DTRs and Why They’re Important in Eating Disorder Treatment
by Courtney Addison, DTR (Tempe IOP) and Jessica Hailey, DTR (Capri PHP) WHAT IS A DTR? No, we’re not talking about “Defining The Relationship”. Diet Technician, Registered, or DTR, is the national credential held by the dietary technicians (DT) within the Rosewood dietary team. Not only does the credential ensure our professionals have the education
Animal Assisted Therapy: Personal Stories of Therapeutic Success
by Cheryl Musick, Group Specialist, Lead AAT Specialist/Dog Handler, EAGALA Advanced Animals are reliable, honest, often affectionate and loving, grateful and loyal; standards that are difficult for most people to live up to. The bond between human and domesticated animals goes back thousands of years. Serving as laborers, hunters, protectors, and nurturers. Domesticated animals are
Colbie Caillat ‘Try’
Celebrating Your Natural Beauty with Colbie Calliat We all have insecurities. In this video participants overcome any insecurities that they may have to film and photograph themselves with little to no makeup. What ‘beauty ritual’ can you let go of, at least for the day?
Complications of Anorexia Nervosa
Complications of anorexia include: Death Anemia Heart problems, such as mitral valve prolapse, abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure Bone loss, increasing risk of fractures later in life In females, absence of a period In males, decreased testosterone Gastrointestinal problems, such as constipation, bloating or nausea Electrolyte abnormalities, such as low blood potassium, sodium and
Anorexia Nervosa Red Flags
What to look for – Anorexia Nervosa Red Flags: It may be hard to notice signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa because people with anorexia nervosa often go to great lengths to disguise their thinness, eating habits or physical problems. If you’re concerned that a loved one may have anorexia, watch for these possible red
Treating Anorexia Nervosa
The treatment of anorexia nervosa involves four components: Restoring the person to a healthy weight Treating the psychological issues related to the eating disorder Reducing or eliminating behaviors or thoughts that lead to disordered eating Preventing relapse. Different forms of psychotherapy, including individual, group and family-based, can help address the psychological reasons for the illness.
Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa
Adults, adolescents and teens struggling with bulimia nervosa may engage in recurrent and frequent episodes of eating unusually large amounts of food (e.g., binge-eating), and feeling a lack of control over the eating. In someone suffering from bulimia, binge-eating is followed by a type of behavior that compensates for the binge, such as purging (e.g.,
What Causes Bulimia?
The exact cause of bulimia nervosa is unknown. As with other mental disorders, there are many possible factors that could play a role in the development of eating disorders, such as genes, certain behaviors, psychological disorders, and family and societal influences: Biology: There may be genes that make some people more vulnerable to developing eating
Balance in the Box: Two Fun Bento Ideas
School time is coming and I am loving the trendy Bento Box rage; the perfectly portioned, creative, fun way to pack and serve lunch — and they’re not just for kids. The Japanese bento box dates back to the sixteenth century but today we find the boxes packed with adorable food shaped into Hello Kitty,
Rosewood is in Full Bloom …. Literally
Committed to quality client care, Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders strives to create a holistically healing environment. Caring and compassionate staff, adherence to best practices, quality programming and an advanced nutrition program are just a few of the ways that we achieve this goal. Beyond this we try to cultivate a comfortable, healing atmosphere on
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Rosewood Saves Mom’s Life
