Helping Your Kids Avoid Eating Disorders Sebastian FL

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.

Breakthrough Recovery Services Inc
(772) 581-0610
1623 U.S. Highway 1
Sebastian, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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New Horizons of the Treasure Coast Inc
(772) 778-7217
777 37th Street
Vero Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Breakthrough Recovery Services Inc
(772) 978-9331
1717 20th Street
Vero Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Center for Drug Free Living Inc
(321) 726-2889
4670 Lipscomb Street
Palm Bay, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Harbor City Counseling Center
(321) 722-5022
129 West Hibiscus Boulevard
Melbourne, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Mental Health Association/Indian River
(772) 569-9788
777 37th Street
Vero Beach, FL
Hotline
(772) 562-2000
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Hanley Hall
(772) 778-9896
3395 11th Court
Vero Beach, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Outpatient

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Central Florida Treatment Center
(321) 951-9750
2198 Harris Avenue
Palm Bay, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
Spanish

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Circles of Care Inc
(321) 722-5200
400 East Sheridan Road
Melbourne, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less)
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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ACT Center Inc
(800) 316-7610
1900 South Harbor City Boulevard
Melbourne, FL
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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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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