Working with Family in Treatment – Secrets from Rosewood’s Family Program
“Rosewood’s Family Week Program not only touches the patients and family members, but also touches me personally. I am fortunate in this position as family therapist to witness and take part in growth, forgivness, and the recovery journey every week.” – Billie Church A Peak at Family Week: To get an idea of how Rosewood
Raspberry Fruit Leather
Raspberry Fruit Leather Raspberries are delicious, delicate treats that are packed full of antioxidants, which are important molecules that inhibit cell aging and deterioration. These raspberry fruit leathers are a great way to satisfy your sweet-tooth while eating something that’s good for you. Who doesn’t love that winning combination? Ingredients 5 cups raspberries 1/3 cup
Psychiatric Insights from ED/CD Expert, Dr. Steven Karp
Rosewood’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Steven Karp, is triple board certified in adult, addiction, and Geriatric Psychiatry. His twenty-plus years experience treating psychiatric and addictive disorders is intricately woven into his Multidisciplinary Treatment Team approach in working with eating disorders. The following videos showcase Dr. Karp’s insights developed over his extensive experience treating eating disorders
Nine Core Feelings
Click on the link below to get a downloadable and printable PDF of the Nine Core Feelings and their gifts: Download Printable Handout Nine Core Feelings Their Gifts Anger Resentment Irritation Frustration Annoyance Exasperation Assertiveness Strength Energy Fear Apprehension Overwhelmed Threatened Concern Dread Preservation Wisdom Protection Pain Hurt Pity Sad Shock Despair Healing Growth Awareness
Letting Go
To let go doesn’t mean stop caring, It means I can’t do it for someone else. To let go is not to cut myself off, It is the realization that I can’t control another. To let go is not to try to change or blame another, I can only change myself. To let go is
Firing of Oakland Basketball Coach Highlights Eating Disorder Issues in College Sports
The firing of Oakland University women’s basketball coach, Beckie Francis, calls attention to the need for healthy coaching practices. According to a story in USA today, Francis took before and after photos of players in sports bras and spandex, while pressuring them to lose weight. Over time many players on Francis’ team reportedly developed eating
Study Shows Binge Eating is More Likely to Lead to Health Risks in Men
Binge eating disorder affects both men and women. However, according to Health Behavior News Service, men are three-times as likely to meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Obese men who binge are more likely to have elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure. Read the full story here.
Parents Influence Teen Eating Habits
Parents Influence Teen Eating Habits A new study by Loughborough University shows that teens are less likely to develop disordered eating habits if parents take a more active role in providing meals. The study also shows that when girls are pressured to eat more food, they are more likely to develop an eating disorder, while
Boys With Eating Disorders Struggle to Find Effective Treatment
A family in Connecticut learned that finding eating disorder treatment specifically for boys can be very difficult. When 13-year-old Jonathan Noyes began bingeing and purging, seeking treatment helped, but he found even more support from another local boy who suffers from the same condition. Read the full story here. Rosewood Tempe Outpatient Clinic is a
Smartphone App Designed to Help Binge Eaters
The “TakeControl” mobile app currently in development at Drexel University is designed to track a person’s eating and bingeing behaviors, and alert them when they are at risk of having a bingeing episode. Users will be able to input data about their mood, hunger levels, anxiety levels, etc., and learn to recognize personal triggers that
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Teen Shares How Rosewood Changed Her Life
