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EDReferral.com Newsletter - September, 2010

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Current Research and News:  

Eating Disorders in the Elderly. Background: Eating disorders in the elderly are often overlooked. When they occur, significant morbidity and mortality result. In this study researchers reviewed all existing literature on eating disorders in the elderly and provide practical guidelines for clinicians in recognizing and managing eating disorders in the elderly. Methods: A literature search using Medline, PubMed, Web of Knowledge, and PsychINFO revealed 48 published cases of eating disorders in people over the age of 50 years. Results: The mean age was 68.6 years (range 50-94), and the majority (88%) of cases were females. The majority (81%) of cases had anorexia nervosa, and 10% had bulimia nervosa. Late onset eating disorders were more common (69%) than early onset. Comorbid psychiatric conditions existed in 60%, most commonly major depression. Management with a combination of behavioral and pharmacologic interventions was most successful, although only 42% were treated successfully. Mortality was high (21%) secondary to the eating disorder and its complications. Conclusions: Eating disorders do occur in the elderly and should be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained weight loss in the elderly. Source: Int Psychogeriatr. 2010 Jun;22(4):523-36. Epub 2010 Feb 22. PMID: 20170590.

Parent and Family Associations With Weight-Related Behaviors and Cognitions Among Overweight Adolescents. To examine parent and family variables in relation to adolescent weight-control and eating behaviors, body satisfaction, and importance of thinness among overweight adolescents. Methods: This study examined parent-reported use of weight-control behaviors (i.e., healthy and unhealthy behaviors, behavioral changes, other diet strategies), parent psychosocial functioning (i.e., depression, self-esteem, body satisfaction, importance of thinness), and family functioning (i.e., cohesion and adaptability) in relation to adolescent weight-control and eating behaviors, body satisfaction, and importance of thinness. Surveys were completed by 103 overweight (body mass index, ≥85th percentile) adolescents (aged 12–20 yr), and their parents. Height and weight were also measured. Linear regression equations were used for continuous outcomes and logistic regression equations for dichotomous outcomes. Results: Adolescent report of lower body satisfaction and engagement in more “severe” or less healthy forms of weight-control behavior were associated with parent weight-control behaviors. Adolescent report of overeating was associated with lower scores of family cohesion and adaptability. Adolescent report of lower body satisfaction was positively associated with parent report of body satisfaction and self-esteem. Adolescent report of greater importance placed on thinness was associated with parent report of lower self-esteem. Conclusions: Findings indicate that several parent and family variables are associated with weight-control behaviors, episodes of overeating, and body satisfaction and importance of thinness among overweight adolescents. Parent weight-control behaviors and adolescent cognitions about body image may be important variables to target within intervention research and treatment programs for overweight youth. Source: Journal of Adolescent Health. Volume 47, Issue 3, September 2010, Pages 263-269.

E! Explores Extreme Eating Disorders In The New 6 Part Series "What's Eating You" (Los Angeles, CA, August 18, 2010) - E! Entertainment Television brings viewers into the often misunderstood world of eating disorders with the premiere of "What's Eating You," a six-episode television event. The show chronicles the challenges of women and men whose lives are at risk as they battle not only their distorted body images, but also self-created, life-threatening food rituals and compulsions. As participants share their true stories of food, fear and obsession, "What's Eating You" reveals the severity of eating compulsions on levels never before seen on television. "What's Eating You" premieres October 13 at 10:00 PM, ET/PT.
 

For Professionals - Conferences/Seminars/Online Courses/Study Groups:  

REGISTER NOW! The Renfrew Center Foundation presents Food, Body Image and Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community. Half-day conference for mental health professionals, educators, clergy and family members on Wednesday, October 27 – Coconut Creek, FL. The conference will address women’s body image issues and eating disorders in the Jewish Community. Conference objectives: explore hunger, shame, body hatred and ED in the Jewish community; examine the place of food in Jewish culture, history and community; address the rise in ED and related issues in the Jewish community, and develop strategies for using Jewish tradition, culture, spirituality, text and ritual as resources for health. Featured Speaker: Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS, National Training Director and Body Image Expert, The Renfrew Center Foundation. For more information or to register, visit www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org.

The Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future. This is a 3-day seminar for behavioral health professionals and dietitians and offers 17.5 CEUs. The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, PA from November 12 -14, 2010. Register by September 17^th to receive the early registration rate! Keynote Presentations: Gloria Steinem, Craig Johnson, PhD & Michael Levine, PhD, and Cynthia Bulik, PhD. Full-day workshops by Amy Banks, MD; Michael Strober, PhD and G. Terence Wilson, PhD. Among the many featured presentations: Amy Baker-Dennis, PhD; Douglas Bunnell, PhD; Carolyn Costin, MA, MEd, LMFT; William Davis, PhD; Anita Johnston, PhD; Ann Kearney-Cooke, PhD; Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN; Margo Maine, PhD; Beth Hartman McGilley, PhD; Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, MPH, RD; Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD; Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS; Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD; Timothy Walsh, PhD, and Stephen Wonderlich, PhD. For more information and to register, visit www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org.

Programs and Services offered at The Women's Therapy Centre Institute (WTCI). Endangered Species: Preserving the Female Body- An International Summit to challenge the toxic culture that teaches girls and women to hate their bodies. On March 18th and 19th of 2011, the WTCI will launch a comprehensive, worldwide campaign in collaboration with the leading organizations and individuals already on the front lines of this public mental health epidemic. This campaign will engage government officials, educational institutions, multi-national corporations, the fashion industry, and the mainstream media to take a stand and begin to advocate for diversity and honesty in the portrayal of women and girls' bodies. For more information, call 212-721-7005 or go to http://web.mac.com/wtcinyc/iWeb/wtci-nyc.org/Home.html.

One Year Post Graduate Training Program. Eating and The Body: A Cultural, Relational Psychoanalytic Framework. This program offers candidates the opportunity to gain a rich appreciation of feminist psychoanalytic theory and technique. It will help candidates deepen their understanding of the complexity of body symptoms and fully explore their use of self including their body counter-transference in clinical work with individuals and groups. There will be an open house on May 1, 2011. For more information, call 212-721-7005

6 Week Groups: Eating and Body Image Problems. In a therapist-led supportive environment, participants explore the emotional, familial, and cultural hindrances to living comfortably in their bodies. Diet cultures teach women to disconnect from their bodily appetites and, against this cultural tide. The WTCI is committed to helping women reconnect with their bodies in a way that is emotionally and physiologically nourishing, organizing, and sustainable. Psychoeducational and psychodynamic interventions, including visualization exercises and group exploration, offer insights and tools for participants to begin to understand, heal, and transform their relationships with food and their bodies. Unlike the punitive and restrictive methods women often employ in relation to food, this model introduces curiosity, understanding, and compassion. For more information, call 212-721-7005.

Professional Study Groups - Southern CA. Facilitator: Carolyn Costin, LMFT. These professional study groups cover case reviews, treatment strategies, new literature, research, and other areas related to the treatment of eating disorders. CEU's are given to MFT's and LCSW's. For more information on meeting times and locations call 310-457-9958, email mntc@montenido.com or visit the website at www.montenido.com

Special Services:

San Diego Personal Chef: Chef Rosie and Bent On Cooking: Specializing in “special requests,” Chef Rosie can please even the pickiest palate. For over 12 years, she has catered to a wide variety of clients who are losing weight, gaining weight, vegan, avoiding sodium or wheat, diabetic, vegetarian, pescatarian and more. Low fat, low carb, high protein – you name it, she cooks it. From vegans to diabetics and everyone in between, Rosie puts her clients at ease, freeing them from the stress and worry that often comes with a specific diet. A member of the American Personal Chef Association, Rosie is also a certified in raw foods, homeopathy and Bach flower essences. One of her signature abilities is working with people who are dealing with health challenges. From cancer and chemotherapy to digestive issues and more, Rosie takes a comprehensive approach to nourishing the various systems of the body, occasionally working in tandem with a client’s nutritionist or dietician. Carefully tailoring the menu to each person, she helps her clients get on track, stay on track, and enjoy mealtimes to the fullest. Meals are delivered in portion-controlled, individually packaged servings – just heat and enjoy! No shopping, no thinking, no time in the kitchen, and no clean up... it just doesn’t get any easier than that. For more information on Rosie’s services, visit www.BentOnCooking.com or call 858-486-1451.

