Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Nestled in the foothills of Malibu on 2 acres of pine, oak, sycamore, and fruit trees, Monte Nido lives up to its name, "Mountain Nest". Surrounded by a state park with hiking trails that lead to the beach, Monte Nido is a secluded, gated estate equipped with a gym, Jacuzzi and a private bath and deck in each bedroom. Our home like atmosphere provides comfort in a unique setting where the challenges necessary for recovery take place. The Monte Nido program places a high priority on individualized plans and individual therapy for anorexia treatment, bulimia treatment, and exercise addiction, as provided by Carolyn Costin, LMFT and Community Counseling.

Carolyn's next speaking event will be at the 2nd International Conference on Eating Disorders in Ireland Conference Theme: "Eating Disorders - What Works!" October 17, 2008 Radisson SAS St. Helens Hotel Dublin, Ireland For more details please see the news/events page on this website Announcing Monte Nido Vista - Our New 6-Bed Residential Facility: Located 15 minutes from the beach surrounded by the beautiful Santa Monica mountains, on the edge of Malibu State park, we continue to have the best of both worlds. View the Monte Nido Vista Campus. Announcement: Carolyn Costin has contributed a chapter ('The Embodied Therapist') to an important new book written by and for professionals in the field of eating disorders. Available this month online and in bookstores! "Effective Clinical Practice in the Treatment of Eating Disorders" The Heart of the Matter Edited by Margo Maine, William N. Davis, Jane Shure Price: $39.95 Published by: Routledge Publication Date: 17th October 2008 (Available for Pre-order) ISBN: 978-0-415-96461-6 This book is the first to address what really happens behind closed doors during eating disorders treatment, as most writing has only addressed theoretical approaches and behavioral strategies. The field has long needed a book that describes the heart of the matter: the therapeutic interventions and interactions that comprise life-changing treatment for this life-threatening disorder. In response to this need, the authors have created a book that reflects the individual therapeutic skills and the collective wisdom of senior clinicians, all of whom have years of experience treating anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.Effective Clinical Practice in the Treatment of Eating Disorders describes and explicates important treatment issues and themes in a nuanced. The book offers a significant reference for both novice and seasoned therapists. Monte Nido and Documentary Film It was all last minute, but Carolyn was asked to join a Q&A session at the L.A. premier of a important new documentary, "America the Beautiful" together with the film's director. Important News Regarding MENTAL HEALTH PARITY "The Eating Disorders Coalition is working to ensure that Congress passes the strongest possible mental health parity bill." To see how you can help the House and Senate to pass this bill, please click on this link and pass along the information to friends and family. April 2006, Town & Country magazine features Carolyn Costin and lists Monte Nido as one of the "Best Treatment Clinics" in the article "Eating Disorders, A Town & County Special Report"