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EDReferral.com Newsletter - October,
2005: Table of Contents
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Research
on Eating Disorders
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Research
on Eating Disorders:
Adolescents with anorexia
nervosa: multiple perspectives of discharge readiness. Turrell
SL, Davis R, Graham H, Weiss I. Eating Disorders Program,
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. PROBLEM: Little is known
about the conditions that must be in place to help adolescent
patients and their families gain the confidence needed to
continue recovery at home, following the adolescents'
hospitalization for anorexia nervosa. METHODS: Beliefs about
discharge readiness were obtained through an open-ended
questionnaire following the patients' first weekend pass home
from an in-patient unit. The perceptions of patients, parents,
and registered nurses were obtained using parallel versions of
a questionnaire. FINDINGS: An examination of the responses
revealed four themes; medical stability, education,
psychological changes, and community resource planning, that
were common to all respondents, as well as themes specific to
adolescents and to nurses. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest
that each group of respondents has unique discharge readiness
needs and that registered nurses have an important role to play
in helping patients and families make the transition home as
successful as possible. PMID: 16137269. J Child Adolesc
Psychiatr Nurs. 2005 Jul-Sep;18(3):116-26.
The mortality
rate from anorexia nervosa. Birmingham CL, Su J, Hlynsky JA,
Goldner EM, Gao M. Department
of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada. OBJECTIVE:
We determined the standardized mortality ratio (SMR) in our
anorexia nervosa (AN) patient population. METHOD: We used a
cross-sectional design to study an inception cohort (1981-2000)
drawn from the provincial tertiary care eating disorders
program at St. Paul's Hospital (British Columbia, Canada). All
patients who completed their initial assessment for an eating
disorder were included in the study. Vital status, date and
cause of death from British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency,
date of assessment, date of birth, and diagnosis at the time of
assessment were collected for each patient. RESULTS: Of 954
patients, 326 diagnosed with AN completed an assessment over
the 20 years. The SMR was 10.5 (95% confidence interval [CI] =
5.5-15.5) for AN. DISCUSSION: Some studies in the literature
report that AN has the highest mortality rate of any
psychiatric disorder in young females. However, others dispute
this fact and report an SMR lower than the normal population
mortality (SMR = 0.71). Contrary to some reports in the
literature, our study confirms a high mortality rate within the
AN population. (c) 2005 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. PMID:
16134111. Int J Eat Disord. 2005 Aug 30;38(2):143-146.
Research Studies:
Research Study - Osteoporosis in Anorexia Nervosa:
The Neuroendocrine Unit of Massachusetts General Hospital is
conducting research studies on bone loss in anorexia nervosa.
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. If
interested, call Jennifer Minihan, PA at 617-724-7393 or email jminihan@partners.org.
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 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 has 4 outpatient visits
and 2 inpatient visits over 12 months. A stipend of up to $675
is awarded throughout the course of the study. If interested,
call Jennifer Minihan, PA-C at 617-724-7393 or email jminihan@partners.org.
The
National Institute of Mental Health - The NIMH is sponsoring a
study assessing appetite and reward in eating disorders.
Researchers need women who are 18 to 45 years old who are
recovered from anorexia and/or bulimia nervosa and who are not
taking psychoactive medications. Studies are taking place at
the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The study involves
the completion of interviews and questionnaires and subjects
undergo a non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging of the brain.
There is no X-ray exposure. Travel expenses are covered and
participants will be paid upon completion of the study. For
more information call 1-866-265 9289, email edresearch@upmc.edu
or visit the website www.anbn.org.
The National Institute of Mental
Health - Research on Genes and Eating Disorders:
The National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring a
multicenter, international study seeking to determine whether a
gene or genes might predispose individuals to develop anorexia
nervosa. They need families with at least two relatives (e.g.,
sisters, brothers, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents) who
have or had anorexia nervosa, and who would be willing to
participate. The study involves the completion of interviews,
questionnaires and a blood draw. Participants do not need to
travel and will be paid upon completion of the study. For more
information call 1-888-895-3886, email EDResearch@upmc.edu
or visit www.angenetics.org.
Research –
Professionals Needed:
The Renfrew Mens Action Committee is seeking male and female
therapists to answer a survey about the effect of the
therapist's gender on the treatment of women with eating
disorders. Request a copy of this survey to from wmndavis@comcast.net
or ssz15e@aol.com.
Conferences for Professionals:
Sacramento, CA -The Art of Healing: Eating Disorders and Body
Image Symposium on Oct 7-8th, 2005, hosted by Summit
Eating Disorders and Outreach Program (SEDOP). This
third annual event provides information on the latest research
and treatment modalities for eating disorders. Keynote speakers
include Kathryn J. Zerbe, MD, author of "The Body
Betrayed" and Amy Baker Dennis, PhD, internationally
recognized speaker on eating disorders and borderline
personality disorder. Special breakout sessions focusing on
medical management, nutritional rehabilitation and therapeutic
interventions will be offered. New to this event are an
expanded exhibitors hall and a Friday evening banquet and
silent auction. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the
SEDOP Treatment Scholarship Program. The cost to attend is $260
and includes materials, breakfast on both days, entrance into
the exhibit area, one ticket for the banquet/silent auction and
a continuing education certificate. Twelve CEUs will be
available to registrants. For more information, visit www.sedop.org,
or call 916-920-5276.
