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Everybody Knows Somebody. Rosewood Gets Involved in 2012 Eating Disorder Awareness Week
 

Everybody Knows Somebody. In recognition of the 25th Anniversary of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDA) February 26 – March 3, 2012, Rosewood Center for Eating Disorders invites you to join us in our efforts to educate the community about eating disorders, provide resources for early detection and intervention and spread a message of hope.  

 

“Rosewood actively participates and contributes to the education and prevention of eating disorders on both a national and international level,” says Michelle Klinedinst, MD, CEDS, Executive Vice President, “National Eating Disorder Awareness week allow us to extend our reach even further to individuals, professionals and organizations through these informative and motivational events and activities.”
 

This year, NEDA challenged the community to do just one thing to help raise awareness and provide accurate information about eating disorders. Rosewood responded by participating in and planning five great events throughout the week.
 

February 23, 2012: Justine J. Reel, PhD, LPC, CC-AASPspecializing in sport medicine/eating disorders and consultant to the Olympic Training Centers will be presenting Promoting “Intuitive Exercise”: Exercise Education and Eating Disorder Treatment at Rosewood’s Main Campus.

 
February 26, 2012: Eating Disorder Awareness Week kicks-off with Phoenix’s first Eating Disorder Awareness Walk from 6-9am. Rosewood and others from the area will help to raise awareness and funds for NEDA by participating in a mile-long walk around the zoo. Lace up your shoes and come stroll with us at the NEDA Walk.

 

February 27, 2012: Brad Lamm, BR-I, CAI author, teacher and interventionist best known for helping people make life-enhancing change on The Dr. OZ Show and The Today Show will present to our staff and clients at A New Journey in Santa Monica, CA on The Ecosystem of the Family and the Effects of Eating Disorders and Addictions

 

February 28, 2012: Brad Lamm, BR-I, CAI author, teacher and interventionist best known for helping people make life-enhancing change on The Dr. OZ Show and The Today Show will travel from A New Journey in Santa Monica, CA to Wickenburg, AZ present on the popular topic The Ecosystem of the Family and the Effects of Eating Disorders and Addictions.This motivational event will be presented to the Rosewood Center staff and clients.

 

February 29, 2012: Kitty Westin, prominent speaker and one of the first advocates for Eating Disorders will share her story and how she recovered from the death of her daughter by becoming an activist and advocate for people struggling with eating disorders in a talk titled A Mothers Journey from Despair to Hope. Kitty will be speaking to the Rosewood staff and current clients on her advocacy work and recovery for Eating Disorders.

 

To impress the importance of eating disorder Awareness we are also implementing a center wide body image project using life size mannequins. Each client will have the opportunity to create a unique work of art that is imaginative, creative and meaningful to their own recovery. The completed works of art will be displayed in pictures on our website.

 

In addition to Rosewood events, volunteers across the country and internationally will host creative events, distribute educational materials, post facts and referrals to help on social media sites, and more. To learn more about how you can get involved or attend one of the Rosewood events, please contact Libby.Neal@rosewoodranch.com or visit www.rosewoodranch.com.

 

Meet Misty: The Newest Member of the Rosewood Team  

We are pleased to welcome the newest member of the canine therapy team, Misty – a black Labradoodle born on March 9, 2011 in Fayette, Ohio.From birth, it was evident Misty was meant to be a therapy dog with her mild manner and affectionate attitude. In Ohio, Misty attended a adolescent vocational school where her training was overseen by a professional dog trainer. She was a busy girl spending weekdays at training school and weekends back with the breeder. She passed her AKC Canine Good Citizen test with flying colors and made her way to her permanent home at Rosewood.  

 The day she arrive the mood on the adolescent unit was electric. The residents were excited to meet the fluffy, black dog they had heard so much about.

 

Misty, is already making friends and keeping spirits up at Rosewood. “We have seen an immediate, positive impact on our residents,” said Rosewood’s Group Specialist and Canine Therapy leader, Cheryl Musick. “She has become a close, welcomed companion to everyone here at the adolescent unit.”

