The prevalence of eating disorders in the male population. When you imagine someone suffering from an eating disorder, what do you think of? More often than not, people tend to imagine a woman. This may be the typical image seen in the media, but this does not include the many men suffering from eating disorders. …
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We are proud to announce that we have started a new Intensive Outpatient Program dedicated and specialized for Emotional Eaters, Binge Eaters, or Compulsive Over-Eating. No two people are alike and so it is that no two Eating Disorders share all the same characteristics. At EDTC we provide personalized treatment plans for each client, and …
Under Prochaska and Diclemente’s (1982) stage model of change, people move through the remaining stages of preparation, action and maintenance at different rates. Clients first plan to change their actions during the preparation stage, and then move into the action and maintenance stages when they begin practicing new behaviors. The benefits of counseling might appear …
We all know that the Holiday Season can be the best and the worst of times for many people. For people with eating disorders such as binge eating disorder, bulimia and anorexia, the holidays can often present overwhelming levels of stress. Since most holidays are centered on the subject of food, such events are often …
Bullying is by no means a new phenomenon; in fact, bullying may be as synonymous with school years as reading and arithmetic. With that said, over the past several years, the long-term ramifications of bullying have not only been recognized, but also come to the forefront. Bullying is defined, by the American Psychiatric Association, as …
Sadness often creeps into our lives, but when do we know if the way we feel is more serious than the normal lows that life presents? When do we know if we are depressed? Here are some common signs and symptoms to be aware of: • Diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities • …
Readiness for Therapy – Part One It is natural to feel apprehensive about beginning counseling, especially if you have never been in counseling before. You might think that your symptoms are not serious enough to warrant help, or you might feel that you are not ready for help. One common misperception is that counseling is …
This spring and summer we have added several new members to our EDTC team. Check out our About Us page to find out more about our new therapists, Suzanne Davis, and Gillian Sacks. We’ve also added new members to our administrative team. We continue to expand our treatment center to meet the needs of those …
IBSR – Integration Based Stress Reduction IBSR is a body based therapy or somatic psychology protocol that allows for the natural release of stress, trauma, nervous tension, and traumatic memories from the body. Trauma and stress are stored and recorded in the body and the brain stem chemically and in hormone responses: including cortisol, adrenaline, …
