Leading Expert on Addiction, Eating Disorders, Trauma and Recovery Launches Blog

CHICAGO, Sept. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading expert in the areas of addiction, eating disorders, trauma and recovery, board-certified psychiatrist and addictions specialist, Kim Dennis MD, has launched her own blog titled, Abundant Living. Dr. Dennis is the CEO and medical director of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center. She has worked with more than a thousand women and adolescent girls struggling with addiction, eating disorders, trauma, mood and co-occurring disorders. Located just outside of Chicago, Timberline Knolls has a strong and vibrant community of alumnae.

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"Abundant Living isn't about material things: it's about health and wellness and happiness, having an abundance of joy and spiritual well-being," said Dr. Dennis. "My wish is to carry a message of hope and real life experiences to the hundreds of thousands of women and girls living in recovery."

Dr. Dennis brings a new perspective to her blog as she herself is a physician in recovery. Her passion is sharing her knowledge as a woman in recovery first and foremost.

Abundant Living regularly offers information and resources for women in recovery as well as their loved ones and family members. It reveals insights that may help those currently struggling with a disorder or addiction and those who are living in recovery. Readers get to know Dr. Dennis on a personal level and her viewpoints on many timely topics affecting those in recovery.

"I want my readers to find strength in being a woman and support for their life-long recovery journey," adds Dr. Dennis. "My goal is to provide hope, humor, connectedness and the knowledge that we are not alone, that God is full of grace and love for each and every one of us."

To visit the new blog, go to http://drkim.timberlineknolls.com/

About Dr. Kim Dennis:

"Dr. Kim", as she is affectionately known by residents at Timberline Knolls, is a board-certified psychiatrist and addictions specialist. She specializes in eating disorder treatment, addictions recovery, trauma / PTSD and co-occurring disorders. Dr. Dennis maintains a holistic perspective in the practice of psychiatry. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and obtained her medical degree from the University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine. She completed her psychiatry residency training at the University of Chicago Hospitals, where she served as chief resident. In 2013, she was named "Outstanding Clinician" by Addiction Professional Magazine.  As CEO & Medical Director at Timberline Knolls, she supervises the medical staff and sets the overall vision and direction for the treatment program.

About Timberline Knolls:

Timberline Knolls is a leading private residential treatment center for women and adolescent girls (ages 12 – 65+) with eating disorders, substance abuse, trauma, mood and co-occurring disorders.  Located in suburban Chicago, residents receive excellent clinical care from a highly trained professional staff on a picturesque 43-acre wooded campus.  Women and families seeking Christian treatment can opt for specialized Christian-based therapy.  For more information on Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, call us at 877.257.9611.

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