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Day Treatment is Now Available at The Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek, FL

The Renfrew Center will be accepting patients into our in-person Day Treatment Program at select locations.

Announcing World Mental Health Day 2024

World Mental Health Day, an annual campaign hosted by the World Federation for Mental Health, celebrates awareness for the global community by empowering individuals to take action and create lasting change on the importance of mental health.

In the Media | The Surprising Menopause Side Effect Everyone Needs to Know About

New research shows that women in their 40s are twice as likely to have an eating disorder than breast cancer, yet many women struggling do so in silence due to lack of awareness and treatment options. The Renfrew Center’s Erin Birely, LCPC, joins the conversation as clinicians discuss the risk factors menopause and societal ideals present to body image, as well as tips and resources if you or someone you know is struggling.

In the Media | How Somatic Therapy Helps People with Eating Disorders

The dominant treatment model for eating disorders largely ignores the body – but what if we centered it? The Renfrew Center’s, Susan Kleinman, is joined by Renfrew alum, Ani W. to discuss the benefits of dance/movement therapy for eating disorder recovery.

In the Media | Health Watch: ARFID Is More Than Just Picky Eating

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, commonly known as ARFID, can be quickly dismissed as picky eating. However, if left untreated, this eating disorder can interfere with a person’s life and cause serious health complications. The Renfrew Center’s, Bridget Shertzer, joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the disorder, warning signs, and how to help.

In the Media | Breaking the Silence: Deep Dive into Eating Disorders and Recovery with Dr. Samantha DeCaro

While awareness for eating disorders has been increasing, there’s still plenty that is misunderstood and stereotypes that continue to perpetuate in society. Renfrew’s Dr. Sam DeCaro, joins this episode to provide truths and insights if you or a loved one are struggling.

In the Media | How Does Social Media Affect Our Body Image? Expert Explains.

With the neverending stream of fads on Social Media, maintaining a positive body image can be a daunting task. Bridget Shertzer, MS, LPC, Site Director at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia-Center City joined PHL17 to talk about avoiding unhealthy trends on social media.

In the Media | Eating Disorder Recovery During Passover

Sarah Bateman, LCSW, discusses the challenges Passover presents to those in eating disorder recovery and how to overcome its possible triggers and challenges.

The Renfrew Center Relocates its New York City Treatment Facility

The Renfrew Center of New York City is pleased to announce that we have moved to a newer, bigger, brighter location just two blocks away from its original site, which opened in 1994.