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.

Support for Parents:  

Royal Oak, MI - Parent Coaching Program: William Beaumont Hospital's Pediatric Department introduces the Nancy Rambeau Hough Parent Coaching Program for parents of adolescents struggling with eating disorders.  The Parent Coaching Program has been specifically developed to assist parents in effectively supporting their adolescents through the eating disorder recovery process, while simultaneously providing them with encouragement. Dealing with families that are actively struggling with eating disorders can be very stressful and frustrating even for the most skilled treatment providers. Therefore, a goal of this program is to enhance treatment services offered within the community. The Parent Coaching Program is aimed at enhancing parental competence and skill as well as increasing pro-active parental involvement in their adolescent�s recovery. Participant Criteria: parents of adolescents (18 years of age or younger) dealing with active eating disorder issues; a commitment to attend and participate in the 12 week program; adolescent needs to be actively engaged in treatment with a therapist and pediatrician (minimally, through the duration of this program). Time and location: weekly group for 12 weeks, Wednesday from 7:00-8:30pm at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI. Facilitator: Stephanie B. Milstein, Ph.D., Contact: 248-551-2385.   

Ithaca, NY - Parent Support Group: This group meets every other week, alternating Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension. This is a free support group for parents and loved ones of young people with eating disorders. For more information contact Nancy Potter at the Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-272-2292.  

New York, NY � Free Friends and Family Monthly Support Group: This support group is for those who are concerned about a friend or family member who may have an eating disorder. The group meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6pm - 7:15pm at The Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia at The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy at 1841 Broadway, 4th floor, NY, NY, phone 212-333-3444.  

Salt Lake City, UT - New Life Foundation free friends and family support group: The Friends and Family Support Group is held on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from 5:30-6:30 pm. This self-help support group offers an opportunity to gain insight and awareness about how to support a loved one during his/her recovery. The group is held at New Life Foundation 1255 East 3900 South, Ste 301 (3rd Floor). Visit the website for more information www.newlifefoundation.cc or call Sabrina Martinez at 801-983-6441.    

Support Groups:  

Birmingham, AL � Free Eating Disorder Support Group: Sponsored by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. This group meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00pm at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church Main Building Room on 318 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills, AL. This group is designed to provide: support and recovery information for those living with any eating disorder; resources and hope to the community regarding eating disorders and recovery; a common ground for sharing experiences and honest feedback in a safe environment. The last Monday of each month is Family Night where the focus is on providing support to family and friends of those living with an eating disorder. For more information contact Angela Camp at 205-871-4443. Information can also be requested via email at anadbham@aol.com.  

Beverly Hills, CA - Free Weekly Drop-in Support Group. These meetings are sponsored by Linda Blakeley, Ph.D. and ANAD. The group is will be held Thursday evenings at 5pm beginning February 2007. Meetings held at 420 South Beverly Drive, Suite 100, Office 17, Beverly Hills, 90212. For more information email Dr. Linda Blakeley at Drlindablakeley@aol.com.

Del Mar/San Diego, CA � Weekly Eating Disorders Anonymous Meeting at Casa Palmera in Del Mar, CA. Meeting is held every Friday at 7:30 -8:30pm. Address: 14750 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92014. For more information contact Julie at julie@casapalmera.com.

Laguna Beach, CA. FREE ANAD Support Group: South Coast Medical Center hosts a FREE eating disorder support group every Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The group meets in the hospital's Community Room. South Coast Medical Center is located at 31872 Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. To register or for more information, call Maggie Baumann at 949-240-7806 or email maggie-b@cox.net.

Laguna Hills, CA - ANAD Support Group. This group meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm. The group is located at 23461 South Pointe Drive, Suite 190, Laguna Hills, CA. For more information contact Kay Poggi at 949-498-5018 or kaypoggi@yahoo.com.

Los Angeles, CA Support Groups: Two process groups for women, one for those over 30, and one for women 18 to 30, with all types of eating disorders. This is a safe place to talk about the issues behind calories, thinness and obsession with body image. This group will take place in a supportive, confidential setting. Develop understanding and trust with others as you work through the complexities of family, relationships, and self esteem. Groups meet Monday and Wednesday evenings. For more information call Dr. Janet K. Smith, 310-473-6169 or visit  www.weighty-issues.com.

