management, and nursing care as needed.

 

 

Program Schedule

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• Duration: 6-8 weeks of intensive therapeutic intervention.

• Schedule: Monday through Thursday, approximately 8:45 AM – 3:45 PM.

• Meals: Includes lunch and two snacks each day.

 

 

Program Goals

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• Provide intensive, individualized care tailored to the needs of each client and their family.

• Foster physical and emotional recovery, including healthy weight restoration when appropriate.

• Empower youth to develop confidence, self-efficacy, and a stronger connection to their treatment journey.

• Equip families with tools and strategies to support their child’s recovery and sustain progress.

• Build a supportive environment for youth to engage with peers and therapists, promoting social and emotional growth.

 

 

Insurance Accepted

 

• First Choice, Premera, Regence, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Kaiser Permanente, LifeWise, Optum United Behavioral Health, United Healthcare Community Plan of Washington, Medicaid MCOs: Molina, United Health Care, Wellpoint, Community Health Plan of Washington, and Coordinated Care.

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More About Our Program:

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• We are grounded in the ARC model (Attachment, Regulation, Competency). The ARC Model is a trauma-centered lens that informs how we approach our clients and families and how we communicate with our team and our external colleagues. 

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• Culturally responsive: Our team centers our clients and their parents and caregivers. We are especially aware that some of the families we serve come from communities that have traditionally been marginalized and even harmed by the mental health system. We are mission-driven to be responsive to each person’s identity and experience and to deliver treatment that fits their needs.

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• Continuum of care: With IOP and PHP options and ongoing therapy, parent/caregiver coaching, and group opportunities at Ryther, we provide appropriate levels of intervention support to fit clients’ needs as they progress through their treatment process. We coordinate closely with existing providers and support systems to offer the ongoing aftercare support our clients deserve.