Helping Your Kids Avoid Eating Disorders Murphysboro IL

Be a good role model in regard to sensible eating, sensible exercising and self-acceptance; Help your child develop appreciation for others - especially women - for who they are and what they do and not for what they look like or how they dress up; Do not limit your child’s caloric intake unless a physician has instructed you to do so.

Perry County Counseling Center Inc
(618) 457-4144
1110 Cedar Court
Carbondale, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Southern IL Regional Social Services
(618) 457-6703x248
604 East College Street
Carbondale, IL
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Substance abuse
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Women, DUI/DWI offenders
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Carbondale DUI and Counseling Program
(618) 457-4044
2015 West Main Street
Carbondale, IL
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Substance abuse
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DUI/DWI offenders

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EL Rincon Community Clinic
(773) 276-0200x226
3809 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse , Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Detoxification
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
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ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Abacus Program
(847) 742-0413
555 Tollgate Street
Elgin, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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DUI/DWI offenders

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Perry Counseling Center Inc
(618) 542-4357
1016 South Madison Street
Du Quoin, IL
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(618) 542-4357
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Women, Men, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Specialized Assistance Services NFP
(312) 808-3210x113
2101 South Indiana Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Seniors/older adults, Pregnant/postpartum women, Women, Men, Criminal justice clients

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Weckler and Associates, Limited
(815) 344-6900
5400 West Elm Street
McHenry, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients

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Aunt Marthas Youth Service Center
(708) 679-8000
440 Forest Boulevard
Park Forest, IL
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Substance abuse
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Outpatient
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Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Men

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Helping Your Kids Avoid Eating Disorders

Your child is experiencing bodily changes that may become a major trouble later on if not treated early in life right from the time when your child starts showing the signs of changes in his/her emotional well-being particularly related to his/her body image. Dr. Susan Mendelsohn, a clinical psychologist from Florida suggests the following activities to assist you in giving your child positive reinforcement.Educate your child about the genetic differences in body types and the nature of prejudice; avoid placing judgments upon people who do not meet your standards for beauty. Refrain from giving critical comments like, “You’ll look more beautiful if you lose some pounds,” or “Don’t eat so much. It will make you fat.” Discuss with your child the dangers of trying to alter body shape through dieting. Emphasize the value of choosing the right kinds of food and moderate exercise for stamina and cardiovascular fitness; avoid labeling foods as “good” or “bad” and “low-fat” or “fattening”.

Avoid Eating Disorders in Your Kids by Monitoring their Diet

Be a good role model in regard to sensible eating, sensible exercising and self-acceptance; Help your child develop appreciation for others - especially women - for who they are and what they do and not for what they look like or how they dress up; Do not limit your child’s caloric intake unless a physician has instructed you to do so. Children need a variet...

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