 

Rosewood’s wellness programs, which have traditionally included art and equine therapy, now include canine therapy as well. At Rosewood, Misty helps residents strengthen self-esteem, interact in social settings, increase levels of trust and reduce anxiety and loneliness. The adolescent residents are enjoying the increased amount of responsibility as they continue her obedience training and tend to her overall health and well-being.

 

 

Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders is proud to be a 2012 Gold-level Sustaining Sponsor of the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA). Rosewood is also proud to be a sponsor of the 2012 Phoenix NEDA Walk to be held February 26, 2012.

 

“NEDA has long been a strong advocate and resource for individuals struggling with eating disorders and their families,” said Michelle Klinedinst, MS, CEDS. “Our partnership with NEDA is a natural extension of our high-caliber treatment programs, our advocacy and our goal to educate all on eating disorders.”

 

NEDA, formed in 2001, is seen as a leading resource for individuals, families and loved ones to learn about eating disorders, find treatment and is an advocate for prevention, cures and access to quality care. To learn more visit http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.

 

Jessica Hyde, MM, MT-BC Music Therapist At Rosewood, Music therapy complements both the traditional and experiential therapies we provide.  Like other experiential therapies, music accesses emotions through a different "language" than traditional therapies.  One of music's most powerful characteristics is its ability to cut through intellect, and move directly to the heart--eliciting feelings and emotional responses on an almost automatic level.  Music provides a safe and a structured medium in which a patient can begin to experience a wide variety of feelings that are often lost or covered up in eating disorders and addictions.

Rosewood Centers Featured on New Television Show Intervention Canada

Intervention Canada, the Canadian version of the Emmy-Award-winning A&E series Intervention, will premiere this fall. Intervention Canada is a gripping one-hour documentary series that explores the terrifying reality those with addiction to drugs, alcohol or other compulsive behavior and how it is threatening their lives and destroying their families.

“We are very pleased to partner with the Intervention Canada television show” said Michelle Klinedinst, MS, CEDS, Executive Director or Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders. “Intervention has truly resonated with television audiences in the US and we hope Intervention Canada has the same impact in Canada.”

Intervention is a powerful series that sheds much light on how individuals and families cope in the face of addiction. The Canadian edition enables us to share with our viewers impactful true stories from across our country, exposing a far too common reality yet also sharing a vital message of hope.

Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders was selected as the United States top private eating disorder treatment location for the show. Rosewood stepped forward to participate in the Canadian production of Intervention, to offer the patient a lifeline to the very best treatment in the US.

The episode featuring Rosewood will air on Slice™ on October 28, 2011 8pm. Check your local listings for more details.

Rosewood Physician Assistant Recognized as Preceptor of the Year by Midwestern University

Jan Malacara, a Physician Assistant at Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders has been named Preceptor of the Year by the College of Health Sciences at Midwestern University.

Malacara has been providing practical instruction to medical students for over nine years. She began precepting with medical students from Texas Tech School of Medicine. During her tenure with Rosewood, she has instructed Physician Assistant students and helped instruct Doctor of Osteopathy students from Midwestern University.  

Malacara’s experience in general medicine, family medicine, allergies, asthma and immunology, rheumatology, diabetes, urgent care medicine and psychiatry makes her uniquely qualified to teach both the physical and emotional aspects of Eating Disorder care.

Malacara is a 1993 graduate from West Virginia-based Alderson Broaddus College, earning a Bachelors of Science in Medical Science.  She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA) and in joint sonography. A native Arizonian, Jan has published several articles on various medical topics for professionals.

The Rosewood Institute Delivers Innovative Training at Cape Cod Symposium for Addictive Disorders

Experiential Music Session at CCCSADThe Rosewood Institute just completed its second dynamic eating disorder training designed to provide healthcare professionals with practical knowledge considered essential to working with eating disorder clients. More than 900 addictions and eating disorders treatment professionals from across the United States, Canada and 12 counties around the world convened in beautiful Cape Cod, Massachusetts for the 24th annual Cape Cod Symposium for Addictive Disorders (CCSAD). The CCSAD is one of the oldest and largest annual meetings dedicated to continuing education and networking in the field of addictions.

By moving traditional lectures beyond the podium and into the practical, Rosewood Institute faculty provided several hundred participants with real-world scenarios and situations to enhance their own treatment of patients with eating disorders. The unique curriculum and experiential training sessions captivated audience members and left them wanting more practical tools and resources.

