EDReferral.com Newsletter � July, 2007: Table of Contents

Current Research on Eating Disorders click here

For Professionals: Conferences/Seminars/Online Courses/Study Groups click here

Specialized Workshops for the Community and Professionals click here

Advocacy click here

Educational/Informational Programs click here

Treatment Center Spotlight click here

Therapist Spotlight click here

Support Groups led by professionals click here

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Employment Opportunities click here

Research Studies on Eating Disorders click here

Inspirational click here

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Current Research on Eating Disorders:  

Switching to the bingeing/purging subtype of anorexia nervosa is frequently associated with suicidal attempts. Researchers: Foulon C, Guelfi JD, Kipman A, Ad�s J, Romo L, Houdeyer K, Marquez S, Mouren MC, Rouillon F, Gorwood P. CMME-Sainte Anne, Psychiatric Department of the University Hospitals, 100 rue la Sant�, 75674 Paris Cedex 14, France. OBJECTIVE: Anorexia nervosa has the highest suicide mortality ratio of psychiatric disorders, suicide being associated with many factors. We assessed the first lifetime occurrence of these factors taking into account their possible overlap. METHOD: Three hundred and four in- and out-patients with anorexia nervosa (DSM-IV) were systematically recruited in three hospitals of Paris suburbs, between December 1999 and January 2003. Patients were assessed by a face-to-face interview (DIGS). Current eating disorder dimensions were measured, and patients interviewed by a trained clinician to assess minimal BMI and, retrospectively, the age at which anorexia nervosa, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders and switch to bingeing/purging type occurred for the first time, if applicable. RESULTS: Major depressive disorder (p<0.001) and subtype switch from the restrictive to the bingeing/purging type (p<0.001) were the two factors significantly more frequently occurring before suicidal attempts, and remained involved when a multivariate analysis is performed, whether syndromic or dimensional measures are being used. Taking into account lifetime occurrence with a survival analysis, the switch to bingeing/purging type of anorexia appears as a major predictive factor, with a large increase of the frequency of suicidal attempts (OR=15) when compared to patients with neither major depressive disorder nor bingeing/purging type. CONCLUSIONS: Bingeing/purging type of anorexia nervosa is largely associated with suicidal attempts, and may deserve specific attention. If confirmed on a prospectively designed study, these results would argue for early detection and/or more intensive and specific therapeutic intervention on this aspect of bingeing and purging behaviors.

For Professionals - Conferences/Seminars/Online Courses/Study Groups:  

Sacramento, CA: Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program for the 2007 Eating Disorders and Body Image Symposium, �Mind, Body & Spirit: Foundations For Recovery� on September 7-8, 2007 at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, CA.  Keynote speakers include Margo Maine, Ph.D., author of Body Wars: Making Peace With Women's Bodies and Father Hunger: Fathers, Daughters and Food and cofounder of the Maine & Weinstein Specialty Group, Richard Levine M.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the Pennsylvania State University School of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine and Eating Disorders at the Penn State Children�s Hospital and the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and Jenni Schaefer, author of Life Without ED: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too and an inspiring singer songwriter who speaks nationally about her recovery and subsequent �divorce� from ED. Early bird and student rates are available for registration and includes continental breakfast on both days and lunch on Friday, Symposium materials, entrance into the exhibitor hall and 12 CEUs for psychologists, LCSW�s, MFT�s, RN�s and RD�s will be offered. For more information visit www.sedop.org or call (916) 920-5276.

Molly Kellogg�s Counseling Intensive for Nutrition Professionals: New York City: Philadelphia: September 28, 2007. This is a practical workshop designed to advance dietitians� nutrition counseling skills. CPE units for Registered Dietitians. Presented in conjunction with Jessica Setnick�s Eating Disorders Boot Camp (9 credits) in New York. There is a discounted fee if professionals register for both programs. Details are available at www.mollykellogg.com. You can also subscribe to the free Counseling Tips email series.

Philadelphia, PA: The 17th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference For Professionals, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Exploring Eating Disorders Recovery. This is a four-day seminar for behavioral health professionals and dietitians and offers 22.5 CEUs. The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, PA on November 8th - 11th, 2007. The 2007 Conference is dedicated to an exploration of eating disorders recovery. The essential components and correlates, even the definition, of recovery and the recovery process are still very controversial topics in our field. While it is crucial to determine how recovery occurs and what factors most support recovery, it is difficult to do so when it is not yet clear how best to formulate and measure what getting better actually means. The Keynote Speakers for this conference are Arianna Huffington, Anne E. Becker, MD, PhD, ScM, Kelly Klump, PhD, Michael Levine, PhD and Scott Crow, MD. Visit the website for additional information http://renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=96. 

