Binge Eating Disorder Treatment In Tennessee

When you choose Haven of Hope for adolescent binge eating disorder treatment, your daughter will stay at a non-institutional facility that is comfortable and cozy, yet highly-skilled in caring for teens with disordered eating like binge eating.

Binge Eating Disorder Treatment In Pennsylvania

When you choose Haven of Hope for adolescent binge eating disorder treatment, your daughter will stay at a non-institutional facility that is comfortable and cozy, yet highly-skilled in caring for teens with disordered eating  like binge eating.

In our small residential program in Saylorsburg, adolescent patients share their related experiences around food, body image, and social pressures, all while they also learn and practice a mindful eating approach while skill-building to manage binge eating urges.

Binge Eating Disorder Health Risks

This common eating disorder is characterized by frequent episodes where an individual will consume abnormally large amounts of food very quickly and often to the point of physical discomfort. The binge eating episodes are often accompanied by feelings of shame, loss of control, guilt, and depression.

Many adolescents with binge eating disorder follow a cyclical pattern of binging eating and dieting or restriction. During binging episodes, the teen will eat a large quantity of food, usually eaten quickly, and they may eat so much that they feel physically ill or uncomfortable. Many adolescents feel like they are not in control of their behavior during the episode. Afterward, the teen will feel guilty, shameful and upset. Teens who suffer from binge eating disorder do not typically purge after they binge.

Binge eating can affect young women, regardless of body size. At Haven of Hope, we function under a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework- which means we do not promote weight-loss and instead focus on the overall wellness and other health-indicators of our patients.

BED Risk Factors

In today’s social media charged world, teen pressures are greater than ever, and BED has become an outlet to soothe some adolescents. But there are a variety of risk factors that include:

  • Underlying co-occurring disorder
  • Repeated and frequent episodes of restriction
  • Feelings of being out of control, self-loathing,  depression, and anxiety
  • Low self-esteem
  • Body image concerns
  • Isolation
  • Fad dieting

Adolescent Binge Eating Disorder Signs

  • Eating more rapidly than normal
  • Eating when not hungry
  • Secretive eating
  • Hoarding food
  • Immediate shame after bingeing
  • Defensive mood when confronted with concern

Benefits of Individual Therapy for Eating Disorders

Individual therapy at Haven of Hope is an integral part of the eating disorder recovery process, offering numerous benefits to help clients manage and overcome disordered eating patterns. Each client receives personalized care, ensuring they have the tools to achieve lasting recovery. Our individualized therapy program instills real hope by teaching and strengthening essential skills, such as:

therapy
Developing healthier coping mechanisms
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Building self-esteem and body acceptance
consumer behavior
Challenging and reframing negative thought patterns
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Addressing underlying trauma and emotional triggers
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Creating sustainable, balanced nutrition habits

What Causes Eating Disorders in Young Women?

Eating disorders are complex and typically result from a combination of various factors. Here are some common causes:

Genetics & Family History

A predisposition to eating disorders can be inherited and run in families.

Psychological Factors

Low self-esteem, perfectionism, and impulsive behaviors may contribute to disordered eating.

Environmental Factors

Social and cultural pressures, including media portrayals of unrealistic body standards, can trigger eating disorders.

Trauma

Past emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, as well as attachment trauma, often play a role.

Co-occurring Mental Health Conditions

Anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and other mental health issues frequently co-occur with eating disorders.

Peer Pressure

Social influences, such as pressure to fit in or meet certain body ideals, can intensify disordered eating.

Substance Use

Drugs and alcohol can exacerbate or lead to unhealthy eating behaviors.

Dieting & Body Image Issues

Persistent dieting or body dissatisfaction can lead to restrictive or disordered eating patterns.

We’re Here to Help

At our Tennessee residential program for adult women and female-identifying individuals, you’ll experience the warm, nurturing environment we've designed to support healing from disordered eating and co-occurring trauma & attachment disorder. We recognize the complexities of eating disorders and use an integrated, evidence-based approach to help you or your loved one recover. Individual therapy is a key part of our program, fostering trust, honesty, and a judgment-free space for healing. Our Cordova-based program is dedicated to helping clients heal, grow, and thrive.

Call us today at 570-718-8800 to learn more about our treatment program for adult women.

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