Since the pandemic began, Rock Recovery has experienced a 420% increase in demand for services related to eating disorders. A nonprofit in Rosslyn, Virginia, has seen a big increase in people seeking treatment for mental health challenges. If you struggle with food or you’re feeling disconnected from your body, I’m here to help. After almost 20 years of living struggling with her eating disorder, Hillary felt unhelpable. Finally, she discovered Rock Recovery’s programs and was able to work towards real and lasting recovery.
- Rock offers virtual nationwide faith-based support groups and community education workshops and events to individuals seeking recovery support and their loved ones.
- The relationships you form can provide ongoing support, friendship, and a sense of belonging.
- We are in-network with CareFirst BCBS and Optum/UHC insurances and offer sliding scale rates to all others so that finances are never a barrier to care.
- After almost 20 years of living struggling with her eating disorder, Hillary felt unhelpable.
- At this time our Breaking Bread groups are only open to adults 18+.
Rediscovering Hope: Abigail’s Journey with Selah House
National Eating Disorder week is coming up at the end of February. Christie Bettwy from Rock Recovery joined Kevin to talk about the important issue of eating disorders and share the work that Rock Recovery is doing to give hope. Our Breaking Bread therapy group is a weekly, 90-minute group (60-minute Lunch group) designed to help you challenge food fears in a safe environment with other people who get what you are going through. This group is open to adults (18+) and offers a supported meal led by a therapist, as well as therapeutic discussion. The opinions and views of our guest contributors are shared to provide a broad perspective on eating disorders. These are not necessarily the views of Eating Disorder Hope, but an effort to offer a discussion of various issues by different concerned individuals.
Do I have to be a Christian to join Rock’s programs?
- We’re on a mission to provide educational resources to reduce the stigma around mental illness, increase access to care and educate the local community about eating disorders.
- Rock Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports the journey to freedom from disordered eating through holistic and accessible recovery programming and community empowerment.
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- From there, you can slowly expand your circle by contacting local organizations, healthcare providers, or even online groups dedicated to recovery.
I will be relating to my specific experience here, but I believe the points I cover in this episode can be applied to whatever part of your body is about to be cut open. Click below to schedule a free, 20-minute consultation to get in touch with our clinical team today. We ask that clients commit to the group for a minimum of 8 weeks. This helps promote stability in the group, which creates a safe space for everyone to be vulnerable with one another. Clients are encouraged to utilize the group until they feel solid enough in their recovery to increase their independence and reduce the amount of support they receive.
I utilize a strengths-based approach to advocate for your body, values, and identity-alignment. If you live outside of our program service areas (DC, MD or VA), we are still here to support you. Rock offers virtual nationwide faith-based support groups and community education workshops and events to individuals seeking recovery support and their loved ones. In this podcast Betsy interviews Christie Bettwy, who now runs Rock Recovery in DC. Christie talks about her long journey to freedom after years of obsessive dieting and overeating to the point of bingeing.
Eating Disorder & Mental Health Recovery Specialists
Rock believes in collaborating with providers and professionals across all levels of eating disorder care. Rock’s outpatient programs are designed to complement the work of therapists, dietitians, and doctors, as well as offer components of care that are found in residential, inpatient, and intensive outpatient treatment centers. She never imagined that her dream would have turned into the organization Rock is today. We’re on a mission to provide educational resources to reduce the stigma around mental illness, increase access to care and educate the local community about eating disorders.
Take the First step for yourself or someone your love
Rock Recovery operates from Health At Every Size, weight-inclusive, and trauma informed therapeutic approach. We believe that all are deserving of freedom from disordered eating and we are here to walk alongside you throughout your recovery journey. My therapeutic approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), each of which has been shown to be effective in addressing the underlying emotional and psychological factors being eating disorders. I also incorporate a solution-focused approach to help you identify actionable steps toward recovery, focusing on your strengths and creating intermittent goals for your journey. We love partnering with organizations that are passionate about helping individuals access support to recover and find freedom from an eating disorder. If you are interested in partnering with us, email Kristyn Soto, our Director of Community Partnerships.
While you receive encouragement, you also have the opportunity to extend it to others, creating a cycle of healing and growth. One of the most comforting aspects of being part of a community is feeling understood. Eating disorders are often shrouded in shame and secrecy, which can make it hard to open up to others who have not experienced them. However, when you connect with individuals who have faced similar struggles, you no longer feel like your experience is incomprehensible. Bettwy said she expects virtual programs to remain a crucial part of their treatment method, along with more of a focus on encouraging compassion within the community.
May is mental health awareness month and Kevin Kreuger spoke with Christie Dondero “Bettwy, Executive Director of Rock Recovery to talk about mental health. At this time our Breaking Bread groups are only open to adults 18+. Click here for more information on fees for therapy services and the insurances we accept. Building a supportive community can have long-term benefits that extend far beyond recovery. The relationships you form can provide ongoing support, friendship, and a sense of belonging.
Your use of this site constitutes your acceptance of these terms. If you are an eating disorder treatment provider, what are your thoughts on virtual care? You will be given the opportunity to share additional opinions at the end of the survey. This survey is anonymous but we may use the results in our research findings. Christie Dondero Bettwy is the Executive Director of Rock Recovery. Rock Recovery is an eating disorder therapy nonprofit based rosslyn nonprofit rock recovery helps clients with eating disorders in Arlington, VA.
We are in-network with CareFirst BCBS and Optum/UHC insurances and offer sliding scale rates to all others so that finances are never a barrier to care. Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director of Rock Recovery, joins the podcast to share her personal journey and the importance of educating women of all ages about the harmful effects of eating disorders. The journey of eating disorder recovery can often feel isolating and overwhelming. Whether you are in the early stages of a treatment program or have been working towards healing for some time, it is important to remember that you are not alone.
When you think of community, the first thing that comes to mind might be the idea of people coming together with a common goal. For individuals recovering from an eating disorder, shared experience forms the foundation of these supportive spaces. Recovery is deeply personal, but it does not mean you have to go through it in isolation. Many people have faced similar challenges and have walked the same path, and by sharing these experiences, they can offer wisdom, empathy, and strength. If you’re struggling with food, body image, or emotional eating, I’m here to offer support and practical tools for recovery.