Posts by James “Buck” Runyan
DBT versus CBT: Effective Therapy for Eating Disorders
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) may seem to present opposing factions when searching for one to surpass the other in terms of eating disorder treatment effectiveness. Yet, once the core premise of both modalities is evaluated, they tend to be more complementary than not. Based on its origin, DBT is an…
Read MoreThe Vital Role of Family Support During Eating Disorder Treatment at Hidden River
It’s no secret that parents who admit a child to residential eating disorder treatment are under significant stress. Concern, fear, and even anger are noticeable in their face, demeanor, and voice. They often describe having conflicting beliefs. For instance, they may believe that their child can decide to stop the disordered eating behavior but also…
Read MoreA Nutrition and Culinary Skills Training Program for Eating Disorder Treatment
In today’s blog post, we want to share more about Hidden River’s residential eating disorder treatment with a focus on the nutrition and culinary skills training program that uses Exposure Response Prevention. Eating disorders are complex mental health disorders that require a well-trained and sophisticated multidisciplinary team approach. There are five levels of care that…
Read MoreWarning Signs of an Eating Disorder
An eating disorder is any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits. This pattern of eating leads to disruption in one’s behaviors, thinking, and mood and can eventually leave one unable to function in any number of areas: interpersonal relationships, social situations, school, work, and more. Eventually, it can…
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