Advocacy:  

The Gail R. Schoenbach F.R.E.E.D. Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating eating disorders. The funds contributed to the F.R.E.E.D. Foundation provide individuals with the financial support needed for the treatment of eating disorders. For more information visit www.freedfoundation.org.

Become Involved - The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action (EDC). The EDC, is a Washington, D.C. based advocacy organization whose mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority, for more information visit http://eatingdisorderscoalition.org.

Treatment Center Spotlight:  

Multiple State Locations:

The Renfrew Center is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary as the Country's First Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Facility. Renfrew is the first and largest eating disorder treatment network in the country and has treated over 55,000 women with eating disorders. Renfrew provides a comprehensive range of services in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. Programs and services vary by site and include: Residential; Day Treatment; Intensive Outpatient; Group Therapy; Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy; Nutrition Therapy and Psychiatric Consultation. The Renfrew Center integrates relational principles and practice with the latest developments in the effective treatment of patients with eating disorders. The Renfrew Center is a preferred provider for most health insurance and managed care companies and they work with individuals to create a financial plan that meets the need of each prospective Renfrew patient. Renfrew’s training programs have reached over 25,000 healthcare professionals to date and are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills needed to treat these complex disorders. Call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com for more information about The Renfrew Centers.

Arizona:

Arizona: Treatment Center News - Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders. Rosewood is in the process of renovation at their extended care facility, Rosewood Capri. Opened in 2004, Rosewood Capri, Partial Hospitalization Program with residential living, is located just three miles from the main campus of Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders. All of the same therapeutic services are offered at the Capri campus as at their main campus, including psychiatric, individual therapy, experiential therapy, including equine, and nutrition in a less structured setting. The remodeled Capri will more closely resemble the main campus of Rosewood, making the transition from one level of care to the next seamless. The remodeled building will feature comfortable and spacious, state-of the art patient rooms and treatment spaces. The new Rosewood Capri will be the perfect environment for clients to put their recovery skills in action. To inquire about Rosewood's full continuum of treatment services contact their intake department at 800-845-2211 or visit www.rosewoodranch.com.

California:

Brentwood, CA: Treatment Center News - Eating Disorder Center of California (EDCC) Day Treatment Program. At the EDCC they believe nutrition and exercise are crucial areas of recovery. They deal with nutritional status, metabolism, and biochemistry, and teach clients what this information means in terms of their recovery. At the same time, they believe that eradicating problematic behaviors is not enough. They believe it is essential to help clients to figure out who they are when they are not influenced by their eating disorder and what it is they want for their lives. The staff at EDCC help clients to discover what the eating disorder initially promised and how they can get these desires in non-destructive ways. In addition to individual, group and family therapy, they provide education, nutritional counseling, life skills training, mindfulness and spiritual enhancement. For more information contact 310-457-9958, email info@edcca.com or visit www.edcca.com. EDCC is a Monte Nido Affiliate Program.

Calabasas, CA: Treatment Center News - Monte Nido Residential Treatment Center. Monte Nido combines a beautiful natural healing environment with the expertise of the renowned national expert and author, Carolyn Costin, and the treatment professionals from her company, Community Counseling for Individuals and Families, Inc. Monte Nido is a very small, intimate facility. Monte Nido only takes six clients at a time. Clients treated at Monte Nido are all women suffering from anorexia, bulimia or exercise addiction. The facility has a family-like environment; their unique level system allows each client to gain increasing freedom and responsibility for her own recovery. By the end of her stay, each client is shopping for and preparing her own food and monitoring her own exercise. This will help prepare her for handling these activities upon discharge from Monte Nido. They also have a unique transition program, Bella Mar, which offers various levels of transitional and independent living situations. For more information call 310-457-9958, visit www.montenido.com or email mntc@montenido.com.

Carlsbad, CA: Treatment Center News - Montecatini. Montecatini is a state licensed and CARF accredited facility offering Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs, as well as a Transitional Living Program for adult women struggling with eating disorders and co-occurring issues. The staff at Montecatini works to design a detailed treatment program for every patient. Montecatini is also contracted with many insurance companies and will work with each patient to verify insurance benefits. To learn more about the treatment services, community outreach program or support groups at Montecatini, call 760-436-8930 or their website at www.montecatinieatingdisorder.com.

