Self Description:
"Outpatient eating disorder treatment from a multidisciplinary perspective and team approach including, individual/group/family psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, medical, psychiatric, psychoeducation."
Treatment Philosophy:
"CEDAR respects the autonomy of each individual and unique circumstances under which each individual has arrived; the essence of relationship, mutual respect, trust in the treatment process is the cornerstone of healing and growth."
Family Program:
"Families of adolescents, children and usually young adults are routine component of care. We utilize family systems approach with members, in that the individual with eating disorder is carrying symptom for the entire family. Routine psychoeducation provided to families."
Position On 12 Step Involvement:
"Support 12 Step as component of eating disorder recovery when patient has chosen 12 Step approach. Mandatory 12 Step involvement when drugs/alcohol diagnosis made in conjuntion with eating disorder diagnosis."
Position On Approach to Compulsive Overeating vs. Anorexia/Bulimia:
"Other than medical needs of the patients which can be very different, psychological approach similar. We do not advocate food restriction (ie no sugar, no white flour). We teach integration of all emotional states and as a methaphor for all foods."
Additional Characteristics:
"CEDAR incorporates psychodynamic, relational, feminist psychoanalytic, and cognitive behavioral approaches in treatment in adition to treating the medical aspects of the disorders. CEDAR works collaboratively with area physicians and psychiatrists with expertise in eating disorders and works closely with residential treatment faciltiies and hospitals for patients needing a higher level of care."
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GENERAL:
| Population Served: | No restrictions |
Last Year's Admissions:
| Total Adolescent Admits: | 75 |
| Total Adult Admits: | 65 |
| Average Length of Stay | 1+ years |
| Percent of Women | 95% |
| Percent under age 25 | 30% |
| Percent with College Education: | 60% |
| Percent Covered by Public assistance | 0% |
| Receiving some form of psychiatric
medication: | 40% |
Admissions Procedures:
| Night Admission Available: | Yes (until 9 PM) |
| Weekend Admission available: | Yes |
| Face to Face Interview or exam required before admission: | No |
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
| Self-pay Cost per week: | $40-$105 ($125 initial consultation) |
| Public Assistance coverage may be accepted: | No |
| Medicare Coverage accepted: | No |
| Insurance Coverage verified before admission: | Yes |
| Follow-up Care included at no additional charge: | No |
LICENSING & ACCREDITATION:
| Licensed by: | State of New York |
| Type of License: | Individual Practitioners |
| Accredited by: | None |
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