Using evidenced based therapies, we specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, body image issues, and adjustment issues. Individual Counseling: Individual therapy is provided by therapists whom specialize in anxiety, depression and the psychological spectrum of eating disorders. Goals of treatment include building skills to regulate emotions, understanding and resolving underlying issues that contributed to the development of eating disorders, building healthier relationships, improving self worth, gaining ability to utilize effective coping strategies and reducing fear. Clients will then be equipped to deal with emotions and if applicable, work on returning to normal eating patterns. During the assessment process the therapist and the client will discuss additional services as listed below that may be an important part of the treatment plan. Group Counseling: Group experience is a beneficial addition to treatment. It offers individuals the opportunity to discuss their struggles with others who are experiencing similar issues. Below are the group experiences we offer at Center of Hope:
-Encountering Life Competently - an educationally based group that helps develop life skills. Through this 4- week group, individuals will learn mindfulness, stress management, identifying and regulating emotions, and more. This group is ideal for those who experience depression, anxiety or are in the beginning stages of Eating Disorder recovery.
-Breakaway - Utilizing a structured format, the focus of this group will be on helping individuals build awareness, understanding, and the skills necessary for recovery. This group meets every week for 10 weeks.
-Feelings not Food Group- a group for individuals that are stuck in a love hate relationship with food. This group is intended to free people from obsessive and disordered patterns of avoiding and coping with emotions by stuffing, numbing and distracting themselves with overeating. By learning skills that modify the relationship with food to become one of nourishment and pleasure we restore food to it's intended role. The participants also gain tools to skillfully navigate and manage their emotions, thus decreasing their reliance on overeating, while building internal strength and confidence.
-Mirror Mirror - a group that empowers individuals to cultivate acceptance and gratitude for themselves and their bodies, peace and compassion in their minds, and teaches them to be thoughtful consumers who do not accept marketing attempts aimed at promoting self-loathing. Through education, skills attainment and shared experience clients are taught to practice self-love, challenge toxic societal messages, and begin to develop a nurturing relationship with their bodies.
Dietetic Services: Although many eating disorder clients are their own "experts" when it comes to calories and food information, dietetic services are an important addition to treatment as a whole. Our program refers to Registered Dietician Kati Mora, to provide dietetic services for our clients whom provides services out of her office located at 113 W Broadway, Suite 200, Mt. For more information please contact Kati Mora at (989) 400-1478 or visit her website at: katimora.com
Yoga: Center of Hope will soon be offering yoga classes provided by a certified mindfully based yoga instructor. This practice will give individuals the opportunity to exercise mindfulness and body acceptance. Medical Professionals: To ensure holistic treatment, clients may be referred to a medical professional to address needs in the areas of: physical health, medication, biological history, etc. Although this area does not have a medical facility that specializes in eating disorders, referrals will be made as appropriate to trusted and reputable professionals in the area that have experience in working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders and/or eating disorders. Case Consultation: To ensure effective treatment, the treatment team as mentioned above will hold regular consultation meetings. A comprehensive approach is necessary to foster recovery
