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Road to Recovery Uncovers an Agent of Social Change

03/02/2012 12:05:00

Road to Recovery Uncovers an Agent of Social ChangePosted by Tamara Chumley of Walden University.

FTC Welcomes New Therapist and Training & Education Coordinator

10/19/2011 08:38:00

We would like to take a minute to welcome two of our newest members, Alysson Chickneas, M.A., LPC, NCC and Nurse Trella Hundley, LPN.

Alysson is an adolescent and eating disorder specialist. She has been treating Eating Disorders for the past 10 years and has worked within the spectrum of treatment from Inpatient, Partial Hospital, Intensive Outpatient and Private Practice. Alysson find joy in helping young girls find their passion and purpose in life without their eating disorder. Alysson also has a wealth of experience helping women of all ages who struggle with depression, anxiety or any other mental health related issue.

Nurse Trella is our new Training and Education Coordinator and is looking forward to providing classes to clients, their parents, and other family member to learn about the physiological effects of excessive drug use, eating disorders, and surviving after Gastric ByPass surgery. Trella comes with a weath of knowledge from working client in Hospital Settings, In Patient, Out Patient, and In Home Health Care.

Welcome Alysson and Trella!

Eating Disorder Support Group

06/19/2011 23:03:00

Eating Disorder Support Group

24 June 6 to 7:30 pm 8 weeks

If you suffer from some form of eating disorder this is the group for you! Learn how to give and receive support for your negative thoughts and discuss issues that have led up to your eating disorder. This is a structured group and you will be provided a topic for each week as well as have open discussion. This is an opportunity to learn more about yourself and continue on the healing path.

Feel free to contact our admin department at admin@feltontherapycenter.com or frani.ftc@verizon.net for additional information and to sign up.

Overeaters

Bulimia

Anorexia

Night Eaters

Snackers

Chewing and Spitting

Orthorexia

Binge Eating

Other

National Eating Disorders Awarenes s Week Feb 20-26

02/20/2011 20:03:00

Felton Therapy Center offers 4 Scholarships: Dani's Garden

01/27/2011 22:08:00

Felton Therapy Center is please to announce the availability of 4 Dani's Garden scholarships.

One thing we know for sure is that time is of the essence in treating trauma and eating disorders. We know that treatment is expensive and want to be a vital part of recovery. Our Intensive Outpatient Program has been successful in the healing process and we want to provide services to as many trauma and eating disordered clients as possible.

Because the need is so great we are offering 4 scholarships, each valuing no more than $520.00 to cover 4 to 8 groups as awarded by the center depending on the need of the recipient. Our Intensive Outpatient Program provides a support group that teaches life skills, emotion regulation, anger management, trauma processing, self esteem, and boundaries. The scholarship will enable 4 recipients to participate in this group with teens and young adults of similar issues. The scholarship is available to both males and females ages 14-21.

The scholarship application can be found under the Forms tab. The deadline for submitting scholarship application is 11 February 2001. Awards will be made by 15 February 2011. Group will begin on Saturday 18 February 2011. Time will be determined.

Pass it on to everyone you feel has a need to participate in our Trauma and ED support group or submit your application now.

Felton Therapy Center LLC

Announcing the release of Static: The World of Solace!

12/03/2010 23:08:00

PublishAmerica is proud to announce the recent release of Nicole' LaFra'nce Felton's new book: Static: The World of Solace!

Here's what the author says about the book: Static is a collection of poems for all readers. It shares with the reader poems that will inspire you, make you laugh, or make you cry. The writer is a trauma therapist whose experience with understanding pain and trying to make sense out of bad things that have happened to good people has inspired her to write for healing. Static is filled with poetic verse that cause emotions to sway in varying directions of understanding self, acknowledging the challenges of others, and finding ways to reach out without compromising our inner strength. Static will cover you like a blanket of security while reawakening your senses to those times you have lost. Now is the time to accept that freedom from pain may begin with opening the wound and filling it with faith and hope. Let Static show you the world of solace inside of yourself.

We are offering you an opportunity to secure your personal copy of Nicole' LaFra'nce Felton’s exceptional book today. Please click here: http://www.publishamerica.net/product37730.html to secure your copy of the book*, then click Add to Cart. For an introductory discount of 20%, use this coupon code: Discount20.

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October Newsletter: Volume 1: Issue 2

10/17/2010 00:38:00

What Is EDNOS ?

What if you are not anorexic or bulimic? Does this mean you do not have an eating disorder?

EDNOS: ‘Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified’ by the DSM-IV is just as dangerous as

anorexia and bulimia if not more. Because many are not familiar with this term, their

families and those in need do not feel they are sick enough to seek treatment. Family

members often disregard this as an attempt to lose weight and rationalize that it’s

healthy hoping they will stop once they reach their stated goal weight.

The eating disorder in any form is never satisfied and those with EDNOS often go

untreated until more serious health issues arise.

Facets of EDNOS:

Chewing and Spitting

Parents and family members often ask if it is normal for an ED client to lie. Absolutely! All eating disorders are

kept from friends and family members leaving the client to lie about their behavior. Chewing and spitting is a

habit that is on it’s way to be one of the most dangerous type of eating disorder. Eating disordered persons take

small bites of food--- chew it and spit it out either in a cup, napkin, or other container they can hold it until it is

discarded. The length of time the food is kept in their mouth depends on when their mind tells them it is satisfied.

