In honor of 2012 National Eating Disorder Awareness Week from February 26 to March 3, Timberline Knolls will participate in a variety of events and conferences around the country, showing our support of NEDA and honoring its important work. These include:

• Sat., Feb. 25: Providing TK water bottles for the attendees of the Tampa Bay NEDA Walk.
• Sun., Feb. 26: Exhibiting at and participating in the Phoenix NEDA Walk.
• Mon., Feb. 27: TK Community Relations Specialist and former Miss America Kirsten Haglund addressing the student body at The College of New Jersey about body image. Read the rest of this entry »

Is America obsessed with dieting? This thought-provoking question will be explored and exposed in the compelling new documentary, “America the Beautiful 2: The Thin Commandments” by director Darryl Roberts.

Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center and Emory University are hosting a free special screening of Roberts’ new film. The event will be held from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 2 at Emory University’s White Hall 208, 480 Kilgo Circle NE in Atlanta. The event, free and open to the public, will offer complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments as well as a panel discussion of eating disorder experts post screening.  Kim Dennis, MD, medical director of Timberline Knolls, is featured in the film.

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BEDA, a national organization focused on increasing prevention, diagnosis and treatment of binge eating disorder (BED) and associated weight stigma, has named chairman and CEO of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, James Gresham, to its board of directors. Through outreach, education and resources, BEDA facilitates awareness, excellence in care and recovery for those who live with and those who treat BED and its associated conditions.

“The current BEDA board of directors and I are thrilled to have James join the organization,” said Chevese Turner, founder and CEO of BEDA.  “We chose him because he brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for the eating disorders community.  This will complement BEDA’s efforts to fulfill its mission and provide help and hope to those struggling with binge eating disorder.”

Timberline Knolls is a Chicago-based residential treatment center offering an environment of recovery for women and girls ages 12 and older struggling to overcome eating disorders including binge eating disorder, trauma, substance abuse, mood disorders and co-occurring disorders.

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often leads to other mental health disorders, namely eating disorders, addiction and even suicide.  Recently, one of the highest ranking officials in the Army, Gen. Peter Chiarelli, suggested the name of the condition should be changed to Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) because too many soldiers are not seeking proper treatment and are discouraged from understanding the condition.

“I think it’s impressive that the General is advocating for those who suffer the after effects of living through traumatic experiences,” said Kim Dennis, MD, medical director at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center. “The stigma attached to ‘PTSD’ is a roadblock to treatment and recovery for many. Our language does have an impact on those we treat or those we never get to treat.”

Timberline Knolls reports that more than 75 percent of its residents suffer from co-occurring disorders, mainly trauma.  The center’s trauma-informed treatment approach and professional expertise in PTSD helps women and adolescent girls with co-occurring disorders.

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