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FREE BOOKMARK INSIDE!Nationwide Leader in Eating Disorder Treatment for Children and Adolescents, Ages 8-17Providing Hope for a Brighter Tomorrow

Treatment That Leads to a Full and Healthy Life for Your Child When your child is struggling with an eating disorder, their pain is your pain. Maybe you’ve tried to manage their illness yourself or maybe you’ve reached out for help, but nothing has seemed to work. Either way, you are feeling helpless and overwhelmed with worry about how to help your loved one. At Eating Recovery Center (ERC), we understand this dark time. We are the nation’s foremost center for eating disorders specializing in treating children and teens struggling with anorexia, bulimia, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder and other related disorders. Our expert care teams guide our patients and their families through this illness and back onto a path where life will once again be lled with light and hope.“Recovery was getting to know myself over again because I had forgotten who I was and what I wanted for myself because I was so focused on my disorder behaviors. ~ Kate, ERC Program AlumnusERC Alumnus Kate and Mom

A COMPASSIONATE CARE TEAMYour child will be cared for by a team of renowned experts who specialize in treating children and adolescents, ages 8-17, with eating disorders and other co-occurring mental health issues. Our comprehensive team will treat your loved one as a whole person. They will help them better understand their illness, learn coping skills and tools to build resilience, and discover the life they want.Expert treatment team includes: PsychiatristIndividual Therapist/Family TherapistDietitianPrimary Care Physician NurseEducation SpecialistPROVEN, EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT Based on your loved one’s unique needs, our treatment team will develop a customized, evidence-based treatment plan. Your child will participate in individual and age-appropriate group therapy sessions. Group therapy will provide them with a safe, nurturing environment where they can connect with others who are in a similar situation and practice newly learned skills.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPORTNourishing your child’s body is an important rst step in treatment. It’s the beginning of reengaging physical functions that were compromised by the eating disorder. If weight restoration is needed, our medical staff and dietitian will carefully and safely manage this process. A highly skilled registered dietitian will work with your child to support them in overcoming fears around food and eating. They’ll also work closely with you to teach you the skills and the fundamentals of nutrition, food portioning and food plating, so that you will be able to continue meal planning and meal support for your child after treatment. A SPACE FOR HEALINGYour child’s environment is another important aspect of recovery. Your child will be placed within a treatment group — or as we call it, a village — with youths of similar ages and diagnoses. Our child and adolescent spaces are designed with young adults in mind, with homelike furnishings, colors and artwork that support healing and tranquility.

SCHOOL SUPPORT We understand how important it is for your child to continue with their education while in treatment, and to be successful after treatment in an academic setting. An education specialist is available to help patients with their daily schoolwork and support them as they transition back to school. In addition, their therapist will work with them to continue to develop the skills needed to function well at school.LEVELS OF CAREThrough our assessment process, a licensed, master’s-level clinician will determine the appropriate level of care for your loved one. Through our program, your child will be able to seamlessly transition to a lower level of care or step up to a higher level of care. • INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNIT 24 hours per day, 7 days per week in a specialized hospital setting• INPATIENT PROGRAM 24 hours per day, 7 days per week support and medical monitoring• RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM 24 hours per day, 7 days per week for medically stable patients • PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM Day treatment for 10 hours M-F, 8 hours S-S, 7 days per week•• INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (On-Site and Virtual – Eating Recovery At Home) Outpatient care for 3 hours per day, 3 days per week of group therapy, nutrition and mealtime support, plus one weekly individual/family session and one weekly session with a registered dietitian

The Role of Family in Patient SuccessFAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE: • Family therapy sessions• Family support groups (in-person and virtual)• Family education groups/webinars• Online support groupsWe consider families to be an essential part of the recovery process. We empower parents and other caregivers to become agents of change and healing for their loved ones, and we support them every step of the way with community, compassion and expert guidance. Our program is rooted in family-based treatment (FBT) and emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) to educate parents and families about eating disorders and how to effectively parent a child who is struggling.

The Role of Family in Patient SuccessWe consider families to be an essential part of the recovery process. We empower parents and other caregivers to become agents of change and healing for their loved ones, and we support them every step of the way with community, compassion and expert guidance. Our program is rooted in family-based treatment (FBT) and emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT) to educate parents and families about eating disorders and how to effectively parent a child who is struggling.OUTCOMES ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••97% of parents would recommend the ERC's child & adolescent program to others in need of its services. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••98% of parents agree that their experience at ERC was helpful.

“We cannot thank ERC enough for helping us through my daughter’s darkest time.~ Parent of Belen G., ERC Program AlumnusProgramming for ages 10 and under varies by treatment program and location.Most major commercial insurance accepted.Contact us today for a complimentary assessment with a master's-level clinician or a verication of your benets.1-877-825-8584 | EatingRecovery.comCalifornia • Colorado • Illinois • Maryland Ohio • Texas • Washington For a list of current virtual programs and states, visitEatingRecovery.com/AtHome©2024 Eating Recovery Center, Inc. All rights reserved. ERC-CPB3039 2/13/24