Helping Your Kids Avoid Eating Disorders West Hollywood CA

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.

Twin Town West Hollywood
(310) 623-1477
8739 Santa Monica Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA
Hotline
(866) 594-8844
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Gays and Lesbians

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New Beginnings Recovery Treatment Ctr
(323) 299-2111
7514 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Addiction Alternatives
(310) 275-5433x1
9171 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Asian American Drug Abuse Program Inc
(323) 294-4932
520 North Labrea Ave
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women, DUI/DWI offenders, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Hmong, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese

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Chabad Residential Treatment Center
(323) 956-1365
5675 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Men
Language Services
Farsi, French, Hebrew

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Wonderland Treatment Center LLC
(323) 848-9579
8207 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification, Halfway house, Buprenorphine Services
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Apex Foundation
(323) 851-4777
7231 West Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
(310) 247-1180
8838 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
Hotline
(310) 247-1180
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Seniors/older adults

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Ness Counseling Center Inc
(310) 360-8512x104
8512 Whitworth Drive
Los Angeles, CA
Hotline
(310) 360-8512x104
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Women, Men
Language Services
Spanish

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Do It Now Foundation of
(323) 465-3784
6115 Selma Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Gays and Lesbians, Criminal justice clients
Language Services
Russian, 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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