West Los Angeles/Santa Monica, CA: "Women & Food" Eating Disorders Support Group." For women ages 18 and older who are looking for a supportive environment in which to discuss struggles with disordered eating patterns and/or body image disturbance. This group currently meets Wednesday evenings, 7:30 pm (low fee available). The group therapist has over 17 years experience with eating disorders. For more information call Dr. Sari Shepphird at 310- 826-4300 or visit www.moving4ward.info.

West Los Angeles/Brentwood, CA � Support group for women dealing with compulsive overeating. This group is for women over 40. It is designed to explore underlying issues, family-of-origin concerns, and current manifestations of behaviors. 12-step friendly, but not required. Intake is required.  The group meets Tuesday, 7:30-9 pm. For information, contact Jack Nelson Soll, MFT, at 310-471-2210 or JNSoll@aol.com.  

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.

Ongoing Compulsive Eating Support Groups meets Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons in Oakland, CA. The orientation of this group is psychodynamic integrated with cognitive behavioral techniques and imagery. Using a non-diet approach, the facilitators help clients explore the underlying emotional, familial and cultural issues that lie at the heart of compulsive eating and body hatred. Clients learn to recognize their body's cues of hunger and satisfaction, and develop a positive body image. For more information, call Caryn Gottfried, MFT at 510-531-0947 or Dana Schwartz, MFT at 510-663-8783 or email danaschwartz510@email.com.

Santa Barbara, CA - Free ANAD Support Group: This free support group meets Mondays from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Antioch University in Santa Barbara. For more information contact Nicole Zipata, MFT Intern at 805-252-0861.

San Diego, CA � Free Support Group. Free eating disorders anonymous group in San Diego on Wednesday nights. The group starts at 7:30pm and is located at Harmony Grove. For more information call 800-990-8052 or visit www.harmony-grove.com.

San Francisco, CA - 12-week Women of Size group: The Eating Disorders Collaborative offers 12-week Women of Size group. For more information, contact Marcy Dubova at 415-987-4118 or visit  www.edcollaborative.com.

Sierra Madre, CA Support Groups: Two low fee therapy groups are available on Wednesday evenings in Sierra Madre, CA. The groups are process groups and focus on the underlying issues that maintain eating disorders. Also available are two new fun and creative workshops on the inner critic and the caregiver within. For more information call Bette Ozburn  MS, LMFT at 909 392-3731.

Woodland Hills, CA Support Group: Support group for women over the age of 18 who are suffering from eating disorder issues. The group runs in segments of 10 weeks at a time. An ongoing support group for parents of children with Eating Disorders located in Woodland Hills, California. If interested call Amy Klein Zeff, MA, MFT MFC38532 at 818-591-8669.

Brevard County, FL � Free ANAD support group. The group meets every Thursday evening at 7:30 pm. The last Thursday of each month is a multi-family group for support persons to join their loved ones. For more information contact BrevardANAD@aol.com or 321-259-6842.  

Ft. Lauderdale, FL � ED Support Group: This is an ongoing support group for anyone suffering with an eating disorder. The group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and takes place every 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday evening of each month from 6:30pm � 8:00pm at the Milestones campus in West Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  For more information call 954-272-0806.  

Ft. Myers, FL - Ongoing eating disorder group: This is an ongoing therapy group open to anyone struggling with an eating disorder. Group therapy provides a safe environment for the individual to process their successes as well as their struggles towards recovery. The group is facilitated by a licensed professional and meets Wednesdays from 4 - 5:30. Please call Liza for more information or for a screening interview at 239-931-4444.

Florida � Free Support Group: The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders is holding a support group for men and women with anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders at Florida Hospital Memorial Division, Ormond Beach Campus, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For additional information call 386-437-9590 or email  janet0409@hotmail.com.  

Skokie, IL - Diet Survivors Group. The Chicago Center for Overcoming Overeating, Inc. offers an ongoing support group for women interested in ending their compulsive/binge eating. This therapist-led group offers a safe and nurturing place to help you become an attuned eater by ending overeating and feeding yourself based on internal cues for hunger and satiation. The group also discusses related issues such as body image, emotional eating and physical activity. The group meets Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30pm. Contact Judith Matz, LSCW at 847.267.1200 or www.dietsurvivors.com/chicagocenter/index.html.