"It was refreshing to have very knowledgeable presenters who are running an actual treatment program conduct the training," said conference attendee Sue Smith, "I am looking forward to future institute events and will tell my co-workers about this have to attend event."

"The Rosewood Institute has been a vision of mine for years," says Executive Director Michelle Klinedinst, MS, CEDS. "I am proud to spearhead the creation of this one of a kind curriculum to provide new, innovative ways for treatment professionals to engage their clients and get to the root of their eating disorder and co-occurring addictive disorders."

Rosewood Institute is proud to be the exclusive Eating Disorder partner with C4 Recovery Solutions and their Cape Cod Symposium and West Coast Symposiums on Addictive Disorders. The team is currently hard at work preparing a curriculum that builds upon the innovation presented for next year's conference.

Mark your calendars for the next Rosewood Institute Event at the 3rd annual West Coast Symposium for Addictive Disorders conference in June 2012. This event is the west coast version/counterpart of the Cape Cod Symposium for Addictive Disorders.

If you want to learn more about The Rosewood Institute, the materials presented, or joining our speaker's bureau please contact Libby Neal at Libby.Neal@rosewoodranch.com.

Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders Adds Renowned Medical Consultant to Team

Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders announced distinguished academician, practicing psychiatrist and researcher Timothy D. Brewerton, MD, DFAPA, FAED will join its team of experts as a medical consultant.

Dr. Brewerton will be an integral faculty member of The Rosewood Institute™ umbrella which was formed to enhance eating disorder training and education for professionals. With this collaboration, The Rosewood Institute along with Dr. Brewerton will deliver relevant information to mental health professionals at various training venues nationwide.

Furthermore, Dr. Brewerton will provide ongoing cutting edge professional development opportunities to Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders’ team of experts. This additional education and support will be provided at all of the organization’s locations – Wickenburg’s Rosewood Ranch and Rosewood Capri as well as its Outpatient clinics in Tempe, AZ and Santa Monica, CA.

Dr. Brewerton, bringing 35+ years of experience to his new position, is a renowned leader in the eating disorders industry. This highly regarded clinician, researcher and academician is triple board certified in general psychiatry, child/adolescent psychiatry and forensic psychiatry. He has worked on cutting-edge research projects for the National Institute of Mental Health and alongside notable folks, including Dr. Walter Kaye. A distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and founding fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders, Dr. Brewerton has published more than 100 articles and book chapters on various aspects of eating disorders.

"Dr. Brewerton’s addition takes Rosewood to another level of recognition and expertise in the industry," said Rosewood’s Executive Director, Michelle Klinedinst MS, CEDS. "His extensive background will be a strong asset to the Rosewood team."

New at CCSAD 2011 The Rosewood Institute™ A 13.5 CE Eating Disorder Curriculum

The Rosewood Institute will be offering 13.5 hours of eating disorder specific education at the upcoming 2011 Cape Cope Symposium September 8-11, 2011.  The Rosewood Institute’s curriculum is designed to provide healthcare professionals with practical hands on experience and knowledge considered essential to working with eating disorder clients. The eating disorder curriculum covers best practice treatment modalities for eating disorders and will familiarize the student with the medical, nutritional, and emotional aspects of eating disorders as well as, individual, group, and family treatments for eating disorders. Take home tools and techniques will be provided. To see more details on the presentations, click here or visit www.ccsad.com.

Rosewood is pleased to welcome the newest member of our family Cash!

Cash comes to Rosewood from Missouri where he was rescued from a shelter and trained to be a therapy dog. He will be spending time on the adult and adolescent units at the Ranch  as part of our Eating Disorder Treatment Programs.  Cash, along with his trained handler, will work with our residents to help residents develop self esteem, learn how to interact in social settings, increase levels of trust, improve interactions with staff and peers, and reduce anxiety and loneliness. Canine Therapy is also known to improve fine motor skills and increase cognitive function.

