Dr. Benita Roberts Owner of Avalon Hills Discusses Eating Disorders

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb 16, 2009 -
Join Jacqueline Foreman and her special guest Dr. Susie author of the book It's Not About The Weight. They will be joined by Dr. Benita Roberts, owner of one of the best treatment centers in the country for those affected by eating disorders, Avalon Hills. The show will air live on Wedensday, February 18th, 2009 at www.blogtalkradio.com/yourmentalhealth and can also be listened to in archived format after it airs.  Listeners are encouraged to call in and ask questions at 347-838-9159.

Avalon Hills Eating Disorder Treatment Center is for Adult & Teen Females Suffering from Anorexia & Bulimia.  The Avalon Hills eating disorder treatment center helps female adolescents and adults overcome eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia by changing the way they view their bodies and their surroundings. They believe that every girl needs three things to rise above the negative beliefs and cultural influences that contribute to the development of eating disorders. They believe the three cornerstones for positive change are: New Information, New Insights,  New Experiences.

Dr. Quakenbush-Roberts is a licensed psychologist (Utah license # 376641-2501), with 16 years of clinical experience having served children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of mental health disorders in both inpatient, residential, and out-patient settings. Along with her husband, Gary Roberts, she is one of the original founders of Avalon Hills. The core philosophy underlying the Avalon Hills eating disorder treatment center first originated out of her thesis and doctoral research (Quakenbush, Stein & Doty, 1996; 1998), which focused on females who overcame eating disorders, and the reported factors that facilitated their recovery. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychology at Utah State University in 1998. Initially, Dr. Quakenbush-Roberts was responsible for program development, implementation and supervision of therapeutic interventions, staff training, licensing requirements, business development, and coordination of business/clinical operations. Currently, Dr. Quakenbush-Roberts is the acting CEO. Since first opening the doors of Avalon Hills in March 2003, Dr. Quakenbush-Roberts has been committed to continually improving the treatment programs of Avalon Hills, while simultaneously evolving the organization into a thriving, dynamic organization. Dr. Quakenbush-Roberts is a member of the Avalon Hills Executive Team and Governing Body. Dr. Quakenbush-Roberts is a member of the American Psychological Association, Utah Psychological Association, Academy of Eating Disorders, National Association of Eating Disorders, and Society of Adolescent Medicine.

Avalon Hills tailors each resident's treatment program to her individual needs, using both scientific and holistic treatment approaches. Each activity is designed to help residents put the things they learn here into the context of their everyday lives, so they can apply them to the pressures they will face when they return home. Avalon Hills remains committed to individualized, comprehensive programs for all clients we serve. Their eating disorder clinic is located in Utah.

Please join us for this informative show on eating disorders of all kinds.

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