Our daughter's eating disorder didn't care one bit about our family's holiday season, and it certainly wasn't going on vacation just because we were. So instead, we worked towards recovery in the hope that we would see many happy holidays in years to come, free from the shadow of E.D.
CFD Alumni
Treatment may feel like it will never end, but I can assure you that sticking with the treatment plan even through the holidays is your absolute best shot.
CFD Alumni
I would rather miss a million Christmas vacations in order to have ONE in which I am finally free.
CFD Alumni
In a season of giving, give yourself your life back - the time is now to overcome an eating disorder.
CFD Alumni
This holiday season, for the first time in a long time, I am looking forward to the holidays. I am actually thinking about the people, places, and am not feeling any rigidity about food. This is the life worth living they talk about.
CFD Alumni
There’s no right time – only right now.
Put your recovery first during the holidays at Center for Discovery.
Treatment may feel like it will never end, but I can assure you that sticking with the treatment plan even through the holidays is your absolute best shot.
CFD Alumni
Our daughter's eating disorder didn't care one bit about our family's holiday season, and it certainly wasn't going on vacation just because we were. So instead, we worked towards recovery in the hope that we would see many happy holidays in years to come, free from the shadow of E.D.
CFD Alumni
This holiday season, for the first time in a long time, I am looking forward to the holidays. I am actually thinking about the people, places, and am not feeling any rigidity about food. This is the life worth living they talk about.
CFD Alumni
I would rather miss a million Christmas vacations in order to have ONE in which I am finally free.
CFD Alumni
In a season of giving, give yourself your life back - the time is now to overcome an eating disorder.
CFD Alumni
The Ultimate Gift: Recovery
Although this is considered the most wonderful time of the year by many, it can be anything but when you’re struggling with an eating disorder. The holidays can come with more stressors than cheer, such as family conflict, grief, financial strains, celebratory events and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). These things can be very triggering.
If you see yourself barely hanging on and surviving the holidays because of an eating disorder, know that Center for Discovery is here to fully support you.
The Ultimate Gift: Recovery
Although this is considered the most wonderful time of the year by many, it can be anything but when you’re struggling with an eating disorder. The holidays can come with more stressors than cheer, such as family conflict, grief, financial strains, celebratory events and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). These things can be very triggering.
If you see yourself barely hanging on and surviving the holidays because of an eating disorder, know that Center for Discovery is here to fully support you.
Activities & Events You Can Look Forward To
The hard work of treatment also comes with special activities and events at our centers during the holidays. In a safe, supportive environment, you can expect to enjoy the magic of the season without any of the usual distractions you might face when you’re at home.
| ACTIVITIES | EVENTS |
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A Look at What to Expect
Our schedule creates a great balance between personalized treatment and group therapy, as well as time to put what has been learned into practice and enjoy the special holiday activities. For those in residential treatment (RTC), they can expect to receive care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and includes medication management if needed. In our day programs, patients can expect wraparound care and therapeutic support that’s close to home. Intensive outpatient programming (IOP) is three to five days per week for three hours per day. Here are samples of schedules for partial hospitalization (PHP) level of care:
PHP
Patients typically attend six days per week, 6-8 hours per day.
Sample weekday schedule:
| 11:15 a.m. Vitals | 3 p.m. Snack prep & snack |
| 12 p.m. Meal prep | 4 p.m. Nutrition science |
| 12:30 p.m. Therapeutic meal | 5 p.m. Community meeting |
| 1 p.m. Process group | 6 p.m. Therapeutic meal |
| 2 p.m. DBT skills | 6:45 p.m. Close the day |
A Look at What to Expect
Our schedule creates a great balance between personalized treatment and group therapy, as well as time to put what has been learned into practice and enjoy the special holiday activities. For those in residential treatment (RTC), they can expect to receive care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and includes medication management if needed. In our day programs, patients can expect wraparound care and therapeutic support that’s close to home. Intensive outpatient programming (IOP) is three to five days per week for three hours per day. Here are samples of schedules for partial hospitalization (PHP) level of care:
PHP
Patients typically attend six days per week, 6-8 hours per day.
