Bulimia and Statistics for Success after Inpatient Treatment

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Woman in the sunrise recovering after treatment So many questions about eating disorder treatment revolve around the process itself. Where will it be, what will it be like, how long will it take? Will it Work? This question can be difficult because “success” varies based on individual experience. Is someone who leaves treatment weighing ten extra pounds more successful than someone who [...]
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Why Animal Therapy in Treatment Is So Comforting

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Dog chewing on a cane Eating disorder treatment at any stage can be strenuous and bring about many obstacles and challenges. There are often several intense factors related to eating disorder treatment, as an individual learns to heal from a complex illness that likely affected several aspects of their life. Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge [...]
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Addressing the Needs of Families of Teens, Children & Adult ED Sufferers

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Mike Gurr Mike Gurr Eating Disorder Hope: Welcome to today’s #EDHchat! Today we are going to discuss the needs of the family that are dealing with ED sufferers. Eating Disorder Hope: We have the opportunity to tweet with Mike Gurr, Clinical Director for Remuda Ranch at the Meadows. Eating Disorder Hope: Mike will be tweeting as @RemudaRanch, [...]
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Group Therapy in Eating Disorder Treatment & What to Expect

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Chairs in a circle for group therapy The Robber’s Cave Experiment was a 1954 social-psychological study executed by Muzafer Sherif. This experiment delved into the theory that hostility between groups and individuals can arise as a result of conflicting goals and that this hostility can dissipate as people work toward a common goal [1]. Those in the Robber’s Cave Experiment had to [...]
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In California, Who Seeks Eating Disorder Treatment and Why?

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Golden Gate Bridge The State of California is often known for being progressive, forward-thinking, and on the cutting edge of scientific, health and research developments. When it comes to eating disorder treatment in California, there are a wide variety of options across the state, including special treatment for those who may need care for co-occurring disorders, substance abuse, [...]
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Binge Eating Disorder Treatment to Recovery at Home

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Woman getting away from work and enjoying the sunshine For the millions of people who struggle with binge eating disorder, professional treatment can provide life-saving interventions and skills needed for long-term recovery. Contrary to the many myths believed about binge eating disorder, this mental illness is influenced by a variety of complex factors, including genetics, environmental stressors, psychosocial components, and more. Having the structure [...]
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Sticking to Your Meal Plan While Battling Body Image Issues

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Woman eating, not overeating Contributor: Stephanie Ceranec, Med, LCPC, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center. Eating disorders manifest in myriad ways due to a variety of reasons. One component they all have in common is an unhealthy relationship with food. This unhealthy relationship with food is why residential and inpatient treatment programs alike share the same [...]
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What Does IOP Treatment Look Like for Binge Eating Disorder?

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IOP meeting room With the options of treatment for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) varying based on acuity of symptoms, it is helpful to know that a continuum of care is available. Transitioning from higher levels of care, such as hospitalization or residential treatment, to lower levels of care, like IOP Treatment or outpatient treatment, can be overwhelming. Learning [...]
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