Mixed Eating Disorders Group

Where: Scarsdale & Mt. Kisco Offices
(two separate groups)

When: Thursday evenings • $75 per weekly session

Format: discussion, support, some written, cognitive and art-related exercises to advance one’s understanding of triggers, family influences, alternate coping skills and more.

Population: females, ages approximately 17-30, with any variety of eating disorders such as
Anorexia, Bulimia and/or Compulsive Overeating.

Requirements:

1. a.Must be already participating in ongoing individual psychotherapy and have support of individual therapist
   

2. b.Must have an initial meeting/evaluation with the group facilitator to make sure there is an appropriate fit and level of care.
   

3. c.Be willing to make a minimum of a 90-day commitment to begin the group. The group is open-ended and many choose to stay for quite some time.
   

Contact: 
Mt. Kisco Group:
Kristin Lore, LCSW
(914) 244-1904, #2

Scarsdale Group: 
Dr. Elissa Zelman
(914) 472-4019

Finding Your Voice Through Art

A six week (1x weekly) Eating Disorder
Recovery Workshop

1. •Art therapy is an innovative, safe and experiential way to explore underlying issues relating to eating disorders
   

2. •Using textiles and paints participants will identify eating disorder triggers and connect to their emotions through art
   

3. •Weekly workshops will focus on defining personal goals and utilizing artwork to support recovery from eating disorders such as:    
   

4. •Increasing Self Esteem
   

5. •Identifying personal strengths
   

6. •Identifying difficult relationships and expressing them through art
   

7. •Connecting with others and developing positive relationships while creating a work of art, which supports your recovery 
   

Where: Scarsdale Office • $75 per group

Contact: 
Dr. Elissa Zelman
(914) 472-4019

12 Week Group for
Bulimia Recovery

1. •Group provides a safe, structured environment for attaining skills for recovery
   

2. •Behavioral strategies for symptom reduction
   

3. •Groups are designed to identify triggers and learning coping strategies and alternatives
   

Ages: 18 and older

Where: Mt. Kisco Office • $75 per session

Must commit to all 12 sessions

Initial meeting with group facilitator to assess compatibility with group and assessing appropriate level of care

Compulsive Overeaters
Emotional Eating Group

Who: For women ages 30 –65

What: This group is for those who have tried everything! It includes open discussion as well as CBT techniques, peer support and alternative coping skills building.

When: Thursday evenings

Where: Scarsdale Office

Fee: The fee is $75 per weekly session with an initial minimum commitment of 10 sessions. An initial full bio-psychosocial assessment/screening is necessary to enter the group at a one-time fee of $200. We do not participate in managed care plans but would be happy to provide a monthly receipt for to submit for out-of-network benefits if applicable.

Contact: 
Dr. Elissa Zelman
(914) 472-4019

Meal Support Group

Group meets one evening per week for individuals with Anorexia and Bulimia.

Led by CEDAR Nutritionist. 

Dinner is provided and participants learn mindful eating and process anxiety around eating.  Issues such as hunger & satiety, distorted body image, triggers for eating disorder behaviors and nutritional education addressed.

When: Tuesday evenings • $75 per group

Where: Mt. Kisco Office

Contact: 
Kristin Lore, LCSW
(914) 244-1904, #2