Sample weekday schedule:
| 11:15 a.m. Vitals | 3 p.m. Snack prep & snack |
| 12 p.m. Meal prep | 4 p.m. Nutrition science |
| 12:30 p.m. Therapeutic meal | 5 p.m. Community meeting |
| 1 p.m. Process group | 6 p.m. Therapeutic meal |
| 2 p.m. DBT skills | 6:45 p.m. Close the day |
Support for a Lifetime
Once you’ve put the work into treatment during the holidays, what happens when it ends? At Center for Discovery, we’re committed to providing you with ongoing support – because when you leave our program you are never alone. Ever. After treatment, you automatically have Discovery for Life™ – free support that’s with you for a lifetime.
We’re Changing Lives for the Better
Here are some patient data that tell the story of our alumni success rate*:
*Percentage includes adult and adolescent patients who admitted to the Center for Discovery program in 2022 (between 1/1/2022 and 12/31/2022) and completed the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS, N=1,517).
“I was at [Center for Discovery] for six weeks…They gave me my life back. I’m someone who has been in and out of treatment for my eating disorder and this program was by far the best. I feel so optimistic about my future.”
Natalie F., CFD alum
We’re Changing Lives for the Better
Here are some patient data that tell the story of our alumni success rate*:
*Percentage includes adult and adolescent patients who admitted to the Center for Discovery program in 2022 (between 1/1/2022 and 12/31/2022) and completed the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS, N=1,517).
“I was at [Center for Discovery] for six weeks…They gave me my life back. I’m someone who has been in and out of treatment for my eating disorder and this program was by far the best. I feel so optimistic about my future.”
Natalie F., CFD alum
Compassionate Care & Evidence-Based Treatment
Being away from home at RTC or in a new routine through PHP or IOP treatment can be difficult, especially this time of year. But when you’re in our care, you are surrounded by a team of compassionate experts guided by our Real Life Recovery™ approach. Here’s what you can expect:
- Evidence-based treatment modalities that include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and exposure & response prevention (ERP) therapy
- Experiential therapy, such as art, music and equine (varies per location)
- Unique and innovative dietary program that’s rooted in real-life recovery philosophies
- Emphasis on the non-diet approach of Health at Every Size® (HAES®) within our program
- Educational support program for youth patients
- Nurturing aftercare program that is with patients for life after receiving care
- Free verification of insurance (we accept most major insurance)
*Health At Every Size® and HAES® are registered trademarks of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and used with permission.
Compassionate Care & Evidence-Based Treatment
Being away from home at RTC or in a new routine through PHP or IOP treatment can be difficult, especially this time of year. But when you’re in our care, you are surrounded by a team of compassionate experts guided by our Real Life Recovery™ approach. Here’s what you can expect:
- Evidence-based treatment modalities that include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and exposure & response prevention (ERP) therapy
- Experiential therapy, such as art, music and equine (varies per location)
- Unique and innovative dietary program that’s rooted in real-life recovery
- Emphasis on the non-diet approach of Health at Every Size® (HAES®) within our program
- Educational support program for youth patients
- Nurturing aftercare program that is with patients for life after receiving care
- Free verification of insurance (we accept most major insurance)
*Health At Every Size® and HAES® are registered trademarks of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and used with permission.
Put Your Recovery First During the Holidays
In a season of giving, give yourself your life back – the time is now to overcome an eating disorder. At Center for Discovery, we will make sure that you experience the warmth of the holidays while getting the evidence-based treatment you deserve. Start your recovery journey now and spend your holidays renewed for years to come.
Put Your Recovery First During the Holidays
In a season of giving, give yourself your life back – the time is now to overcome an eating disorder. At Center for Discovery, we will make sure that you experience the warmth of the holidays while getting the evidence-based treatment you deserve. Start your recovery journey now and spend your holidays renewed for years to come.