By: Randy K. Hardman, PhD Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. It is apparent to me from years of…
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Music Therapy: An Innovative Approach In The Treatment Of Clients With Eating Disorders
By: Lynette L. Taylor, MT-BC Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. Many of you probably use music therapeutically on…
Letter Of Hope
Hey Ladies, First of all, I’d like to say that I am going to miss each and every one of you so much! You have all been such a great…
Family Therapy For Clients With Eating Disorders
By: Kipling Rasmussen, PhD Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. Although the origins of eating disorders are complex and…
Eating Disorder Recovery – A Spiritual Perspective
Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. Women who suffer from eating disorders battle intense emotions and inner conflicts that…
Effects Of Self-Concept, Media, And Gender Differences On Eating And Exercise Disorders
By: Kristine Wright, Care Tech Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. Eating disorders have been on the rise and…
Using Creative Strategies to Reach Sexually Traumatized Clients Who Engage in Eating Disorders
Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. As I worked with my client in therapy, we reviewed once again how…
A Story of Hope
Author: Loni – Care Tech This is a rare and unusual story – a true story about a girl with whom I became close friends, and who I later observed…
Life Changes: The View of the Care Giver
Author: Julie Johnson, Care Technician at Center for Change Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. Early last summer I…
Getting Practical: Using the Life Skills in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Author: T. O. Paul Harper, PhD Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. SUPPORTING NEW BELIEFS, EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS “Cindy…
Experiential Art as Therapy for Women Suffering with Eating Disorders
Author: Kathleen Slade Hofer, MS TRS Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. Art can be used as a powerful…
Facts and Figures
By: Unknown * The average American woman is 5’4″, weighs 140 lbs., and wears a size 14 dress. * The “ideal” woman-portrayed by models, Miss America, Barbie dolls, and screen…
Suggestions To Help Anyone With An Eating Disorder “Get Through” The Holiday Season A Little Better
By: CFC Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. These suggestions and ideas come from women at Center for Change…
10 Tips To Help Deal With Images Of Women Presented In The Media
By: Nicole Hawkins, PhD Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. 1. Avoid or decrease exposure to publications or television…
Eating-Disorder “Proofing” Your Home
By: The Staff at Center for Change Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. There is no sure way of…
In The Arms Of Angels
By: Laura Johnson “In the arms of an angel, may you find some comfort here.” To borrow words from a favorite song, Center for Change is full of angels. When…
Wow, Ladies
Author: Julia Wow, ladies- I can’t believe that I’m actually writing one of these! From the moment I stepped through the doors of CFC, discharge seemed surreal; some days I…
Who Else But Angels
Author: Anne To all the therapists, staff & residents at Center for Change, with love by Anne Edwards – Former Patient I’ve been asked if I believe in God In…
When Difficulties Arise…
Author: Gina Maria Paulina Difficulties arise in the lives of us all. What is most important is dealing with the hard times, coping with the changes, and getting through to…
Risk Taking is Free
Author: Author Unknown To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feeling…
Perfectionism and Eating Disorders: The Pedestal With A Cage – A Guide for Parents and Families
Author: Diane Starks, LCSW Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. I once heard it said that when you reach…
Exploring the Relationship Between Eating Disorders and Academic Education
Author: T. O. Paul Harper, PhD, Former Education Director Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. An eating disorder victim’s…
Introduction
By: Julie B. Clark, PhD Please note that this is an Archived article and may contain content that is out of date. The lyrics to a song from Anastasia give…
2001 Outcome Study
By: Center for Change Research Team Based on data collected from 79 patients during the year 2001, we found that the Center for Change inpatient treatment approach resulted in a…

















