Types of Services

Diets Don’t Work^® provides individual sessions, eating disorder outpatient programs, aftercare, support groups, and an extended care home. Out–of-area clients can reside in structured, semi-structured, or unstructured environments depending on the level of care necessary while attending our outpatient programs.

I. Individual Diets Don't Work^® Sessions

The initial assessment and interview allows the counselor and client to tailor a program to meet the individual’s unique requirements. To date, there are thirty structured sessions used on an individual basis. Each session includes structured materials, homework assignments, self-awareness, insights, and guided imagery or hypnosis to reinforce new thought and behavior patterns that work uniquely for each individual.

II. Eating Disorder Outpatient Programs™

Our Eating Disorder Outpatient Program™ is four days a week for four hours a day. Click here for schedule. Our Outpatient Programs are ideally suited for individuals who have children in school, have daycare available, or work nights. The programs help clients to get back in touch with their Self and internalize their own controls. The homework assignments allow the clients to see their progress as their self-awareness, understanding, and healing take place. The groups are conducted in a supportive, relaxed, and nurturing environment where healing can be shared. Lunch is included and provides an opportunity to discuss feelings around the eating experience. Guided imagery allows the client the opportunity to get comfortable with Self and explore a life free of the distortions of disordered eating.

III. Rebecca's House

Rebecca's House is an Extended Care home centrally located in a quiet, secluded neighborhood. It provides a health conscious and serene environment while recovering from disordered eating. Many of our clients suffering from eating disorders have completed some form of primary treatment. Other individuals need structure and support away from their home environment, but don't fit the criteria for in-patient treatment. Both types of clients do well at Rebecca's House. There are many optional activities such as swimming, cooking classes, sewing, massages, and gardening—all in a warm atmosphere of recovering women helping each other. For more information see Rebecca's House.

V. Aftercare Program

We are committed to making the transition from the Diets Don't Work^® program to continuing-care professionals and resources as easy as possible. We work closely with referring professionals both during treatment and after. After completion of the Diets Don't Work^® program, clients and their families can return at no cost to our Family Group for additional support and guidance. Additionally, this website provides clients with a continuing connection to our program from any location that has Internet access. Check back often for information about our upcoming online sessions, available resources, and recommended reading materials.

VI. Online Sessions

Diets Don't Work^® will soon provide online sessions through this website for those who are physically unable to attend our outpatient programs or individual sessions. Please check back for information on when these sessions will be available.