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In the Media | How to Deal With a Partner Who Body Shames You

Body Shaming is defined as any comment that implies that your body needs to be “fixed.” Dr. Sam DeCaro, Psy.D discusses how body shaming can be a form of emotional abuse and the dangers of these comments.

In the Media | How to Avoid Body Shaming During a Day of Feasting on Thanksgiving

Dr. Erin Wentroble, PsyD, Site Director of the Renfrew Center of Pittsburgh, provides insight on surviving the holidays and  advises how to avoid triggering conversations based around food.

In the Media | For the Last Time: Body Types Are Not Trends

Dr. Sam DeCaro, PsyD, discusses the dangers of treating bodies as commodities and how to reject the concept of trending body types.

In the Media | M.A.S.K Family Matters Radio Show

Sarah Bateman, LCSW, discusses the unique challenges of the Jewish Community during the holiday season.

In the Media | Renfrew Center Celebrates Relocation Of South Jersey Treatment Center

A treatment facility for those with eating disorders is now in a more spacious location in South Jersey, just three miles from where it opened in 2012.

In the Media | Renfrew Center World Mental Health Day

On October 10th, individuals across the world will be celebrating and honoring what has become known as World Mental Health Day, a collective day of reflection and awareness. In this interview with The Quad, Sam DeCaro, PsyD, Director of Clinical Outreach and Education for The Renfrew Center discusses the different support opportunities for alumni and the greater community.

In the Media | Renfrew Center to host 10 free virtual events for World Mental Health Day

On October 10th, The Renfrew Center, a national foundation with facilities that offer treatments for women battling eating disorders, will host 10 different virtual events to recognize World Mental Health Day. In this interview with The Southern Illinoisan, Gari Matsey, Site Director at The Renfrew Center of Chicago breaks down the different support opportunities we’re offering throughout the day.

The Renfrew Center of Southern New Jersey Has MOVED!

The Renfrew Center of Southern New Jersey is pleased to announce that we have moved to a newer, bigger and brighter location in Mount Laurel, just 3 miles away from our original site which opened in 2012.

In the Media | New Survey Shows 88% of College Students Say Social Media Makes Body Image Worse

Nearly thirty million Americans suffer from an eating disorder, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. In this video interview with Fox 43, hear from Kristin Szostak, LPC, Regional AVP of Operations for The Renfrew Center and Renfrew Alum, Mia K. as they discuss the impact social media has on body image.