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Flourish: Exploring Healing Environments In A Residential Treatment Setting, Emily D. Kalafian
Flourish: Exploring Healing Environments In A Residential Treatment Setting, Emily D. Kalafian
Theses and Dissertations
The following project explores the ways in which our environments promote healing and support recovery through the design of a residential center for eating disorder recovery. The center will serve 8-10 young women as they seek recovery from restrictive forms of eating disorders. The center will accommodate the necessary staff personnel as well as spaces for supporting activities and wraparound services. The project intends to create a place for healing that feels safe, warm, and considers patients’ needs for autonomy, dignity, and a sense of control amidst disorder. This is a place to create meaningful relationships and to participate in …