In this episode, my guest Heather Russo and I address the misconceptions about residential treatment programs and highlight the unique features of Alsana that are part of their Adaptive Care Model for recovery, that way you can make an informed decision about whether this program may help you.
When it comes to eating disorder treatment, there are many options, and it can be overwhelming to know where to go for the right support. I want to make this easier for you by sharing treatment options I believe to be the best out there. That’s why I invited Heather Russo, the Chief Clinical Officer at Alsana, on to the podcast to showcase their holistic approach to residential treatment for eating disorders. We address the misconceptions about residential treatment programs and highlight the unique features of Alsana that are part of their Adaptive Care Model for recovery, that way you can make an informed decision about whether this program may help you.
In this episode we discuss:
About Heather Russo:
In her role as Chief Clinical Officer at Alsana, Heather is responsible for nurturing
the growth and success of clinical treatment teams and maintaining the integrity
and efficacy of the Adaptive Care Model®’s Therapeutic Dimension. Heather holds
both an MA in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family
Therapy from Pepperdine University and an MS in Organizational Leadership from
Grand Canyon University. She is also a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Supervisor.
Under Russo’s guidance, Alsana is strengthening its current therapeutic approach,
which includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing,
and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), with the addition of Compassion
Focused Therapy (CFT) — a method proven effective in shame reduction and
trauma treatment. “Our clinical team’s primary area of focus in 2022 is the
application of compassion in all we do,” Heather explains. “Our clients come to us
with a self-compassion deficit. Without self-compassion, there can be no
recovery.”
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