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Christian Eating Disorder Treatment Options with Amie Shields

It’s important to find recovery and treatment options for an eating disorder. For Christians, there are virtual prayer groups and support groups available, but when it comes to in-person treatment, it can get a little tricky to find the right fit.
Amie Shields of Charis Eating Disorder Care joins Chrissy to discuss the inspiration behind her nonprofit Christian treatment center in Florida. Charis Eating Disorder Care has worked closely with FINDINGbalance, and it’s been a joy watching them help women with eating disorders find hope and healing.
In this episode, you’ll hear Amie’s testimony, learn how Charis Eating Disorder Care and The Charis House were named, and see what recovery help looks like with this Christ-centered program.

Here’s what we cover:
  • How God set Amie free from eating disorder bondage
  • What inspired Amie to start Charis Eating Disorder Care
  • What support Amie got from the church with her eating disorder struggle
  • How Charis Eating Disorder Care and The Charis House support women in eating disorder recovery in a unique way
  • The significance of the name “Charis House”
  • The mission of Charis Eating Disorder Care
  • What types of eating disorders are treated at Charis Eating Disorder Care
  • The eating disorder treatment options available at Charis Eating Disorder Care
Something we’ve seen a need and desire for at FINDINGbalance has been eating disorder treatments with Jesus as a main focus during recovery. It can be hard to find, but we’re so grateful to be connected with Charis Eating Disorder Care.
There’s so much more growth and goodness on the horizon and we are cheering them on every step of the way!
If you or someone you care about is in the midst of an eating disorder, know that there is hope. Reach out toCharis Eating Disorder Care to see what options are available.
We’d love to hear from you! If you’d like to hear about even more eating disorder treatments available, please email admin@findingbalance.com to let us know.
More About Amie Shields
Amie Shields is a faith and family-loving writer, speaker, singer, and leader. She lives on Amelia Island in Florida with her husband, and they have four amazing children. She graduated from Liberty University with a BS in Multi-Disciplinary Studies (Education and Psychology) and a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning. She’s also a certified life coach and biblical counselor, and it’s her joy to serve those who struggle with eating disorders through Charis Eating Disorder Care. 
Inspired by her own eating disorder recovery, Amie founded Charis Eating Disorder Care to help others. What began as a blog has grown into a large 501(c)(3) organization with support groups, retreats, outpatient care, and The Charis House, a residential facility for women with eating disorders, with plans for an adolescent and men’s home in the future.
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CHRIST-CENTERED RESOURCES TO HELP YOU FIND FREEDOM  

Eating Issues Test: Not sure where you stand with eating issues? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take a test⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

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Christian Treatment Finder: Connecting you with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christian providers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ experienced in treating eating issues.  

Lasting Freedom Online Course: A Christ-centered, non-diet ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to work through false beliefs about food and weight so you can live free from disordered eating and body image issues.  

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Interlude music by “Hotham” – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morning Thoughts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Intro music by “MokkaMusic” – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Old Jeans (Funk)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Wrap-up music by Jesse Quinn – Christian Instrumental 

Production & Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Leah Bryant Co  

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The content in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prescribe a particular course of action. If you have, or suspect you may have, an eating disorder, please consult your healthcare provider. If you desire to receive faith-based care, visit ChristianTreatmentFinder.com to browse professionals with a Kingdom campaign against eating disorders.