Newton, MA - Free Support Group: Hope and Inspiration is a free drop-in group that takes place the first Saturday of every month from 10-11am at the MEDA (an eating disorder treatment and prevention organization) office in Newton, located at 92 Pearl Street. During the hour, a recovered individual shares his or her story of recovery, leaving time for discussion and questions. Contact MEDA at 617-558-1881 ext. 12 for more information or visit  www.medainc.org.

Baltimore, MD �  Largely Positive is a free support group open to adults of size. The mission of Largely Positive is to promote health and self-esteem among larger people. The Health at Every Size philosophy is not opposed to weight loss, but is opposed to dieting and other unhealthy weight loss measures. Meetings are held at 2002 Clipper Park Road, Suite 110, Baltimore, Maryland and take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Please contact Deborah Kauffmann, RD, LDN for more information at 410-235-8300 or healthateverysize@comcast.net.

Baltimore, MD -- ANAD of Baltimore- A FREE weekly support group open to those with bulimia, binge-eating disorder, or anorexia.  Parents, family, friends, or those wanting to learn more about eating disorders are also welcome.  ANAD meets every Monday from 5:30-6:45 at Ascension Lutheran Church (7601 York Rd. Towson, MD 21204).  For more information call Sharon Peterson, LCSW-C at The Resource Group 410-337-7772.

Webster Groves, MO-- Free support group: Castlewood Treatment Center: Circle of Friends Thursday nights 5-6:30 204 E. Lockwood Webster Groves, MO. For more information visit www.castlewoodtc.com.

Royal Oak MI: FREE Yoga, Nia or Pilates class for those struggling with eating disorders or those interested in exploring their relationship with food, body image and emotions. This class is offered at Body Connection, Royal Oak MI. For more information, log onto www.bodyconnection-nia.com.

New York, NY - Free Eating Disorder Support Group: This group meets the first Monday of every month from 8:30-9:45pm. The group is free and open to anyone suffering from an eating disorder or body image difficulty. The group is run by therapists who are trained and on staff at The Eating Disorder Resource Center in NYC. Call 212-989-3987 to reserve a spot. Support Group Location: 24 E. 12th St.   

New York, NY � Eating and Body Image Groups: The Women's Therapy Centre Institute is offering six week groups on eating and body image problems. The therapist-led groups will look at the psychological issues behind the meaning of fat and thin, obsessive thinking, how to feed oneself when hungry and stop when full, as well as how to eliminate bingeing.  For more information call the WTCI at 212-721-7005.

Portland, OR: Free Support Groups: Alliance Counseling Center Eating Disorder Program, Executive Director: Joyce A. Korschgen, LPC. The Alliance Counseling Center offers, free of charge, 4 support groups per month. They provide Eating Disorder Support Groups for people who suffer from an eating disorder (1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings) as well as Emotion Regulation Support Groups (2nd and 4th Thursday evenings) which are modeled after DBT. Both of these support groups are bi-monthly. Call Alliance for start times or visit their website for downloadable flyers and maps as well as additional information about Alliance' Eating Disorder Program. Contact information: www.AllianceCounselingCenter.org or email info@AllianceCounselingCenter.org. Location: 818 NW 17th Suite #3, Portland, OR. Phone: 503-221-4531.

Ambler, PA: Bariatric Surgery Support/Therapy Groups: For more information contact Carol Signore, LMFT, at 215-540-9675 or email Carol@myselfdesign.com.  

Glenside, PA - Ongoing support groups: Girls' Group Tuesdays, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Women's Group Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. NEW: Sundays, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Explore thoughts & feelings in a supportive & safe environment. The use of art, creative writing & dialog uniquely honors each woman's struggles & triumphs. Facilitated by Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC Board Certified Art Psychotherapist & Licensed Professional Counselor. For more information call 215-885-0642 ext. 1 or email mdeanx2@delaware.net.

Philadelphia, PA - Free monthly support group sponsored by ANAD (Nat. Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders).  This group is held in Philadelphia center city starting the second week of September. Group meets second Saturday of each month. Open discussion, exchanging of ideas, experiences, feelings and thoughts. All questions and inquiries are welcome. Contact Deborah Reeves at 215-732-1612 or email at dr@healing-minds.com. All calls are kept confidential.