Malibu, CA: Treatment Center News - Monte Nido Vista. Carolyn Costin and the Monte Nido Treatment Center are pleased to announce a new 10 bed residential facility for anorexia, bulimia and exercise addiction. Monte Nido Vista is located in the foothills of Malibu, CA. The residential program is designed to meet the individual needs of clients and their families in a way that gives them an increasingly higher level of responsibility and "teaches" them how to recover and sustain it. The atmosphere is professional and structured, but is also warm, friendly and family-like. The staff members are highly dedicated professionals, many of who are recovered themselves, thus serving as excellent role models. For more information on The Monte Nido Treatment Center or its affiliates visit www.montenido.com, call 310-457-9958, or email mntc@montenido.com. 

Northern and Southern California: Treatment Center News - Discovery Practice Management.  Discovery Practice Management offers excellent eating disorder treatment at both Center for Discovery, a premier adolescent residential eating disorders program and Oceanaire, a program for adult women. Center for Discovery is a residential program dedicated exclusively to adolescent males and females between the ages of 10 and 19 who are struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder. Discovery's home-like settings are located in Whittier, Downey, Lakewood, and Menlo Park, CA. Discovery offers a very individualized and intense treatment program, under 24-hour supervision, with weekly family involvement including the Discovery Therapeutic Family Meal. Oceanaire is dedicated to the treatment of adult women struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Disorder. Nestled above one of the greens of the Los Verdes Country Club Golf Course on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles, CA, the space at Oceanaire provides residents with ocean vistas and Pacific Coast sunsets. Oceanaire offers a peaceful and healing environment where women can safely and effectively address their issues and begin their path to recovery. Discovery Practice Management contracts with many major insurance providers and will provide a complimentary benefits check. For more information, call 800-760-3934 or visit www.centerfordiscovery.com or www.oceanaire-ed.com.

Pasadena, CA: Treatment Center News - Reasons Eating Disorder Center at BHC Alhambra Hospital. Reasons announces the opening of their newly licensed and Joint Commission accredited 6 bed residential treatment center. This is an innovative program founded on the belief that healing transcends treatment. Their program is situated in a beautiful, tranquil two-story home in a residential section of Pasadena, CA, and is designed to meet the needs of adult women who require a safe place to begin or continue their recovery. They are committed to the mission that all women deserve the opportunity to recover in an environment of structure, support, and sanctuary. Reasons now offers the full continuum of care, including Inpatient Hospitalization, Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization, and Intensive Outpatient Programs. They have programs for ages 12 and older and are contracted with most major insurance companies. Please call them at 800-235-5570 to find out more, receive a brochure, or schedule a tour.

Santa Monica, CA: Treatment Center News - A New Journey. A New Journey is the first Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Day Treatment Program (PDT) in Santa Monica with a unique constellation of treatment programs for men, women and adolescents suffering from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Because the first few months of recovery can be the most difficult, A New Journey is pleased to offer PHP transitional living services at their gorgeous new Journey Home. Located in a lovely serene neighborhood, Journey Home offers a supportive recovery environment for individuals with moderate to severe eating disorders. Life at Journey Home supports the development of real world daily living and recovery skills. While at Journey Home, individuals work, attend school and/or volunteer on a part-time basis. Individuals develop independence and confidence in their recovery skills within the supportive safe haven of Journey Home. A New Journey offers innovative treatment options providing the flexibility and support for individuals to overcome their disease. A New Journey is contracted with most major insurance companies for IOP and PHP levels of care. To learn more about A New Journey call 800-634-1733 or visit www.anewjourney.net.

Ventura County, CA: Treatment Center News - Rader Programs Pacific Shores Hospital. Pacific Shores Hospital is a 30-bed facility completely dedicated to Rader Programs Eating Disorders Treatment. The facility was specifically designed to provide a warm and nurturing environment. It is located five minutes from the ocean in picturesque Ventura County just North of Los Angeles and South of Santa Barbara in Southern California. Rader Programs at Pacific Shores Hospital maintains an outstanding treatment team with extensive experience and training in Rader Program's proven treatment philosophy. The Rader Program is a national treatment center with multiple locations; they accept patients from all across the United States. For more information call 800-841-1515, visit www.raderprograms.com or email rader@raderprograms.com. 

