Top Three Reasons People Have Eating Disorders 1. Trauma: Many with eating disorders have some form of traumatic event that has occurred in their lives. Whether it’s the loss of loss of a friend or parent, or being a victim of a violent sexual assault it can be overwhelming and make a person feel shame, disgust, and anger at themselves and others. Low self esteem caused by varying types of traumatic events can lead to an eating disorder. 2. Perfectionism: Many students feel the need to be their best at everything to include their physical selves. Often times the perfectionist creates a thought process that makes them feel as if they have to be perfect to be accepted by friends and family. This can lead to an eating disorder and exemplify their need for appreciation and acceptance from others. 3. Social Anxiety: Those with eating disorders often experience a high level of social anxiety and have a difficult time sharing their thoughts and feelings with others. There may be some forms of abuse in their lives that has caused them to feel overwhelmed and unable to feel confident in relationships and social situations. These persons can be married or single, and with or without children. Their eating disorder allows them an opportunity to be able to cope with their anxiety using eating disorder behaviors. Value of Participating in Our IOP Program Felton Therapy Center Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) provides intensive time-limited, semi-structured treatment on an outpatient basis. All treatment plans are individualized. Felton Therapy Center is dedicated to treating the ‘whole person’ which means family involvement is essential unless it is contraindicated. Our programs are 16 weeks of intensive outpatient therapy that includes groups, individual therapy, couples and family therapy, and psycho-educational services. We also include services with a dietitian for those who need dietetic consultation and support. Our IOP treatment program service males and females age 12 and older. Upcoming Open House Felton Therapy Center LLC is a subsidiary of Alliance Therapy Center LLC. Our Open House is tentatively scheduled for September/ October 2010. More information will follow as the planning continues. If you are interested in attending our Open House please e-mail admin@feltontherapycenter.com with your name and address to insure a personal invitation. There will be a great opportunity to socialize and network. Other Services In addition to our IOP program FTC provides ongoing outpatient therapy to those suffering from varying forms of trauma, human sexuality, social anxiety, agoraphobia, personality disorders, and military issues. We also provide phone counseling in situations where it would not be ideal for the client to come into the office. We will treat children age 3 to 12 on a case by case basis depending on their needs in the areas of trauma/abuse and eating. Our IOP is NOT designed to replace inpatient care but will serve as a bridge prior to and or after inpatient treatment based on the level of care needed by the client. Book Signing Nicole’ Felton, Founder and CEO of Felton Therapy Center, will be available for a book signing during the open house. If you have purchased a book and would like an autograph please bring your book with you. Copies for purchase will be available at the Open House. Felton Therapy Center LLC 406 Chatham Square Suite 102 Fredericksburg, VA 22405 P: 540-538-6875 admin@feltontherapycenter.com nicolefelton@feltontherapycenter.com FTC would like to thank those who provide unconditional love and support to family and friends suffering from trauma and eating disorders.
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