How Social Media Is Influencing Your Child’s Body Image
Children and teens have always been concerned about fitting in and being accepted by their peers. At one point, in the not too distant past, peer groups were confined to school classmates, neighbors, and friends. When it came to appearance, kids had a fairly restricted group of people for comparison. Then, television, magazines, movies and
Rosewood Appoints Amelia Davis, M.D., as Medical Director & Chief, Adult Psychiatry and Inpatient Eating Disorders Unit
TEMPE — (May 11, 2015) — The Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders® has appointed Amelia Davis, M.D., Medical Director and Chief, Adult Psychiatry and Inpatient Eating Disorders Unit. Dr. Davis is a highly regarded expert and educator specializing in evaluation and treatment of adults with anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. She leaves a full-time
Can Empty Nest Syndrome Increase Vulnerability to Eating Disorders?
Change and transition occur throughout the lifespan, with each transition presenting unique challenges that may cause one to be at increased risk for the development or reemergence of an eating disorder. In our younger years, transitions such as adolescence, moving, and going away to college, can be the culprits. During mid life parents are faced
Lift Your Spirits with Sundown on the Ranch
Amazing night skies, quiet vistas, and an occasional owl spotting are just a few reasons why clients enjoy evenings on the ranch. “What makes Wickenburg evening skies so special is the fact that we are located high in the Sonoran desert away from any potential light pollution from other cities,” comments Ethan Lefever, who has
When an Eating Disorder Takes Your Child Hostage
By Deborah A. Russo, PsyD., The Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders Director, The Rosewood Institute I will be fine Mom, I need to start school, and I can’t miss it! I will fall behind and never catch up and then it will be awful… I won’t get the scholarship I’m depending on. Please, please, I
Drawing Out Hope
by Megan Mc Swain Mann, ATR, LCP, Atlanta, GA Introduction: Annie Annie, a willowy blond girl, is every bit the image of teen perfection: smart, pretty, and popular. However, as she sits silently at the large art table, holding a large paintbrush loaded with blues and purples, a different story emerges. Slowly and wordlessly an
Operation RecoverED School & Community Outreach
As part of our mission to give back, Operation RecoverED regularly visits schools in communities throughout Arizona. In an intimate, supervised school setting, Operation RecoverED volunteers (made up of Rosewood Alumni) help raise eating disorder awareness while sharing their stories of hope and recovery with students and educators. Led by Rosewood Alumni Coordinator, Shannon Hershkowitz, Operation RecoverED is part of a Rosewood’s early intervention program. Early intervention plays a crucial role in increasing one’s chances for long term recovery and reduced disruption of physical and emotional health.
Alumni Art: Katie’s Paintings
Rosewood Alumni Katie has a passion for art. “Art has always been a big part of my life. It’s who I am,” comments Katie who explains that it was through her art that she was able to connect in group sessions at Rosewood. Painting is an example of a creative expression modality that allows Rosewood
Orthorexia: An Obsession with Eating Healthfully
Orthorexia is becoming a common point of discussion in the eating disorder (ED) field, and the debate may lead to the question, “can you be too healthy?” That’s not exactly the right question. Being “healthy” is a matter of balance. If a person is engaging in orthorexic behaviors, a form of obsession and restriction, they
Spotlight on Sara Bright
Please help us welcome Sara Bright, MS, to our Rosewood Outreach team! As a Regional Outreach Manager, Sara now represents Rosewood throughout the Southeast Region. She comes to Rosewood with multiple years’ experience working within several integrative health care systems. Her most recent work role was with the American Red Cross as HIV/AIDS Corporate Education
Each day I am given the blessing of waking up and seeing my children love me for who I truly am. Just plain ole me! Their Momma.
Rosewood Saves Mom’s Life
