CEDAR Group Therapy and Support Groups

2008 GROUP PROGRAM & SCHEDULE

 

Contact Dr. Elissa Zelman for information regarding all groups listed below at

(914) 472-4019

 

MIXED EATING DISORDERS GROUP

Where: Scarsdale Office

When: Thursdays, 8-9:30pm - $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:

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

b) Must have an initial meeting/evaluation with the group facilitator to make sure

There is an appropriate fit and level of care.

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.

 


FINDING YOUR VOICE THROUGH ART - A six week (1x weekly) Eating Disorder Recovery Workshop

 

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

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

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

 

Increasing Self Esteem

Identifying personal strengths

Identifying difficult relationships and             expressing them through art

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

 

Where:  Scarsdale Office - $75 per group

 


FREE MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES

Gather support, ask questions, learn new tools and approaches for dealing with your loved one and have a place to share your experiences and concerns.

Led by CEDAR Associates staff member. 

Where: Meetings alternate between Mt. Kisco & Scarsdale offices - 3rd Saturday of month 11 AM – Noon. FREE but RESERVATIONS are necessary.

 

 


ADOLESCENT EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP

Once a month on Saturday 10:30 AM

Ages 15-17

Where:  Mt. Kisco Office - $75 per group

 

 

 


12 WEEK GROUP FOR BULIMIA RECOVERY

Group provides a safe, structured environment for attaining skills for recovery

Behavioral strategies for symptom reduction

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

 

 


MODIFIED INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP)

For individuals needing additional support to their outpatient treatment or as a step-down from inpatient or partial hospitalization

Location:  Mt. Kisco

One Evening Per week:  Tuesday – 5:30PM – 9:30PM

5:30-6:30:  Psychotherapy Group

6:30-7:30:  Meal support therapy (Including Dinner)

7:30-8:30:  Expressive Therapy (Art, Movement, Yoga)

8:30-9:30:  Multi-Family Group 

 

 

 

 

Contact Dr. Elissa Zelman at (914) 472-4019 for information for all groups.

 

 

CEDAR LOCATIONS

 

67 South Bedford Road                                                        1075 Central Ave – Suite 412  

MT. Kisco, NY  10549                                                            Scarsdale, NY  10583

(914) 244-1904                                                                    (914) 472-4019