Orem, UT Free Support Group: Eating Disorders Anonymous, 12-Step Group. This group meets at 7:00 pm on Thursdays and Sundays. Gain more desire for recovery as you, along with others, share experiences of strength and hope. For more information contact the Center for Change at 1-888-224-8250.

Salt Lake City, UT - New Life Foundation free support group: The Recovery Support Group is held every Wednesday from 5:30- 6:30 pm. This self-help support group for individuals suffering from an eating disorder offers a chance to gain hope and strength for recovery. The group is held at New Life Foundation 1255 East 3900 South, Ste 301 (3rd Floor). Visit the website for more information www.newlifefoundation.cc or call Sabrina Martinez at 801-983-6441.  

Salt Lake City, UT - Free Support Group : Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems. Weekly meetings Tuesdays, 6:30 � 7:30 p.m., 2221 South 1700 East (enter on the North). Contact, questions and information: Bonnie 801-231-3442 or email: bbshepherd@comcast.net.

Manassas, VA: Improve Your Body Image from the Inside Out this Spring. This is an innovative therapy group for women suffering with anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating begins Monday May 14th at Crossroads Counseling. The group will run on Monday evenings from 7-8:30pm and will focus on issues that underlie all types of eating disorders. If you are tired of just dealing symptoms this group is for you. Having a distorted body image is very self-destructive and affects all areas of life. The sessions will be based on the following themes: 1. Size Esteem Vs. Self-Esteem, 2 Positive Self-Talk and Being Gentle With Yourself, 3 Looking Beyond the Mirror and Listening to Your Body, 4 Learning to Trust Yourself with Courage and Confidence, 5 Living with Purpose, 6 Self Nurturance: Body, Mind, and Spirit, 7 Surrendering and Letting Go, 8 Embrace Yourself, Embrace Others. Sessions are $50, register by calling Crossroads at 703-361-1525. Questions can be forwarded to mannhardt@comcast.net. Conveniently located near 66 on 7545 Presidential Lane, Manassas, VA. 

International Support Groups:  

Toronto, Canada Support Group: This is an ongoing group for women with body image and eating disorder issues. This is a participatory group where clients can explore deeper issues and feelings in a safe and confidential environment. Clients will learn how to get in touch with and express themselves in ways that are honouring and authentic. $15 per session. For more information contact Yana Hoffman CCDC at 416-534-2816.  

Online Support Group:  

On-Line Support: Milestones sponsors an online support forum for anyone seeking support for themselves or a loved one with an eating disorder. The group�s membership reached more than 2,800 subscribers � the forum is open to anyone wishing to participate and can be accessed at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/milestonesinrecovery.  

On-Line Message Forum for Caregivers: Free, lightly moderated message forum for parents and caregivers of eating disordered children at www.eatingwithyouranorexic.com.

Employment Opportunities:  

Eugene, OR - RainRock Residential Treatment Center: RainRock Residential Treatment Center, a Monte Nido Affiliate near Eugene, Oregon, is seeking a staff therapist with experience in the treatment of eating disorders. Full time position with benefits. For additional information or to apply please email rrtc@rainrock.org.

Research Studies on Eating Disorders:  

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is set to conduct a new long-term study of anorexia nervosa in 240 teens, ages 12 to 18. Researchers plan to start recruiting subjects on May 1 and will follow subjects for a four-year period. Six research facilities in the United States and Canada will work together with the NIMH on the new study, which will focus on early-intervention treatments. Experts believe that a combination of factors leads to anorexia. American society's worship of ultra-thinness places immense pressure on women - and on men, to a greater extent now than ever before. Research has found that a woman with an anorexic mother or sister is more likely to become anorexic herself. Also, parents who are highly focused on appearance, frequently go on diets, or make negative comments about their children's bodies are more likely to have a child who develops anorexia. Other factors which may lead to anorexia include trauma, a perfectionistic personality, and a genetic predisposition to the disorder. Getting help early on is crucial to effective treatment as anorexia has the highest death rate of any mental health disorder. Source: http://health.msn.com/centers/mentalhealth/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100159790

San Diego, CA - UCSD Researchers Seek Women Recovered from Eating Disorders: This study is being done at UCSD to determine if the brain can tell the difference in caloric content of food even if subjects cannot consciously tell. Women ages of 18-45, who are right-handed and are recovered from anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa are eligible. This study involves the completion of interviews, questionnaires, a taste test and an fMRI scan. The total time commitment for this study is approximately 6-8 hours, which will be spread out over the course of several weeks. The compensation for completion of this study and all related materials will be $150. For more information, contact UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at 858-366-2525 or email edresearch@ucsd.edu.