New at WCSAD 2011 The Rosewood Institute™ A 12 CE Eating Disorder Curriculum

The Rosewood Institute will be offering 12 hours of eating disorder specific education at the upcoming 2011 West Coast Symposium June 2-5, 2011.  The Rosewood Institute’s curriculum is designed to provide healthcare professionals with beginner to intermediate, practical, knowledge considered essential to working with eating disorder clients. The eating disorder curriculum covers best practice treatment modalities for eating disorders and will familiarize the student with the medical, nutritional, and emotional aspects of eating disorders as well as, individual, group, and family treatments for eating disorders. More details coming soon. Now offering CEU's for CEDS and CEDRD. Please check back for more information or visit www.wcsad.com.

Rosewood's Executive Director Featured on Dr. Oz

Rosewood's Executive Director, Michelle Klinedinst, MS, CEDS, was featured on a recent episode of The Dr. Oz Show that explored the topic men with eating disorders. The first segment of the show aired last April and the follow-up segment ran in November.

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Hope For Eating Disorder Victims -- Rosewood on The Dr. Oz Show
By Mehmet Oz, MD

In a healthy person, the mind and the body work together dynamically. But what happens when your brain turns against your body? As any victim of anorexia nervosa can attest, the consequences are both tragic and severe. In this illness, psychological and social factors create a disturbing self-image that results in a mental and physical deterioration.

Although traditionally associated with women, anorexia can also occur in men – in fact, one recent Harvard study reported that men represented around 25% of anorexic and bulimic patients.

On today’s show (Thursday, April 8, 2010), our guest Bryan struggles with the crippling hand of this devastating disease. Now 40 years old, Bryan has struggled with anorexia since high school. He currently weighs just 76 pounds and his body fat is less than 4%. A normal range for Bryan’s age is around 11% - 21.9%.

Without adequate fat intake, your body cannot make sufficient amounts of many basic hormones your brain needs to function properly.  Brain cells begin to die as your blood sugar plummets. The victim is at risk for depression, infections, and severe heart problems because of a lack of electrolytes. If malnutrition becomes severe enough, every organ system in the body is at risk for irreparable damage.  

Treatment for anorexia is complicated.  It often is very difficult for a victim to identify their eating habits as the primary problem. Instead, they view their habits as a solution to other underlying issues, and never appreciate the actual disorder at work. Both nutritional restoration and emotional treatment are essential to achieving long-term recovery. If your partner or someone you know struggles with low weight and food restrictions, obsessions and compulsions, they could be at risk for an eating disorder.

For years, Bryan’s family has tried to understand the challenges he faces. As Bryan enters treatment, at Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders, they remain optimistic and hopeful that he can significantly improve his quality of life. In the face of such a destructive and consuming illness, perhaps the greatest hope is for Bryan to make sense of the world around him by rebuilding a healthy relationship between body and mind. 

Please visit the links below to view the clips:

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/bryan-blixer-battling-anorexia-pt-1
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/bryan-blixer-battling-anorexia-pt-2
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/bryan-blixer-battling-anorexia-pt-3

Insurance Accepted for Medically Supervised Detoxification

Rosewood is pleased to announce we now accept most major insurance for our medically supervised and licensed 4-bed detoxification center, providing a safe, supportive, homelike environment to help you through your withdrawal. Our medical staff and health care professionals are available 24-hours a day to manage and oversee the acute physical symptoms that often accompany withdrawal from alcohol and drugs. We can help you detoxify from the following:

• Alcohol

• Amphetamines

• Benzodiazepines

• Narcotics

• Opiates

• Prescription Drugs

Through the use of medications, our doctor, a certified addiction specialist, with over 20 years of experience, is able to first moderate and eventually eliminate withdrawal symptoms.

The goals of a medically supervised detoxification are:

• Manage and eliminate medically dangerous withdrawal symptoms

• Reduce of the physical discomfort associated with withdrawal

• Medical management of any co-existing medical disorders

• Medical management of any co-existing emotional disorders

Rosewood's medically supervised detoxification involves:

• Supportive environment and staff sensitive to detox needs

• Symptom relief

• Frequent monitoring of physical functions and condition

• Suboxone use when medically indicated

Once you have completed the detoxification program and you are starting to feel like yourself again, the next step is to help you find a treatment program to meet your individual needs. Our expert and knowledgeable team will work collaboratively with you and review different treatment options.