Good for the body is the work of the body, good for the soul the work of the soul, and good for either the work of the other.
- Henry David Thoreau
Strengths-Based
We look beyond the symptoms and behaviors of an eating disorder to honor the strengths within each of our clients. Our clients are capable and exceptional women, and we emphasize acceptance, validation, and empowerment at every stage of the treatment process.
Collaborative
We believe that the most important member of the treatment team is the client herself. Treatment is active rather than passive, collaborative rather than imposed, and personal rather than detached. We strive to work with together with our clients throughout the process of healing, recognizing her relationship to her eating disorder and exploring together the factors that contributed to its development.
Recovery-Focused
We are committed to helping our clients recover from - not just manage - the eating disorder. Many of our staff have also battled eating disorders and won, providing constant encouragement as role models for recovery.
Experiential
Our program integrates art, movement, adventures, recreational outings, and ceremony. These experiential activities build confidence and help our clients develop healthier thoughts and more effective coping skills.
Balanced between the Group and the Individual
Based on the most current and successful treatments in the field of eating disorders, our program structure balances shared core components with a curriculum tailored to each client. Groups and individual therapy sessions are designed to meet each client's educational, spiritual, emotional, and experiential needs, and promote active healing, restoration, and recovery.
There is a cohesive balance between group and individual therapy. Clients have approximately 5 to 7 weekly individual sessions (sessions include meetings with the primary therapist, dietitian, psychiatrist, nurse practitioner/medical director, and clinical/executive director), in addition to 20 to 30 hours of group therapy, plus expressive arts, yoga and movement, physical training, and therapeutic outings.
