The Moore Center is guided by the belief that eating disorders are the result of the interplay of various biological, psychological, and social factors. Eating disorders are prevalent in socially and technologically advanced societies. These societies put tremendous pressure on men and women of all ages to fit into socially and aesthetically restricted roles. Our children are constantly exposed to a culture that reveres celebrities, youth and physical beauty. Our patient populations are getting younger and younger, mostly as a result of exposure to these cultural influences.
Families also play a role in the development of the eating disorders. The majority of our patients come from functioning, loving and wholesome families. However, unreasonable expectations for achievement or unresolved underlying conflicts sometimes precipitate the symptoms of an eating disorder in an individual family member. This development can be indicative of a need for change in the family structure. A culture of disordered eating within the family that is multi-generational, biological factors or a combination of these elements will often result in one or more members from the same family suffering from an eating disorder.
We often see personality traits in our patients that indicate a predisposition to the development of an eating disorder. Our patients are usually perfectionists who put unreasonable demands on themselves. They tend to fall into behaviors that are extreme, ranging between excessive control and restrictive behavior to impulsive, self-destructive activities. Other obsessive or compulsive behaviors in our patients are common. These patterns and tendencies reflect the psychological underpinnings of the disorder.
In many cases, inpatient/residential or hospital facilities require outpatient treatment following discharge. The Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 Programs we offer provide structured and focused care for continued recovery and ongoing maintenance.
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