Colorado:

Denver, CO: Treatment Center News - The Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-Denver). The EDC-Denver offers partial hospitalization and outpatient treatment to males and females age 16 and older. The Partial Hospitalization Program operates 11 hours per day, 7 days per week and includes supervised meals and snacks. Lodging is provided at a nearby apartment building for PHP patients from out of town. The Evening Intensive Outpatient Program operates 4 hours per evening, three days per week and includes one meal. Most of the Eating Disorder Center of Denver's group/program components are available on an outpatient basis. Services include individual and family/couples therapy; DBT; aftercare; psychiatric evaluation; therapy and medication monitoring; and nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian. EDC-Denver accepts most insurances. Treatment providers are welcome to utilize EDC-Denver's outpatient services as adjunct therapies to their own treatment. Visit www.edcdenver.com for details, schedules and listings for support groups.

Denver, CO: Treatment Center News - Eating Recovery Center. Eating Recovery Center is pleased to announce that Craig Johnson, PhD, FAED, CEDS, and Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAM, FAED, CEDS, have joined their leadership team. Dr. Johnson has been named Chief Clinical Officer and Dr. Bermudez will step in as Medical Director of Eating Recovery Center’s new adolescent treatment center, which is scheduled to open in November 2010. Known for their clinical expertise, scholarship and dedication, Drs. Bermudez and Johnson are widely recognized as leaders in the eating disorders field. Their collaborative leadership will further enhance our development and delivery of high quality care. Eating Recovery Center is a national center for eating disorders recovery, providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia and bulimia at the foot of the Rockies in beautiful Denver, Colorado. Facilities include a licensed behavioral hospital treating adults, and an outpatient office. Their integrated program offers patients from across the country a continuum of care that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient services. Their compassionate team of professionals collaborates with treating professionals and loved ones to cultivate lasting behavioral change. Eating Recovery Center was founded by Kenneth L. Weiner, MD, CEDS, and Emmett R. Bishop, Jr., MD, CEDS, and reflects the culmination of the doctors’ focused efforts and industry expertise. For more information, call 877-218-1344, email info@EatingRecoveryCenter.com or chat confidentially at www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com.
 

Nevada:

Reno, NV: Treatment Center News - Center for Hope of the Sierras. The Center is offering one of the country’s first and only dedicated residential and PHP tracks focused on the complex treatment of co-occurring Diabetes and Eating Disorders. In addition to the proven, individualized treatment each patient receives for their eating disorder, patients in the Diabetes Program receive comprehensive medical management led by a team of experts including a board certified endocrinologist, a registered dietician with a PhD in nutritional biochemistry and a team of psychologists, psychiatrists, marriage and family therapists and 24 hour nursing support. Patients learn better ways to cope with the feelings brought on by weight stabilization, get educated about their disease, receive nutritional education and diabetes management while developing a support network that understands the implications of this dual diagnosis. The Center for Hope of the Sierras is contracted with most major insurance companies and offers flexible payment options. For more information about the Center visit www.centerforhopeofthesierras.com, find them on Facebook, or contact Rachael Harriman, Professional Relations Coordinator at 775-225-5102.

New York:

Rochester, NY: Treatment Center News - Harmony Place at St. Joseph’s Villa. Harmony Place is an eight bed-adolescent eating disorders residential program offering comprehensive treatment to boys and girls (age 12-18) struggling with an eating disorder. The first adolescent residential program in New York State is led by a multi-disciplinary team of health care professionals including nurses, psychologists, dietitians, psychiatrists, clinical therapists and physicians. At Harmony Place, girls and boys receive personalized treatment, around-the clock supervision and support in a small, homelike environment. The program offers 20 group therapies per teen with an additional 8 hours of individual and family therapies per week. Therapeutic sessions use empirically-based approaches to focus on client needs. Families are vital in the teen’s recovery plans. From admission through discharge, they work with families to develop recovery plans with their health care professionals. While the program focuses on the interruption and stabilization of the child’s symptoms, family members will experience hands-on therapy sessions to learn about eating disorders and recovery at home. Harmony Place is on the provider panel of several insurance companies. Harmony Place is located on the suburban campus of St. Joseph’s Villa in Rochester, NY, which holds Joint Commission Accreditation. Harmony Place is licensed by the New York Office of Mental Health and is a founding member of the New York Sate Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders and holds Joint Commission Accreditation. For more information visit the website www.harmonyplaceeatingdisorders.org or call 877-520-2667.

