Rita Woidislawsky, Ph.D. is a psychologist specializing in eating disorder treatment of adolescents, young adults and their families. Dr. Rita lives in the Philadelphia area and is a member of the in-patient eating disorder program team at Brandywine Hospital in Chester County Pennsylvania.
As an eating disorder therapist, Dr. Rita has a very definite clinical style which involves simultaneously allying with and challenging families in the treatment of eating disorders.
EDUCATION
Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Dissertation:
A Comparison of Two Types of Group Psychotherapy for Eating Disordered Daughters and Their Mothers
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA
Psychologist/Eating Disorder Specialist: 2010 to present
in the Brandywine Hospital Eating Disorders Program
Friends Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Psychologist/Eating Disorder Specialist: 1994–2010
More than 10 years supervising 5th year psychology interns, from APA approved programs including shadowing and direct one-on-one supervision.
Offer presentations to staff and general public; topics including:
- how to speak the language of your child
- understanding irrational rules related to body image
- healthy communication leads to better prognosis
- teaching parents to be a corrective mirror for anorexics
Educate teachers, nurses, guidance counselors, parents and children in public and private schools about recognition and treatment of eating disorders.
AFFILIATIONS
American Psychological Association