Westwind eating disorder recovery centre
is unlike any other
program you may have considered. For one thing, we are
collaborative - we work on goals with you, rather than
insist on compliance to a set of rules. Our small facility
for women allows us to commit to providing effective daily
individual treatment with highly qualified staff to meet
your specific needs. We ensure that you are a full partner
in your treatment planning, after all...
this is YOUR
recovery!
Check out further information on the program.
Am I
really ready for treatment?
Step 1:
Readiness for change is a critical aspect in making
successful behaviour change. With an eating disorder, it is
not just your willingness and commitment to change, it is
also battling the biological effects of malnutrition that
influence your thinking. (Yes, you are malnourished. We
must assume that all people with an eating disorder have
some degree of malnourishment and consider the effects poor
eating has on the body and on the brain's neurochemistry.)
Step 2:
And then there is the willingness to allow yourself to feel
things that initially will be a bit uncomfortable, and are
currently avoided by engaging in the eating disordered
behaviours. It's a big challenge. In spite of that,
countless individuals tackle the problem and successfully
overcome these disorders every year. You can be one of
them.
Step 3:
If you are only just starting to think about this, ask
yourself what the cost of having this disorder has been to
your interpersonal life (both social life and family), your
emotional health, your physical health and your
occupational life (job and or school). How well do these
behaviours fit with your values?
How long does it
take?
Twelve weeks is typical for most people, but you are not
limited to that length of time and may work at your own
pace (particularly where additional issues such as anxiety
disorders or trauma must be addressed). We suggest a twelve
week time frame as a guideline; it is difficult to make
significant progress that you can sustain in a shorter
period of treatment. Individual results vary. We use a
performance determined format, and want to work with you on
setting outcome goals when you arrive. You should not leave
the program until those goals are met if you hope to
maintain your success.
What does it
cost?
Our fees are inclusive of all sessions, but do not include
medical consultations and labwork where that may be
required. You may also purchase the workbooks you will be
using, which normally run in the $16 to $20 range
each. Check here for more specific details on
treatment fees.
So, what do you
think? Are you ready to escape to the Great Canadian
Prairies?
Here you’ll find comfort and
healing at Westwind. Nestled beautifully in a tree lined
neighbourhood of the Wheat City, we welcome women from all
over the world with open arms and visions of hope. As North
America’s most affordable and effective eating disorder
treatment program, Westwind eating disorder recovery
centre’s small home-like setting has all the elements
necessary for a successful recovery!
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Disclaimer
Westwind Eating Disorder Recovery Centre
1605 Victoria Ave. • Brandon • Manitoba • Canada • R7A 1C1
204-728-2499 • 1-888-353-3372
Westwinderdc@mts.net