Series
Addicted to Food
Documentary
Eight people with eating disorders struggle through a 42-day treatment program at Shades of Hope, an extremely difficult rehab center near Abilene, Texas. Maverick therapist Tennie McCarty uses unorthodox methods and a tough-love approach, asking her clients to confront the painful issues in their lives that have led them to use food as an escape.
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Seasons & episodes
- 1Welcome to Treatment5 Apr 2011 · 42mDetermined to turn their lives around, eight people suffering from serious eating disorders check in to the Shades of Hope recovery center in Texas.
- 2Exposed12 Apr 2011 · 42mThe real work begins as the clients settle in and begin facing their biggest fears. Tennie gently helps when Tinisha feels that she can't go on.
- 3If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother19 Apr 2011 · 42mTennie explains that addiction always goes back to childhood. On a field trip, clients photograph things that remind them of their higher power.
- 4I Have A Right to Be Angry!26 Apr 2011 · 42mThe group makes dolls of themselves as children to help them express their feelings. Amy's struggle leads to a crisis for her and the staff.
- 5Relapse3 May 2011 · 42mSomeone has relapsed, but finding out who needs the extra help is a challenge. Everyone thinks DeJuaii's constant joy is a defensive mask.
- 6Guess Who's Coming to Family Week17 May 2011 · 42mFamily week is approaching and the clients are suffering anxiety. Layne's devastated that her family won't come, and Amy tries to let go of her anger.
- 7Family Week24 May 2011 · 42mAt family week, DeJuaii comes out to her mother, Elizabeth confronts her father's coldness, and Amy's family accuses her of playing the victim.
- 8You're Not Ready to Go Home24 May 2011 · 42mAt the end of six weeks, each client must decide what to do with the staff's recommendation about going home or staying in treatment longer.
Details
- First aired
- 5 Apr 2011
- Last aired
- 24 May 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- OWN
- Episodes
- 8
Cast
- TTennie McCartyHerself - Therapist
