An eating disorder treatment program can change an anorexic or bulimic’s life. Knowing how to go about entering such a program proves difficult not only for those suffering from the disorder but also for their loved ones. Unless a family has prior experience with bulimia or anorexia treatment, it has to start from scratch. With that in mind, here is an example of how the process works, specifically for the Casa Palmera anorexia and bulimia treatment center in Del Mar, California.
The person in need of an eating disorder treatment program, and/or his or her loved ones, can take a small first step by visiting the treatment center’s website at CasaPalmera.com. There, they will find a description of the program and its facilities. The program takes a holistic approach to bulimia and anorexia treatment and focuses of four core areas: medical/psychological, lifestyle, mind/body and environment. Potential clients and their loved ones will also learn that upon check-in to the program, the anorexic or bulimic will undergo a medical and psychological evaluation to determine his or her personalized care. The website also lets them know that the anorexic or bulimic will take part in group and individual therapies. Potential clients and their loved ones can even take a tour of the center through photos and video. Casa Palmera is 37,000 square feet of Spanish-influenced architecture and expansive grounds.
Another small first step a potential client and his or her loved ones can take involves taking an anonymous self-assessment. Available on the anorexia and bulimia treatment center website, the self-assessment allows potential clients to respond to a series of statements regarding their health and behavior. They will answer “often,” “sometimes,” “rarely” or “never” in to statements such as, “I prefer to eat alone or when I am sure that no one will see me” and “I find myself cutting up my food into tiny pieces, hiding food so people will think I ate it, chewing it and spitting it out without swallowing it and/or keeping hidden stashes of food.” Completion of the survey results in a score that states whether or not the potential client might need bulimia and anorexia treatment.
After exploring the website and taking the self-assessment, or instead of doing either, potential patients and their loved ones can contact the eating disorder treatment program directly. This is done through an online contact form on the website, which results in an intake counselor calling to discuss treatment options, or by calling (866) 768-6719 to speak with an intake counselor immediately. The anorexia and bulimia treatment center has helped thousands of clients and their loved ones through the process from start to finish.
About Casa Palmera: To learn more about Casa Palmera’s bulimia and anorexia treatment, visit CasaPalmera.com, email info@casapalmera.com or call (866) 768-6719. The website and Casa Palmera live counseling also are available in Spanish. In addition to being an anorexia and bulimia treatment center, Casa Palmera treats the chemical dependencies that many times accompany eating disorders.