San Diego, CA - UCSD Researchers Seek Men and Women Suffering From Anorexia Nervosa: This study is being done at UCSD to determine whether the medication Quetiapine helps people suffering from anorexia nervosa by reducing core eating disorder symptoms, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression and obsessionality, in addition to increasing BMI. Men and women between the ages of 18-65 and currently suffering from anorexia nervosa are needed. This study involves the completion of interviews, questionnaires, lab work and medication management. The total time commitment for this study is approximately 18 hours, which will be spread out over the course of 8-10 weeks. The compensation for completion of this study and all related materials will be $360. For more information, contact UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at 858-366-2525 or email edresearch@ucsd.edu.

Massachusetts Research Study - Massachusetts General Hospital Study of Therapy for Bone Loss in Anorexia Nervosa: The Neuroendocrine Unit of Massachusetts General Hospital is conducting research studies on anorexia-induced bone loss. Their screening study is for men and women age 12-50 with anorexia nervosa. They are investigating causes of osteopenia (or bone loss) in the spine, hip, wrist and total body. The study involves one visit of approximately 3 hours.  Their treatment study is for women aged 18-45 with anorexia nervosa and absent or irregular menstrual periods. They are investigating the combined use of a natural hormone and a medication that is effective for bone loss in postmenopausal women as a novel treatment for the bone loss seen in women with anorexia nervosa. They hope that the combination of these two investigational medications will help rebuild depleted bone and prevent further bone breakdown in women with anorexia nervosa. The study consists of 6 visits over 12 months. A stipend of up to $675 is awarded throughout the course of the study. If interested, call Erinne Meenaghan, N.P. at 617-724-7393 or email nedresearchstudies@partners.org.

New York, NY: NIMH-funded, IRB-Approved Study of Adolescents with Bulimia Nervosa (ages 12 - 21 years).  This study takes place at NYSPI/Columbia University and compensation is provided for participation ($100). For more information contact Rachel Marsh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Columbia University/ New York State Psychiatric Institute, call 212-543-5384 or email
marshr@childpsych.columbia.edu.

Study on the Relationship Between Spirituality and Recovery from Bulimia Nervosa: A doctoral student in clinical psychology from Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center in San Francisco is working on a qualitative case-study dissertation involving the relationship between spirituality and recovery from bulimia nervosa and is seeking participants who have a minimum of one year of recovery from eating disorder behavior. Participants should be willing to 1) discuss how they have managed to incorporate spirituality in their recovery and 2) describe the benefits or hindrances of having used spirituality to help them recover from their eating disorders. Both adult women and men (18 +) are encouraged to apply for the study, as well as persons of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Persons from the Southern California area, in particular, are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should contact the researcher, Zaccario Tramontana, MA, at owlspirit993@yahoo.com.

Research on Recovery from Anorexia Nervosa and the Influence of Relationships on the Development of and Healing from this Eating Disorder: If you are a female who is 18 years of age or older, who has struggled with anorexia in the past, and has been in recovery for two or more years, you may be eligible to participate. Participants will be interviewed, and will be asked questions about their relationships with friends, family members, and loved ones throughout their lives, and about their relationship with themselves. The interviews will take approximately 90 minutes and can be done over the phone or in person. All reports will be anonymous and no identifying information of the participants will be revealed. Participants who complete the interviews will be given a $10 gift card to Borders Books or Amazon.com. Participation will help clinicians provide better treatment to individuals currently struggling with anorexia, as well as develop prevention strategies. If interested, contact Danielle Colborn, Clinical Psychology at California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University via email at interpersonalstudy@yahoo.com or phone at 415-955-2049.

