Center for Change

11/28/2025

Staff Spotlight: Maren Blackburn, RD, CD, Assistant Clinical Nutrition Manager, Orem Location

Maren is originally from Pocatello, Idaho. She completed her education and dietetics internship through Utah State University’s Coordinated Dietetics program, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. Maren became interested in treating eating disorders while working at a treatment center as well as a children’s hospital. She is passionate about helping people create healthy relationships with food and their bodies. Maren takes a client-centered approach to help individuals adopt the principles of Intuitive Eating and body positivity. When she’s not working, Maren enjoys being outside, swimming, watching movies, and doing yoga.

https://centerforchange.com/staff/maren-stirling-rdn-cd/

11/27/2025

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11/26/2025

🌟 Three Locations. One Mission: Hope & Healing.

At Center for Change, we’re committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for eating disorders and we’re proud to serve individuals and families across the region through our three locations:

🏔️ Orem, Utah
Our flagship campus offering a full continuum of care, including inpatient, residential, PHP, and outpatient services.

🌄 Cottonwood Heights, Utah
A welcoming outpatient and PHP setting focused on personalized, flexible support close to home.

🌲 Boise, Idaho
Outpatient services rooted in expert care, connection, and community - helping more individuals access the support they deserve.

No matter where you begin, you’ll find the same dedication, expertise, and heart across all Center for Change programs. 💙

Learn more: https://centerforchange.com/about-cfc/locations/

11/25/2025

A gentle reminder that you deserve compassion - especially during the holidays.

11/24/2025

🌟 In case you missed it! 🌟

Dr. Nicole Hawkins, PhD, CEDS-C, CEO of Center for Change recently hosted a live webinar on navigating the holidays with compassion, boundaries, and confidence - and we’re grateful so many joined us.

If you weren’t able to attend, the recording is now available. 🎥

Hear Dr. Hawkins' insights on how families and friends can best support loved ones during a season that can bring unique challenges.

Watch the recording here:

Nicole Hawkins, PhD, CEDS-C, CEO of Center for Change presents on "Navigating the Holidays in Recovery: Tools for Hope and Healing".

11/21/2025

Staff Spotlight: Samantha Olson, LCMHC, Program Director at our Cottonwood Heights Location

Samantha Olson earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2011 and her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Westminster College in 2018. Samantha has worked in various mental health settings, from assisting in research projects at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland to conducting ABA therapy and group therapy with autistic kids in Salt Lake City.

Samantha began working at Center for Change in 2014 and is passionate about working with those who have eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She is committed to advocating for her patients and customizing treatment to meet their current needs. Samantha works from an empowerment-based model, addressing feminist and multicultural issues with an ACT framework. Samantha is trained in EMDR for conducting trauma therapy and is Gottman Level-One trained for conducting couple’s therapy.

https://centerforchange.com/staff/samantha-olson-lcmhc/

11/20/2025

Family is part of the healing journey 💙 At Center for Change, our Family Days bring loved ones close - giving families, spouses, and friends a firsthand look at our treatment program and how much hope there is for recovery.

During these monthly events, participants join psycho-education groups, experiential therapy, medical and dietary education, and multi-family support to help build stronger communication, understanding, and connection.

It’s not just about supporting your loved one - it’s about learning together, healing together, and growing together. Because recovery isn’t just personal… it’s relational.

https://centerforchange.com/help-families-friends/

11/19/2025

Last weekend, Tamara Bingham and Kari Jacobson from our Business Development Team represented Center for Change at the Breakthrough T1D Utah Hope Gala 2025 in Salt Lake City. 🎉

They joined a powerful evening of support and advocacy for the T1D (Type 1 Diabetes) community, proving once again that our commitment goes beyond treatment - it’s about hope, connection, and standing together for change.

11/18/2025

Improving Patient Care Through Collaboration

We believe in the power of partnerships. When health care providers refer patients to us, they gain access to a team dedicated to delivering compassionate care that supports long-term well-being.

Let’s work together to make a difference. Learn more about our referral program: http://spklr.io/6181BMlhd to learn more.

11/18/2025

✨ 502 Pounds of Hope Delivered! ✨

We’re proud to share that our Center for Change team donated 502 pounds of food to the Utah Food Bank!

Our staff stepped up with generosity, compassion, and open hearts - coming together to make a meaningful difference for individuals and families in our community. ❤️

We’re grateful for a team that not only supports healing inside our walls, but also extends that care outward.

11/17/2025

🇺🇸 November is National Veterans & Military Families Month 🇺🇸

At Center for Change, we recognize the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of our nation’s military families. Behind every service member is a family who also carries the weight of deployment, transition, and uncertainty - and we honor you.

If you or a loved one is navigating the challenges of this season, including the impact of eating disorders, know that support is available. Our team is here to provide compassionate, specialized care for service members, veterans, and their families. 💙

You’re seen. You’re valued. And you’re not alone.