Eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and EDNOS, are very serious mental health conditions which require much support to overcome. There are now many different care options available, including outpatient, daypatient, inpatient and residential treatment.
Best Christian Treatment Centers - Remuda Ranch
One of the most well known and possibly the best Christian treatment center for eating disorders in the US is Remuda Ranch. At both Remuda West (Arizona) and Remuda East (Virginia), women, adolescents and children are offered age appropriate programs to treat eating disorders and anxiety disorders which often co-exist. Remuda Life is located within an hour of Remuda West, providing transitional care and an emotional eating program for those affected by obesity, compulsive overeating and binge eating disorder.
At the core of Remuda's approach to treatment is Christian-focused therapy, with professional staff integrating their faith and professional skills within a medical and psychological framework. Two other key approaches used include equine therapy and body image therapy. Regardless of one's faith or beliefs, all are welcome at Remuda Ranch.
Canopy Cove Eating Disorder Program
Canopy Cove offers teenagers and adults suffering from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or co-existing diabetes compassionate and comprehensive treatment. Like Remuda, this excellent facility provides a Christian approach and uses the Recovery Model, believing that patients can make a full recovery from their eating disorder. Based in Florida, Canopy Cove has male and female residential programs, a partial hospitalization program, as well as aftercare and outpatient treatment. Each of these recovery programs involve as follows:
- treatment in a serene, secure environment conducive to recovery
- continuity of staff throughout treatment
- small supportive group (less than eight)
- comprehensive psychological/medical assessments
- weekly family therapy and education
- spirituality and equine therapy
Tips for Choosing Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Treatment
The decision to go into an eating disorder treatment center should not be taken lightly and with so many different options available, it can be very challenging. Here are a few tips to make choosing anorexia, bulimia or binge eating treatment programs a little easier:
- research the treatment approaches used - 12 step addiction model, recovery model
- ask for information packs to look through at home
- speak to both staff and patients, don't be afraid to ask direct questions
- find out about aftercare - an essential aspect of remaining well
- weigh up the pros and cons of each treatment center
- ask to meet the therapist/team you would be working with
As highlighted above, the best Christian eating disorder treatment centers, such as Remuda Ranch and Canopy Cove are able to offer comprehensive care programs which incorporate faith and spirituality into their treatment approaches. Before committing to a program, it is important to research the treatment model used and identify the different therapies provided.
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Kate Le Page - Kate Henning-Le Page writes about eating disorders, body image and recovery issues. She specializes in anorexia recovery.
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