Confidential study on the sociology of sleep: Dr. Jan Yager is seeking participants who are willing to answer several questions about their sleep habits. If interested, send an email to yager@aol.com. The questions will be sent via e-mail and replies can be made via e-mail, fax, or regular mail. (Jan Yager, Ph.D., co-author, with Michael J. Thorpy, M.D., Sleeping Well (Checkmark Books, 2001) and co-author with Michael J. Thorpy, M.D., The Encyclopedia of Sleep and Sleep Disorders (Facts on File, Inc., 1991, 2nd edition, 2001, 3rd edition, with Charles Pollak, M.D., forthcoming, 2008). For more information go to www.drjanyager.com or www.janyager.com/writing).

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Books, Resources and Media:  

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100 Questions and Answers About Eating Disorders by Carolyn Costin, MA,  M.Ed., MFT: This is an easy to read how, when and where book that serves as a quick reference guide to anyone wanting to learn more about eating disorders. When a sufferer or loved one has an eating disorder, quick simple to understand help is needed right away. Written by an accomplished eating disorder therapist with 30 years of experience in treating eating disorders, 100 Questions points readers in the right direction to accomplish what needs to be done to set them on the right path.  Carolyn Costin�s style is friendly and warm and although she covers important professional information she does it with the confidence and expertise. Carolyn includes her own insights as well as providing readers with the voice of clients themselves; this makes 100 Questions a personal book about a very personal topic. For more information go to  http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm and click on the Gurze Books banner.

The Food & Feelings Workbook: A Full Course Meal on Emotional Health by Karen Koenig, LCSW. Success in overcoming eating problems depends on learning to effectively and appropriately handle emotions, specifically: guilt, shame, helplessness, anxiety, disappointment, confusion, and loneliness. In this dynamic workbook, Koenig interweaves lighthearted discussion with mindful, reflective exercises to show readers how to identify, experience, and learn from these feelings instead burying them in food-related behaviors. Writing from a foundation of cognitive-behavioral therapy, Koenig, author of the widely-used book, The Rules of �Normal� Eating, explains: the true purpose of emotions; why there is no such thing as a �good� or �bad� feeling; how to stop taking care of everyone else's needs instead of your own; why inner pain causes you to focus on weight, food, or appearance; ways to trust both your body and your feelings.  For more information go to  http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm and click on the Gurze Books banner.

Mindful Eating Meal Cards by Donald Altman, M.A., eating disorder counselor, award-winning writer, and former Buddhist monk. All-new Mindful Eating Meal Cards are a gorgeous, oversized, 52-card set that invites and celebrates aware and balanced eating. The front of each card features a beautiful, colorful painting that depicts the cycle of food in our lives. Each meal card offers a unique, powerful, and hopeful message about how to bring food into balance each day. Meal Cards are inclusive of all wisdom traditions, and some cards incorporate inspiring quotes from the likes of Carl Sagan, the Poet Rilke, St. Francis, the Serenity Prayer, Confucius, and Mother Teresa. Plus, each set comes with its own butterfly-imprinted and beaded carrying pouch so users can enjoy their cards anywhere they go. Cards are ideal for ANY individual who struggles with food--from mild to severe issues--and who wants to normalize and find peace in the food experience. These cards are practical too, and can be used by therapists and in treatment centers to get patients exploring and journaling. Treatment centers can offer these meaningful and beautiful meal cards as a welcoming gift--a way of letting patients know they are cared for and special. Meal Cards also offer patients a gentle reminder of their treatment journey, as well as a positive tool for staying on the path to eating wellness. One patient has written: "I recently purchased meal cards and I love them. I use them with my kids when we eat our meals. The cards stay on our dining room table and then I read it to them, and we talk about what the card says. Sometimes we talk about what the food tastes like or how our bodies feel. I love doing this with them. It helps me tremendously, and it teaches them that their bodies and food are so amazing. Thank you for making the meal cards. They are a blessing to me."�Annie B; in Recovery. For more information or to order, visit: www.mindfulpractices.com. For questions, contact Donald Altman at info@mindfulpractices.com or 503-650-2208 x-1. **Order 3 or more sets of meal cards and you automatically get FREE S/H.