The problem is that there are no nutrients or calories left in the body. Sounds like anorexia…but this disorder is

extremely dangerous and the behavior can become extremely addictive.

Orthorexia

In a society where we have to continuously battle diabetes and high blood pressure in children due to being

overweight, it’s perfectly natural to want to encourage them to eat healthy. Sometimes there is good intention

when a person wants to avoid those foods that are unhealthy and they cut out foods high in trans fat, fructose,

artificial seasonings, and preservatives. Most want to avoid processed meats and just eat raw vegetables.

Others simply begin with a strict vegetarian diet. Orthorexia is often intertwined with forms of anorexia and

many family members can explain how orthorexia happened because of the families way of eating.

Binge eating disorder

If you eat large portions of food when you are anxious or emotionally overwhelmed and feel no signs of relief as

you overeat, you may have binge eating disorder. Most binge eaters don’t purge their meal. They appear normal

to everyone even though many of them are overweight. Clients have reported they feel out of control and very

guilty afterwards but find it difficult to maintain control. For those who are not overweight they are more likely

to get away with their binge eating by hiding their behavior because their weight appears normal.

Night Eating Syndrome

No one would think that those late night snacks could mean so much to a person’s mental health. This is a disorder

that affects those who are obese as they will eat more than 25% of their daily meals after dinner and through the

night. Some clients reported waking in the middle of the night to eat and consume large amounts of food during

this time. Clients report that they cannot sleep because they are hungry and after they eat they eat they feel

relieved and less anxious but extremely guilty over being out of control. Most feel night eating syndrome greatly

contributes to poor rest, agitation during the day, inability to concentrate, and obsessive thoughts regarding food.

Purging disorder

Most clients with eating disorders find it difficult to admit they have an eating disorder. They can say they have

disordered eating, some difficulty with food and weight but not an eating disorder. Purging disorder is definitely

one in which a client will deny their behavior warrants a diagnosis of eating disorder. Purging disordered clients

will purge by throwing up, laxative abuse, or the use of diuretics. This disorder is not the same as bulimia where

a client may binge and purge, in fact those with purging disorder may do so after any amount of food intake.

They commonly become concerned with their health as they become addicted to laxatives and can’t go to the

bathroom without them. Because of the medical complications to include intestinal complications it is imperative

to work with a medical doctor while in therapy to ensure all the clients needs are met. For many, this cannot be

productive in outpatient programs until after treatment from an inpatient treatment center has taken place.

We Want to Be on Your Team

Value of Participating in Our Programs

Give yourself the best opportunity to recover by enrolling in our Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Programs.

FTC provides intensive time-limited, semi-structured treatment on an outpatient basis. All treatment plans are

individualized. We are dedicated to treating the ‘whole person’ which means family involvement is essential

unless it is contraindicated. Our IOP is 16 weeks of intensive outpatient therapy that includes 3 weekly groups,

2 weekly individual therapy sessions, couples and family therapy (as needed) on a monthly basis, weekly dietetic

support, meal planning, restaurant challenges, weekly weigh-ins, and psycho-educational services regarding eating

disorder understanding and recovery.

Our IOP treatment program service males and females age 12 and older. IOP programs are continuous and

level based (Levels I, II, III, and IV). All groups are age appropriate separated by 12-14, 15-17, 18 and older.

Males and Females are in separate groups. Upon completion clients are transferred to our outpatient programs

with continuous therapeutic and dietary treatment on a weekly basis for a period of 1 year.

Upcoming Open House

Please join us for our Open House on 22 October 2010 from 1 to 4pm. If you are interested in attending our

Open House please go to www.alliancetherapycenter.com to RSVP or write to admin@feltontherapycenter.com to

confirm your attendance. Felton Therapy Center LLC is a subsidiary of Alliance Therapy Center LLC. This will be

a great opportunity to socialize and network.

Supporting Our Military

We offer a 10% military discount to active duty, reserves, widowed, retired, and family members.

Other Services

In addition to our IOP program FTC provides ongoing outpatient therapy to those suffering from varying forms

of trauma and abuse, human sexuality, eating disorders,social anxiety, agoraphobia, personality disorders,

military issues, couples counseling, family therapy, and therapeutic interventions for children adjusting to divorce.

We also provide phone counseling in situations where it would not be ideal for the client to come into the office.

We treat children age 3 to 11 on a case by case basis depending on their needs in the areas of trauma/abuse and

disordered eating.

Friendly Fire A Pyrrhic Victory

Friendly Fire is novel about domestic violence in the Marines. It covers the life and love of a female Marine and

her struggle for support while serving in the Marines. Pyrrhic Victory is a victory won at all costs. Come into the

life of Kiona Prince and share in her journey of love, pain, struggle, and survival.

Autographed copies of Friendly Fire A Pyrrhic Victory will be available during the open house.

A discounted cost of $20.00 will be credited to future purchases ordered during the Open House.

Nicole’s collection of poems: “STATIC” is scheduled to be released Winter 2010.

Post your comments on our blog:http://feltontherapycenter.com/blog.html

Our IOP is NOT designed to replace inpatient care but will serve as a bridge prior to and or after inpatient

treatment.

Newsletter Volume 1: Issue 1

08/21/2010 19:57:00

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

www.feltontherapycenter.com

FTC would like to thank those who provide unconditional love and support to family and friends suffering from trauma and eating disorders.

Our First Monthly Newsletter

08/21/2010 19:23:00

Welcome to our new blog where you can ask questions, view our updates, and post your comments.