Sierra Tucson’s Eating Recovery Program provides comprehensive treatment for individuals who are struggling with disordered eating as a co-occurring condition. It supports the recovery process as a secondary program.
Breaking Through Denial
Our treatment model has a strong therapy focus on experiential work, shame reduction, understanding the basic disease concept and recovery. Residents are assisted in developing a balanced fitness regimen. Our Eating Disorder Program assists individuals in breaking through denial by identifying underlying causes.
Nutrition Philosophy
Developed by registered dietitians, the menu at Sierra Tucson focuses on incorporating the latest medical and nutritional recommendations for residents receiving our Eating Recovery Services. Residents are encouraged to learn to enjoy the natural flavor of nutritiously prepared foods without adding artificial flavorings and sweeteners.
Sierra Tucson’s Eating Disorder Program includes a personalized, structured meal plan to assist in learning healthy and balanced eating behaviors. Our meals are based on the American Diabetes Association Exchange Lists. Residents enjoy restaurant outings to apply their new knowledge and skills in a practical setting.
Exercise Groups
Our Eating Disorder Program helps each resident develop a healthy relationship with exercise that is nourishing to the body. Sierra Tucson’s 160-acre campus includes a walking trail, swimming pool* and gym. Our gym contains treadmills, stationary bicycles, StairMaster®, elliptical machines, weight machines and free weights. (*Our pool is temporarily closed)
During an initial consultation, the resident’s current relationship with exercise is explored, and a goal is established to define how the resident would like this relationship to develop. Residents have a customized exercise program that may include strength training, flexibility, yoga and water exercise.
Additionally, they receive valuable instruction from our qualified and knowledgeable fitness staff members to enable them to develop healthy exercise behaviors. Residents receive education on exercise physiology to help them better understand conflicting information presented in magazines and the media.
Therapy
Therapies are offered to residents based on a customized plan created by Sierra Tucson’s on-site clinicians and doctors. View a complete list of therapy options by clicking here.
