The Philosophy
"Willpower alone does not work, because it’s a disease."
Millions of Americans suffer from an eating disorder like Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating. Their lives are controlled by food. Gaining or losing weight becomes the focus of their existence. They often feel guilty, isolated, depressed and ashamed. They may be compulsively overeating, binge purging, or starving themselves. All of them have one thing in common - they are suffering from an eating disorder which can be fatal if left untreated. With professional support, lifelong recovery and freedom from an eating disorder can be achieved. The key to recovery is to understand the cause of the self-destructive behavior and to acquire the tools to facilitate the necessary changes. This is the core of the Rader Programs' philosophy.
It's not your fault.
You're not alone.
We can help.
We believe that eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating have acted as a survival mechanism to help the individual cope with their life. For this reason, we not only address the mistaken beliefs but also teach each individual new coping techniques to handle life's situations.
Most eating disorder treatment programs for Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating utilize a reward and punishment system. We do not utilize such systems because they are ineffective. Individuals with eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating have spent enough time punishing themselves already. Rader Programs' approach is centered on the individual. All aspects of the individual's life are explored and addressed in a supportive environment. We do not concentrate solely on the symptoms of the eating disorders, or focus on dieting. Instead individual, family, and group counseling, as well as nutritional guidance, exercise training, and educational sessions are all combined to create the path toward recovery.
Millions of Americans suffer from an eating disorder like Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating. Their lives are controlled by food. Gaining or losing weight becomes the focus of their existence. They often feel guilty, isolated, depressed and ashamed. They may be compulsively overeating, binge purging, or starving themselves. All of them have one thing in common - they are suffering from an eating disorder which can be fatal if left untreated. With professional support, lifelong recovery and freedom from an eating disorder can be achieved. The key to recovery is to understand the cause of the self-destructive behavior and to acquire the tools to facilitate the necessary changes. This is the core of the Rader Programs' philosophy.
It's not your fault.
You're not alone.
We can help.
We believe that eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating have acted as a survival mechanism to help the individual cope with their life. For this reason, we not only address the mistaken beliefs but also teach each individual new coping techniques to handle life's situations.
Most eating disorder treatment programs for Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating utilize a reward and punishment system. We do not utilize such systems because they are ineffective. Individuals with eating disorders like Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating have spent enough time punishing themselves already. Rader Programs' approach is centered on the individual. All aspects of the individual's life are explored and addressed in a supportive environment. We do not concentrate solely on the symptoms of the eating disorders, or focus on dieting. Instead individual, family, and group counseling, as well as nutritional guidance, exercise training, and educational sessions are all combined to create the path toward recovery.