discrete, inspiring, community-led neighbourhood home-shares.
— for adult women through & beyond eating disorder recovery.
welcome home.
shared long-term recovery, integrated with work and life.
our health isn’t always our first priority.
— although, of course, it should be.
The high cost of eating disorder rehab & requirement for extended time away can sometimes feel hard to justify, let alone afford.
We may not feel ready to explain our need to work, friends or family. Worst of all, what if it doesn’t work?
we are worthy of recovery.
+ so much more.
Freedom from disordered eating is just a part of our journey, and does not define our destination.
Meanwhile, Ianthe House is your home to live and thrive in, together with a circle of women you can trust to truly understand.
shared recovery living.
— integrated with work + life.
our recovery pillars:
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—7 in 10 of us avoid treatment fearing loss of self-sufficiency¹
Longer treatment programs are more effective but compromise earning capacity whilst being extremely expensive. Pursue career & live life through & beyond recovery².
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— empathy, trust & understanding
Support seeking is key to recovery, but internalised stigma & shame often prevent this. Sharing lived-experience softens boundaries³.
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— courage, compassion & trust
We may believe we are not worthy of support, or fear trusting others with our vulnerability. Uncovering & replacing these beliefs is a relational process of rebuilding connection within a community we can trust⁴⁵.
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— recovery commitment & accountability
Active tackling versus avoidance predicts recovery. Weekly group therapy, coaching, shared space & recovery living supports accountability⁶.
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— identity, purpose & meaning
“Trauma is a shame disorder, the definition of which is pain that is too much to bear alone” —Einar Jenssen Cand. Mag, private therapy, 2023
Eating disorders are an isolating disease, and can bear a significant burden of internalised shame. We are not alone, not defined by our shame & least of all our disorder. Realising this is an experiential process of validation & reconnection with ourselves, others & the world⁷.
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— patience, practice & time
Risk of relapse is high between four & nine months but significantly reduces after twelve. A year sharing life together - meals, space, routine - supports long term pattern interruption⁸.
set + setting.
structure
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Whether working from an office or from home, a healthy daily schedule is respected, wellbeing activities encouraged, & no one ever eats alone. Whatever supports and structures you need to support your process and the unique needs of your circle, these are designed collaboratively and peer-led and managed day to day.
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Shared daily structure & rituals, healthy habits & regular routine facilitate long-term pattern interruption & behavioural change⁹.
community
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It’s not always easy to ask for help. Sharing our experience with peers in a safe, confidential and compassionate space shows us - not only are we not alone - we are worthy of belonging & both giving & receiving support.
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Peer support has been shown to improve commitment to recovery, regulate BMI & improve quality of life - all predictors of recovery. Impulsive & restricting symptoms are reduced, whilst at the same time, body dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression & perceived disability are improved¹⁰ ¹¹.
weekly group therapy
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Recovery is associated with less avoiding, less passive reacting, more active tackling & more seeking of social support¹².
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Sharing recovery builds trust, whilst encouraging openness, engagement & accountability. The opportunity to give & receive care & compassion deepens our connection to ourselves & others.
weekly coaching
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Sustained recovery requires a reconstruction of identity, personal meaning & values¹³.
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Weekly coaching helps define core values & compassionately explores where the disorder may undermine these, whilst supporting the ongoing practice of living in alignment.
