12-Step Eating Disorder Treatment
What is a 12-Step program?
A 12-Step program contains guidelines and principles that outline how an individual can recover from addiction, compulsion, and a variety of other behavioral disorders. The program was originally published in the 1939 Alcoholics Anonymous book and was used by recovering alcoholics. Since that time, the program has evolved into other fields of addiction and behavior disorder treatment including eating disorders. Today, there are many facilities that offer a 12-Step eating disorder treatment program throughout the US.
According to the APA (American Psychological Association), the 12-Step process involves:
- admitting that you are powerless to control your addiction or compulsive behavior
- recognizing that only a higher power can be your source of strength
- with the assistance of an experienced member or “sponsor”, you examine the errors you have made in the past
- making amends for your past errors
- learning a new behavior code so that you can start living a new life
- helping those individuals who are suffering with the same conditions that you are
Today there are more than 200 of these fellowships or self-help organizations throughout the world with millions of members that employ the 12-Step recovery principles.
Notable 12-Step support groups
When it comes to 12-Step eating disorder treatment, the different support groups involved play a significant role in the individual’s recovery. Two of the more familiar organizations are EDA (Eating Disorders Anonymous) and OA (Overeaters Anonymous), but there are dozens of others to consider. EDA and OA are recognized as being two of the most effective support groups where anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder are concerned.
Our facility is here to help you
Harmony Grove is an 8-bed eating wellness facility that was developed to help women from all over the world who are suffering with eating disorders. We offer some of the most effective programs in the US including 12-Step eating disorder treatment programs. In addition to our day treatment, intensive out-patient, and residential programs we also offer:
- Aftercare groups – designed for women who have recovered from their eating disorder but want additional support with everyday life and for their relationships
- Individual nutrition and therapy appointments – if you don’t need any of the day treatment, intensive out-patient, and residential programs, this is the best place for you to start your treatment and recovery process
- Weekly fun activities – being located in beautiful San Diego, California enables our clients to participate in numerous fun activities for getting out and starting to enjoy life again
For more information on the Harmony Grove eating wellness center and our 12-Step eating disorder treatment programs please call us at the phone number listed above.