Upon admission each client sees a physician who takes a complete medical history and conducts a physical exam. The physician prescribes medications needed for physical conditions and to help with emotional and functional concerns. For those with eating disorders, knowledge truly is power. At Center for Change, clients learn life skills and acquire tools that empower them to take control of their lives. As the mystery surrounding these disorders is carefully removed, clients gain hope and can see a road to recovery opening before them.
Clients learn to overcome false beliefs and behaviors which block personal progress.
They learn healthy coping mechanisms and how to overcome self-defeating behaviors. Clients learn to focus on their future and to make career and life plans. They learn how to build healthy relationships. And Others The education program helps clients realize that eating disorders can be managed and overcome, and that they can look forward to a more positive, fulfilling future. Adolescent clients and their parents work closely with our education coordinator to set up individual plans that ensure on-going academic progress.