Our Treatment Program
Eating Disorder Program
The treatment staff at Rader Eating Disorder Programs has been providing high-quality clinical programs for over 20 years. We specialize in the treatment of eating and related disorders. It is our mission to help save the lives of those suffering from eating disorders such as Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating. The primary purpose of Rader Eating Disorder Programs is to treat the dysfunctional behavior in a supportive environment. An eating disorder program treatment staff of caring and experienced professionals, many who are recovering themselves, assist the affected individual and their family in developing a lifelong program for recovery. We recognize the complexity of the disorder and understand the medical, psychological, physical, and nutritional aspects of eating disorders. Our treatment approach is centered around the special needs of each individual and we are completely committed to help individuals achieve recovery.
The treatment team consists of experienced professionals including, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, family counselors, dietitians, exercise counselors, and nurses who assist the individual and family through the program. Through the utilization of a multi-disciplinary approach, the individuals learn to love and respect themselves and to form positive relationships with their family.
Treatment Philosophy
"Willpower alone does not work, because it’s a disease."
Millions of Americans suffer from an eating disorder like Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating. Their lives are controlled by food. Gaining or losing weight becomes the focus of their existence. They often feel guilty, isolated, depressed and ashamed. They may be compulsively overeating, binge purging, or starving themselves. All of them have one thing in common - they are suffering from an eating disorder which can be fatal if left untreated. With professional support, lifelong recovery and freedom from an eating disorder can be achieved. The key to recovery is to understand the cause of the self-destructive behavior and to acquire the tools to facilitate the necessary changes. This is the core of the Rader Programs' philosophy.
It's not your fault.
You're not alone.
We can help.
We believe that eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating have acted as a survival mechanism to help the individual cope with their life. For this reason, we not only address the mistaken beliefs but also teach each individual new coping techniques to handle life's situations.
Most eating disorder treatment programs for Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating utilize a reward and punishment system. We do not utilize such systems because they are ineffective. Individuals with eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating have spent enough time punishing themselves already. Rader Programs' approach is centered on the individual. All aspects of the individual's life are explored and addressed in a supportive environment. We do not concentrate solely on the symptoms of the eating disorders, or focus on dieting. Instead individual, family, and group counseling, as well as nutritional guidance, exercise training, and educational sessions are all combined to create the path toward recovery.
Eating Disorder Treatment Process
Rader Programs helps you design the eating disorder treatment that works best for your life. We offer a variety of programs tailored to your individual needs. Our inpatient eating disorder facility accommodates patients with 24-hour care and an interdisciplinary staff specialized in eating disorder treatment. Our daycare sessions cater to patients who can function within their usual home environment but are looking for a structured daily program for eating disorder treatment. The continuing care program offers professionally supervised care to patients who have progressed through inpatient or daycare and need a little extra help structuring their new, healthier lifestyle. The outpatient facility allows minimal disruption to daily life, using one nightly meeting a week to provide additional support to those integrating an eating disorder treatment plan for Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating into their lives beyond the clinic. Our family program also assists patients in restructuring and maintaining strong family relationships through weekend sessions with significant others.
Upon admission to the program, a complete one on one assessment process begins. The assessments include:
- Eating Disorders Medical Evaluation
- Psychological Evaluation Psychological Evaluation
- Nutrition Nutritional Assessment
- Exercise Assessment
- Anorexia Nursing Assessment
- Binge Eating Laboratory Work up
- Bulimia Psych-social Assessment
From these evaluations, an individualized treatment plan is developed, which sets the path for the specific direction of the treatment. The treatment team meets weekly to discuss and update each individual's treatment plan. We believe the individual is an integral part of the treatment team, and is included in setting and redirecting the treatment process. Aspects of individualized eating disorder treatment include:
- Individualized Counseling
- Group Counseling
- Family Counseling
- Exercise program
- Educational sessions
- Nutritional counseling
- Body Image group
- Sexuality group
- Creative Expression
- Stress Reduction
- Recreational Therapy
- Assertiveness Training
- Aftercare program
- Discharge planning
All of these aspects of treatment are available on an Acute and Daycare basis.