Southern California - Professional Study Groups: Carolyn Costin, MFT invites all treating professionals to her study groups. Both groups cover case reviews, treatment strategies, new literature and research, and other areas related to treatment of eating disorders. CEU's are given to MFT's and LCSW's. For more information call 310-457-9958. Group #1 takes place the first Tuesday of every month from Noon to 1pm at the Eating Disorder Center of CA, www.edcca.com. Group #2 takes place the first Wednesday of every month from 12:00-1:30pm at the Monte Nido Treatment Center, www.montenido.com.

Specialized Workshops for the Community and Professionals

B.I.T.E. The Body Image Transformation Experience� Workshop by Fran Weiss, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP. Overeating, Out of Control, In Battle With Yourself? B.I.T.E.� OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY: To Achieve Self Regulation and To Change Your Perception of Self.

WHO IS B.I.T.E.� FOR?
� For those who struggle with weight regulation, weight loss, size, perception of self and body image.
� For those who appreciate that one's psychological/emotional life can get in the way of maintaining a food plan.
� For those who have lost weight, yet whose self-perception is not changing.
� For those who need to develop specific strategies for integrating intellectual and emotional understanding with weight loss and body image transformation.

New Fall 2007-Winter 2008 Series - Two interconnected Workshops. DEADLINE for Workshop I Registration, October 5, 2007. Workshop I: October 16-December 18, 2007. Owning My Body My Self "Why Can't I Just Do It?"...Explores participants' eating experiences, self-perception, and resistance to change. TUESDAYS: 7:30pm-9:00pm.
Workshop II: January 8 - March 11, 2008 (Registration deadline: January 3, 2008) Transforming My Body My Self...Combines innovative group therapy techniques with body-oriented therapy. TUESDAYS: 7:30-9:30pm. Special Guest Collaborator: Dance Movement therapist Suzi Tortora Ed.D., ADTR, CMA, LCAT, LMHC Mentoring Group: Available to those who have completed the full program of B.I.T.E.�. This group provides guidance and mentorship to extend the initial successes of participants in mind body integration and healthy weight regulation. For registration information contact Fran Weiss, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP at 212-362-6019, visit her website www.franweiss.com or email biddoc@franweiss.com.

Advocacy:    

Advocacy - The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action. Mental Health Parity is on the move. You can help! Mental health parity is on the move in Congress. There is a good chance that a mental health parity bill will soon pass. The Eating Disorders Coalition is working to ensure that Congress passes the strongest possible mental health parity bill. There are two versions in Congress now, one in the Senate and one in the House. The Senate bill is good, but it can be stronger. The House bill is excellent and we strongly support its immediate passage without amendment. The EDC supports BOTH the House and Senate bills. Members of Congress NEED to hear from YOU, their constituents. 1. Contact your U.S. Representative and ask for "support for the immediate passage of the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, H.R. 1424, without amendments." 2. Contact both of your U.S. Senators and ask for "support of the Mental Health Parity Act of 2007, S. 558." Take Action Now! www.Congress.org, contact your national, state, or local elected officials. The EDC, a Washington, D.C. advocacy organization, for more information visit http://www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org.


 

Indiana Eating Disorders Coalition: The Indiana Eating Disorders Coalition is a grass-roots movement dedicated to raising awareness about eating disorders in the state of Indiana and advocating for comprehensive change in several key areas including healthcare availability, insurance coverage, research funding, and social stigma.  The IEDC is not a formally structured organization, but is instead a community of concerned people whose lives have been affected by eating disorders. For more information visit http://www.iupui.edu/~philosop/iedc.htm.

Educational/Informational Programs:

Atlanta, GA: The Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders (ACE) is pleased to announce it is now offering a post-bariatric surgery program on Wednesdays from 11:00 to 12:30pm. This program will provide people with skills and support for dealing with the effects of surgery. A therapist and registered dietitian trained in eating disorders will lead the group in dealing with difficult emotions, eating mindfully, managing stress and food, and increasing positive emotions and activities. Contact Rachel Rose, Ph.D. at (770) 458-8711 ext. 211 if interested. In addition, a program entitled Treatment for Childhood Obesity is currently under development that will allow your child to seek a natural weight without obsessing over food and exercise. This program will provide group, individual, and nutritional therapy that will be available under the care of Licensed Counselors and Psychologists and Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists. ACE is an intensive outpatient treatment center in Atlanta, GA. The ACE program has been designed to utilize the most powerful, cost effective, yet least restrictive forms of treatment. Options include Partial Hospitalization (6-8 hours/day), Intensive outpatient (1-4 hours/day) and outpatient (Individual therapy, extensive choice of groups, Nutritional Assessment and counseling, family and couples therapy). You can learn more about the ACE program by visiting www.eatingdisorders.cc or calling (770) 458-8711 or 1-800-565-9268.

