The Canine Sidekick of EDCare Denver What is Animal-Assisted Therapy Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) utilizes animals, such as cats, horses, and dogs in goal-directed treatment sessions. These goals can include improving a patient’s mental, emotional, social or even physical well-being. AAT is more than simply spending time with an animal, it is about [...]
In The Moment With Mindy 5 Fears That Prevented Me From Seeking Eating Disorder Treatment I remember the first time my friend asked me if I was ok. The eating disorder was becoming obvious as I went from an outgoing, fun person to hiding and isolating. I don’t know how to [...]
In The Moment With Mindy EDCare is excited to introduce our NEW Eating Disorder Recovery Advocate, Mindy! Check out her first segment and stay tuned for additional "In The Moment With Mindy" vlogs, blogs, and more. Have a question for EDCare or Mindy? Send us an email us at [email protected] [...]
What is Orthorexia? How often have you heard the term “clean eating”? Most likely daily… perhaps multiple times a day thru social media or other outlets, which claim that you must eat this way in order to prevent toxins from entering your body or prevent illness. These same sources may claim that [...]
Wake Up Weight Watchers - A Message From EDCare _ Why you shouldn’t encourage your kids to diet Would you rather see your kids spend the summer counting calories or out enjoying their time with friends, going on adventures, and developing their authentic sense of self? In February, Weight Watchers [...]
Utilization Management 101 What is Utilization Management and Why Does it Matter? While definitions may vary, the purpose and overall need for Utilization Management (UM), also known as Utilization Review (UR), remain the same. This process looks at the medical reason(s) for needing treatment and whether or not the care provided is effective and appropriate [...]
Walk for Eating Disorder Awareness. Save a Life. Can you envision a world without eating disorders? The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) actively pursues this vision by supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders and serving as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care. To help raise funds and awareness, [...]
The Psychology of Eating Disorders and the Athlete Identity Roaring Fork Mental Health Professionals Meeting EDCare strives to raise awareness about the growing impact eating disorders have on athletes and performers not only from a psychological perspective, but nutritional as well. On June 21, 2017, EDCare had the opportunity to join our partner, Aspen Strong, [...]
2017 International Conference on Eating Disorders This month, EDCare had the privilege of attending the 2017 International Conference on Eating Disorders (ICED) in Prague, Czech Republic. This annual conference, presented by the Academy for Eating Disorders, is recognized as the premier annual conference for the International Eating Disorder Community. Attendees from around [...]
Countertransference and the Eating Disorder Therapist: How’s the Therapist Doing? Whether you are a therapist for an eating disorder program or a therapist who sees a single patient with anorexia nervosa, it is important to recognize and be knowledgeable about the complexities and power of countertransference in the treatment of eating disorders. Treatment often [...]
