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Article: Expert Says Challenge Courses Are Beneficial to Overcoming Eating Disorders; Leading Eating Disorder Treatment Facility Discloses That Challenge Courses Aid in Overcoming Anorexia, Bulimia and Related Issues.
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- October 22, 2003
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PHOENIX, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- What is it about climbing a rock wall or swinging on a trapeze that helps women overcome eating disorders? Experts at Remuda Ranch, Programs for Anorexia and Bulimia, believe it has to do with overcoming fears and learning to trust.
"When our patients see the challenge course at Remuda Ranch for the first time, they are often in disbelief, making comments such as 'I can't do this,'" said Dave Woods, challenge course manager at Remuda Ranch. "What they realize at the end of the challenge course is that they are capable of doing what they thought was impossible and they feel empowered. The feeling of being able to overcome ...