Treatment Center Spotlight:  

Arizona Treatment Center News � Remuda Ranch: Remuda Ranch has treated more than 6,500 women and girls with eating disorders since 1990. Their Christian programs treat patients of all faiths and prepare them for complete recovery when they return home for continued outpatient treatment. They have developed tools to assist outpatient providers such as:

1. Professional Network: Visit www.professionals.remudaranch.com for resources and continuing education opportunities.

2. Complimentary Educational Consultation Service: Call 1-800-445-1900 ext. 5288 or email consult@remudaranch.com for answers to your eating disorder related questions.

3. Educational Luncheons: Visit www.remudaranch.com/register to learn more about locations and dates.

4. The Remuda Review: The Christian Journal of Eating Disorders: Call 1-800-445-1900 ext. 5251 to order your complimentary subscription.

When inpatient treatment is needed, call Remuda Ranch at 1-800-445-1900. �By partnering together, we can make recovery a reality.�  

Calabasas, CA Treatment Center News � Monte Nido Residential Treatment Center.  Monte Nido combines a beautiful natural healing environment with the expertise of the renowned national expert and author, Carolyn Costin, and the treatment professionals from her company, Community Counseling for Individuals and Families, Inc. Monte Nido is a very small, intimate facility. Monte Nido only takes six clients at a time. Clients treated at Monte Nido are all women suffering from anorexia, bulimia or exercise addiction. The facility has a family-like environment; their unique level system allows each client to gain increasing freedom and responsibility for her own recovery. By the end of her stay, each client is shopping for and preparing her own food and monitoring her own exercise. This will help prepare her for handling these activities upon discharge from Monte Nido. They also have a unique transition program, Bella Mar, which offers various levels of transitional and independent living situations. For more information call 310-457-9958, visit www.montenido.com or email mntc@montenido.com.  

Ventura County, CA Treatment Center News: Pacific Shores Hospital: Pacific Shores Hospital is a 30-bed facility completely dedicated to Rader Programs Eating Disorders Treatment. The facility was specifically designed to provide a warm and nurturing environment. The facility is located five minutes from the ocean in picturesque Ventura County just North of Los Angeles and South of Santa Barbara in Southern California. Rader Programs at Pacific Shores Hospital maintains an outstanding treatment team with extensive experience and training in Rader Program's proven treatment philosophy. The Rader Program is a national treatment center with multiple locations. The facility accepts patients from all across the United States. For more information visit www.raderprograms.com , call 800-841-1515 or email rader@raderprograms.com.

Colorado Treatment Center News � The Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-Denver): The EDC-Denver offers a full spectrum of care from partial hospitalization through outpatient to males and females age 16 and older. The Partial Hospitalization Program operates 11 hours per day, 7 days per week and includes supervised meals and snacks. Lodging is provided at a nearby apartment building for PHP patients from out of town. The Evening Intensive Outpatient Program operates 4 hours per evening, three days per week and includes one meal. Most of the Eating Disorder Center of Denver's group/program components are available on an outpatient basis. Services include individual and family/couples therapy; DBT; aftercare; psychiatric evaluation; therapy and medication monitoring; and nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian. EDC-Denver accepts most insurances. Treatment providers are welcome to utilize EDC-Denver�s outpatient services as adjunct therapies to their own treatment. Visit www.edcdenver.com for details and schedules.

Eating Disorder Center of Denver�s Support Groups: **Please call 303-771-0861 to register for any of the groups, except for the Family & Friends Support Group.

Aftercare Outpatient Process Group�Monday 5:30-7:00 pm�An open group consisting of individuals in recovery who have completed an intense eating disorders program at EDC-D or other national programs. Cost is $50 per group.

DBT Skills Training�Monday 5:00-6:15 pm�12-week course focusing on the skill sets of core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance. This interactive educational group is open and ongoing, allowing one to join at any time. Cost is $75 per group.

Minding the Body�Monday 6:30-8:00 pm�12-week course for those struggling with weight loss and/or maintenance. The group is split into an educational hour followed by a group process hour. The educational topics include body image, food and feelings, mindful eating and how to manage hunger and interpersonal relationships. This group is open and ongoing allowing one to join at any time. Cost is $75 per group.

Body Image 101�Tuesday 5:30-7:00 pm�12-week ongoing group designed to facilitate the connection between a woman and her body. A variety of cognitive, behavioral and experiential techniques are utilized to foster acceptance of the body in all its uniqueness. Cost is $50 per group.

