Rosewood’s Dr. Dena Cabrera TV Interview On Netflix’s Controversial ‘To The Bone’
We’re grateful for the opportunity to have Rosewood Centers For Eating Disorders Executive Clinical Director, Dr. Dena Cabrera, interviewed on Good Morning Arizona about the controversial Netflix film: ‘To The Bone’. In this insightful interview, Dr. Cabrera discusses concerns about the film’s glamorization of eating disorders, skewed portrayal of people suffering from anorexia, promotion of
Depression and Eating Disorders: Listen Closely to Teens
Depression and eating disorders The teen years can be full of turmoil for young people. During adolescence, the brain and body undergo rapid development. Those changes can lead to what we tend to view as classic teen-aged behavior – moodiness, irritability and emotional volatility. But how to do you know when teen angst signals something
A Recovery Coach’s Thoughts On ‘To The Bone’
As Rosewood’s recovery coach I have to say that I am excited about ‘To The Bone.’ I have seen the trailer and have read many mixed reviews. No one is wrong in what they feel and I do agree that good and bad may come from this. I’d like to explain why I am excited
I Am Proud Of Myself For Reaching New Goal!
I changed my profile picture to me deadlifting 225lbs last night, because it’s been a goal of mine for a while now, and I am proud of myself for reaching it. After watching the To The Bone trailer last night, my husband and I were talking about my own journey with Anorexia. 11+ years ago,
My Family Would Have Never Been Possible Without Recovery
Yesterday, I was able to join other alumni in Seattle, enjoy a delicious dinner, and share in the joy that is life in recovery. At the end of this month, it will have been 4 years since I came to the Ranch. My life could not be more different. I have a family now- a
My Journey Of Self-Love, Acceptance, And Authenticity
Going to Rosewood has been the beginning of the most transformative and incredible journey of my life. I am grateful I was afforded the opportunity to walk through the doors at Rosewood. For 14 years I tried to suppress my pain through eating disorders and various addictions. I did not want to exist, yet I
I Am Alive Today Because Of Rosewood
Yesterday was my anniversary of the day that I entered Rosewood in 2014. At that time I had no idea that I would be a pretty much be a part of Rosewood until Sept 2015. I entered a very very sick, sad, insecure hopeless person. This was the end of the road for me. My
13 Reasons Why Sparks Discussion about Teen Suicide
13 Reasons Why is a fictional Netflix series that chronicles the events that led a 17-year-old high school student to commit suicide. Narrated by Hannah, the girl who took her own life, the series has become a pop culture phenomenon – and has sparked significant controversy. Many medical groups, mental health experts and parents have
Rosewood Gave Me Light, Hope, And Strength
“Thank you.” Really, I mean it. Today in therapy I got in touch with emotions I’ve been ignoring for awhile now. Thursday was hard and I didn’t understand why. It was exactly 1 year since I left Rosewood, I should have been so proud of myself, but all I felt was guilt and sadness. But
How I Found Peace And Freedom From My Eating Disorder
Rosewood and treatment in general was something I was insanely skeptical about. I thought an eating disorder was just a way of life for some people. I figured once you have one, you are stuck with it. And also in my distorted thinking I thought my eating disorder was kind of healthy and my compulsive
Not just any treatment center…But one encompassed with love, care and compassion.
Brian Discusses What Recovery Means To Him