North Carolina:

North Carolina: Treatment Center News - The Carolina House Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). The Carolina House PHP provides a safe, supportive environment for women struggling with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and related issues. Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills integration, their patients have the opportunity to regain lives free of overwhelming eating disorder symptoms. They recognize the importance of a structured setting to encounter challenging food experiences. Carolina House provides patients with daily opportunities to engage interactively with meal preparation. For more information on the Partial Hospitalization Program at Carolina House, call 919-372-7951 or visit www.carolinaeatingdisorders.com. To schedule a tour or speaking event, contact Misty Ash at 919-610-4352 or at mash@crchealth.com. Carolina House is a member of CRC Health Group: www.crchealth.com.

Oregon:

Oregon: Treatment Center News - RainRock Treatment Center. A Residential Treatment Facility for Women, offers PHP, IOP, Outpatient, and Transitional Living Programs. RainRock Treatment Center, A Monte Nido Affiliate with Executive Director Carolyn Costin, LMFT, is pleased to announce the opening of their Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), as well as their Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). These new programs are uniquely integrated into their existing 10 bed Residential Treatment Center, providing the highest degree of continuity of care while offering clients the experience of stepping down into the community. This innovative program design allows their clients to stay connected to their treatment team beyond their residential visit. This provides an exceptional opportunity to maintain and build upon the progress achieved during their residential stay. Living accommodations for both PHP and IOP are offered at their new transition house, Turnberry Place. Located next to RainRock, Turnberry Place is a warm and inviting 8 bed transitional living house, where clients can practice day to day skills, such as shopping, cooking, working, or attending classes, with the support of their treatment team. The hope in offering this continuum of care is to give their clients the most comprehensive treatment available in order to solidify their recovery before returning home. Rainrock’s Outpatient Wellness Program provides individual and group therapy services to children, adults and families struggling with eating disorders, as well as other diagnoses as a further step-down, or for those who are not in need of a more intensive level of care. For additional information about the Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, Transitional Living or Outpatient programs, call 541-896-9300 or visit www.rainrock.org.

Texas:

Dallas and Houston Texas: Treatment Center News - The Walker Wellness Clinic. The Walker Wellness Clinic is located in Dallas and Houston Texas and provides comprehensive outpatient treatment for formal eating disorders. The following programs are offered: Day Program, Standard Outpatient (SOP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP). They provide treatment for co-morbidity diagnoses such as depression, anxiety disorder, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. The Walker Wellness Clinic offers aftercare programs for patients recently discharged from a hospital or residential treatment. However, many patients enroll in outpatient treatment at The Walker Wellness Clinic as their first and only program for treatment. The beauty of this outpatient program is that it has been designed for patients to avoid disrupting their quality of life. Thus, the patient may continue to pursue their academic functioning, career development, or extracurricular activities. The Walker Wellness Clinic is pleased to announce the introduction of Self-Development Programs to enhance their clinical services. The new programs include: Be Your Own Stylist: Dress To Flatter Your Figure, Full Service Spa Treatments and Health Club, Chanel Make-Up Artistry, Frederique Fekkai Hair-Styling, Life Skills, Business and Social Etiquette, Body Image, Self-Esteem, Nutrition, Exercise, Cooking Classes, Psychological Assessments, Career Testing, and Physiological Testing. If someone you love or care about is suffering from an eating disorder and you have not been able to persuade them to seek either outpatient or inpatient treatment, The Walker Wellness Clinic offers clinical interventions throughout the state of Texas and nationwide. For more information, visit the website at www.walkerwellness.com or call toll-free 1-877-899-7254.

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