Art Therapy Group�Thursday 6:30-8:00 pm�Ongoing weekly group which utilizes art and creativity by incorporating various types of art media to facilitate a connection with others and the self. The group will emphasize mindfulness, self-discovery and the actions needed to maintain a recovery focus. While this group is open and ongoing, it is recommended that prospective members make a 6 week commitment to establish continuity and purpose in the group. Cost is $50 per group.

Family & Friends Support Group�First and Third Thursday of each month 6-8:30 pm�A group for families and friends of individuals suffering with eating disorders to discuss their problems, concerns and successes. RSVP & questions to Eating Disorder Foundation at 303-322-3373.**Meetings are held at The Eating Disorder Foundation, 3003 East Third Ave, Suite 110, basement level, Denver, CO 80206

Eating Disorders Anonymous � Saturday 1:30-2:30 pm�A free, open support group for individuals suffering and recovering from eating disorders. ** Meetings are held at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver, 950 S. Cherry St., Ste. 1010, Denver, CO 80246.

Missouri Treatment Center News - Castlewood Treatment Center: Castlewood Treatment Center offers a comprehensive continuum of care for stabilization and long-term recovery from eating disorders.  From the residential level through the outpatient services, this program is specifically designed for individualized care, treatment planning and follow up. The residential level of care is designed for stabilization and restoration of healthy eating habits in a comfortable, homelike environment.  The residential program has a maximum of 10 clients.  Each client sees their primary therapist in four individual sessions per week as well as one weekly session with the psychiatrist and one weekly session with the dietitian.  The program week consists of approximately 40 hours of group therapy. Each room is well appointed and uniquely decorated and has its own full bath.  There are no more than two clients per room. For more information visit www.castlewoodtc.com.

Charlotte, NC Treatment Center News - New Treatment Facility: The Renfrew Center is pleased to announce the opening of a brand new facility in Charlotte, North Carolina in Spring 2007. This will be the 8th Renfrew Center location on the East Coast. Programs and services will include: Day Treatment Program; Intensive Outpatient Program; Group Therapy; Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy; Nutrition Therapy; Psychiatric Consultation. Please call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com for more information on the Charlotte location.

Oregon Treatment Center News � RainRock: A Residential Treatment Facility for Women, A Monte Nido Affiliate.  Executive Director: Carolyn Costin, LMFT. RainRock is located in a former bed and breakfast along the McKenzie River on 3.5 acres of lush lawn, gardens and riverfront. RainRock lives up to its name, evoking the healing properties of both earth and water combined. The secluded park-like setting is private yet expansive with abundant manicured grounds and the constant energy and flow of the river. This facility is an important addition to the Pacific Northwest where there are no residential treatment facilities. Carolyn Costin�s 30 years of eating disorder experience and the uniqueness of this property promises the clients a rare opportunity to deal with and find recovery from these very difficult disorders. Carolyn serves as Executive Director of RainRock and The Eating Disorder Center of California and as Clinical Director of the original program, Monte Nido Treatment Center, located in Malibu, California. For additional information on RainRock and The Monte Nido Treatment philosophy, visit their websites at www.rainrock.org or www.montenido.com or contact 310-457-9958.

Philadelphia, PA Treatment Center News - New Extended Care Program: The Renfrew Center, (the country's first residential eating disorder treatment facility, treating over 45,000 women since opening its doors in 1985), is pleased to announce the opening of its first-ever Extended Care Program. This unique program, located in "Renfrew House" � a brand-new 16-bed facility located on the Philadelphia campus, will provide the opportunity to help those on the road to recovery transition back into the outside world. Extended Care is a step-down program for individuals who have previously completed an intensive eating disorder treatment program. The program will feature the following: A community in which real life challenges can be supported and met in the day-to-day experience of living together; support for ongoing self-care activities such as eating, exercise, meditation, and recreation; career and school counseling; financial and legal counseling; volunteer opportunities; help with meal planning and preparation; relocation assistance. For more information on the Extended Care Program, call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com.

San Diego Treatment Center: Healthy Within The Healthy Within Staff is writing to introduce their psychotherapy providers and wellness clinic extending services to a variety of clientele. Their services include individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy. Healthy Within has been known for its successful service in the treatment of eating disorders. Dr. Kakaiya has been treating eating disorders since 1985 and is nationally known for her pioneering work with all forms of disordered eating and body disturbances. We have shifted our focus to be more of a wellness program, extending care to several different populations in need. Over the years they have come across a range of patients who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives. In this ever increasing busy pace of life they see people wanting balance and they are there to support and enhance that balance.  Healthy Within would like to introduce some of their new and upcoming groups, as well as remind you of the current Healthy Within groups that are offered. Their staff are highly experienced and knowledgeable in their respective areas. They are all supervised by Dr. Kakaiya.

Conditions they treat: Anorexia & Bulimia (Teen&Adult), Binge Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Body Image, Adjustment issues, Alcohol/Drug Abuse,  Marital Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Body Image Disturbance, Women�s Issues & Men�s Issues

Treatment Modalities: Nutrition/Diet Detox,  Free ANAD Groups, Acupuncture,  Yoga, Act Commitment Therapy, Family Therapy
 
Healthy Within is located in the Sorrento Mesa area with easy access to 805 and the 5 freeways. Feel free to call 858-622-0221 and they would be happy to answer any questions or give you more information in regards to treatment at Healthy Within. Also you may visit their website at www.healthywithin.com for more information regarding programs, treatment, our foundation, and team.

Therapist Spotlight (each month EDReferral.com spotlights different programs and professionals)

New York Therapist -- Dr. Joan Lavender: Do you know about Experiential Focusing for Eating and related Issues? Kyra was grappling with a serious eating and body image problem that occupied her thoughts, sapped her energy and withered her social life. She read about it, discussed it at length with friends and made rules to limit the time she spent suffering from it. But the problem wouldn�t budge. Sitting in a psychotherapy session, with the safety of her therapist, Kyra carefully consulted her �insides� � the way she actually �held� the problem inside her. As she became more able to do this- using her intrinsic bodily-knowing of the problem � the issue began to unfold. It �shifted shape� on its own, as if the problem itself wanted to change. As this happened, Kyra felt herself moving beyond her usual stuck place. Her thinking cleared and she knew, in a deeper way than ever before, what she needed to do with her life. And, as she and her therapist worked together, she knew how to get there.* If you are a talented young woman with great potential or an older woman braving significant life changes on your own, please don�t spend any more time blaming yourself. There is no time to lose! Eating disorders, depression, anxiety, isolation and stress can create stuck places in every aspect of your life � family, work, intimacy, creativity and even spirituality. But good therapy is worth the investment; it is a low-profile life-altering experience. Joan Lavender, Psy.D. is a former Director of The Renfrew Centers specializing in eating disorders, competition, achievement and other challenges of contemporary city life. She loves helping women of all ages create balanced satisfying lives. Joan�s approach includes Experiential Focusing*, a method correlated with positive life change, increased self-esteem and a sense of wholeness and integration. Dr. Lavender now has openings for new clients in her New York office. Call 212-866-0461. By mentioning EDReferral.com, Dr. Lavender will provide a phone consultation to discuss local treatment options at no charge. Also see www.joanlavender.com.

New York and New Jersey Therapist - Joanne Gerr, MSW, CSW - Eating without Emotion: Joanne provides individual, group, and family counseling for women, men and children dealing with compulsive eating, overeating, bulimia and body image issues. She is also available for supervision, trainings and consultations on preventing eating disorder programs. Experienced, compassionate therapist and speaker. Offices in New York and New Jersey. Call Joanne Gerr, MSW, CSW at 212-750-8130 or 732-247-5112.

 

Support Groups Led by Professionals:  

Oakland and San Francisco, CA Support Groups: New group forming in Oakland and two openings in an on-going eating disorder group in San Francisco. Combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, experiential exercises and interpersonal work participants will gain: relief from constant food/body obsession, support from others, and effective ways to deal with an internal critic.  The facilitator, Alison McCabe, MFT, has been licensed 13 years, specializing in eating disorder treatment, anxiety disorders and depression. For more information or to schedule an initial interview, contact Ms. McCabe at 510-273-9969 or email alisonmccabe@sbcglobal.net.

San Diego: Reaching Out and Uniting: Celebrating All Levels of Recovery
Please join us in celebrating the 1st Annual Eating Disorder Recovery Day 2007, a day of renewal, reconnection and recovery. The day will consist of: � Meeting new and old friends � Special Yoga Session to help reconnect the body, mind, and spirit � �Declaring Independence from Eating Disorders: A Personal Journey� Presented by: Jenni Schaefer, Author of �Life Without Ed� � Eating Disorder Discussion Panel The event is being sponsored by Center for Change and Puente de Vida. Save the date on August 11th from 9am to 12, at Coronado Spreckels Park. For further information, please contact maldis@centerforchange.com or natalie.puentedevida@hotmail.com

For a comprehensive list of professionally led support groups, follow this link: http://www.edreferral.com/Professional_Support_Groups_and_Workshops.htm

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