Philadelphia, PA - Feminist Perspectives and Beyond:
Enduring Wisdom, New Frontiers - The
15th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference
November 10-13, 2005 at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott. The
2005 Renfrew Center Foundation Conference will address what is
known and what is currently being discovered about eating
disorders. The goal is to re-examine our common wisdom, explore
what is fresh and exciting and create a stimulating,
collaborative context for the old and the new to nourish one
another. Workshops and poster presentations will address
the following topics: risk/resiliency factors for eating
disorders; therapists' struggle and self-care; temperament and
its relationship to eating disorders; eating disorders and
midlife; issues related to racial and ethnic diversity and
sexual orientation; evidence-based treatment for eating
disorders; healing the mind, body and spirit; integration of
science and practice; eating disorders and co-morbidity;
traditional psychotherapeutic approaches; a deeper look at
feminist perspectives; impact of family and peers; perspectives
on compulsive eating, binge eating disorder and weight. Keynote Presenters: Carol Gilligan, PhD; Mike Devlin, MD; Joan Jacobs
Brumberg, PhD; Craig Johnson, PhD. Featured Speakers: Ovidio
Bermudez, MD; Joan Borysenko, PhD; Tim Brewerton, MD; Pamela
Peeke, MD. For
more information, visit www.renfrew.org,
or call Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383.
Save
the Date – March 2006: The Association of Professionals
Treating Eating Disorders – San Francisco, CA: The APTED in San Francisco, California, is hosting a
conference in March of 2006, at which they will have speakers
from major treatment centers from the West Coast (Southern
California, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Denver), they will be
offering CME's and CEU's to MD's, PhD's, MFTs, LCSWs, nurses,
addiction counselors and others. They are looking to
exchange ideas and expertise. Families and individuals in
recovery are also welcome. For questions or information
call APTED at 415-771-3068 or email AptedSF@aol.com.
Workshops
for Professionals:
Los Angeles, CA - "When Words Fail: Eating Disorders and
Other Addictions." Date: October 29th, 2005. Location:
Los Angeles County Psychological Association annual convention
at the Radisson Hotel LAX. Facilitator: Dr. Janet K.
Smith. For registration call
310-710-1719.
West Los Angeles. CA - "When
Words Fail: Eating Disorders and Other Addictions." Dates: October 27, Novemember
3 and November 10, 2005 (3 classes will be held) each on
Thursday evening at 7 pm at the New Center for Psychoanalysis.
Facilitator: Dr. Janet K. Smith. For more information call
310-478-6541.
Glenside,
PA (Outside of Philadelphia) - Treating Clients with Eating
Disordered and Self-Injurious Behaviors Using Art Therapy. Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC will be presenting two
workshops designed specifically to explore the treatment of
clients who engage in eating disordered and self-injurious
behaviors using art therapy techniques. Workshops have been
approved for 21 American Art Therapy Association (AATA) CEC
credits. Continuing education units awarded by the AATA
are accepted by the NBCC. (The AATA is NBCC Approved
Provider # 5760). Eating Disorders Workshop: Saturday and
Sunday, October 22-23, 2005, 9 - 5pm. Self-Injurious Behavior
Workshop: Monday, October 24, 2005, 9 - 5pm. To inquire about
setting up a workshop or training in your area, contact
Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC at 215-885-0642 or mdeanx2@delaware.net.
Nutrition and Exercise Workshop - September 2005 through
March 2006: Here’s your chance to learn from two internationally known experts at
this intensive workshop on Nutrition and Exercise. Sports nutritionist Nancy Clark MS, RD and exercise physiologist William Evans,
PhD will be offering a 1.5 day program that is designed to help
coaches, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, sports
nutritionists, sports medicine professionals as well as
athletes themselves find answers to their questions about:
eating for health, enhanced performance and longevity;
balancing carbs, protein and sports supplements; managing
weight and eating disorders. Topics include: Exercise physiology, exercise and aging, weight control, sports
nutrition, counseling tips for eating disordered athletes,
ergogenic aids, creatine, case studies, and hands-on
information. Cost: $195;
$95 full-time students and dietetic interns. CEUs: ADA,
ACSM, AFAA, ACE, NATA, NSCA, CHES. Dates and locations: Toronto Nov. 11-12, 2005; Columbus Dec. 2-3, 2005; Baltimore Jan. 20-21,
2006; Philadelphia Feb. 3-4, 2006; Pittsburgh Mar. 3-4,2006. For
more information and to register: www.sportsnutritionworkshop.com,
Email: Wevans3567@aol.com, Phone:
501-821-6651. For a brochure: Sports Nutrition Workshop, PO Box
650124, West Newton MA 02465.
Professional Study Groups:
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 Wednesday of every month from
12:00-1:30pm at the Monte Nido Treatment Center, www.montenido.com.
Group
#2 takes place the first Thursday of every month from
12:00-1:00pm at the Eating Disorder Center of CA, www.edcca.com.
Workshops
for the Public:
San Francisco Bay Area Workshop: Transforming Negative Body Image (tm) -
A Woman's One-Day Workshop. Saturday, October 22, 2005.
9:30am -
4:30pm. Through lecture, discussion
and experiential exercises individuals will learn to: discover
what has influenced their body image story; change the
way they think and talk about their body; expand
their definition of beauty and experience a new sense of
themselves. Throughout the day attendees will have the
opportunity to develop a nurturing connection with their body.
For more info visit www.CelebrateYourBody.com.
To register call Nomi Dekel, MA, MFT at 415-457-3468 or
510-234-8458.
New
York, NY Workshops: The 2006 B.I.T.E. â Series - The Body Image Transformation Experience.
B.I.T.E.â
provides an intensive therapeutic experience that combines
innovative group psychotherapy techniques with body-oriented
therapy. B.I.T.E.â
is designed for those who struggle with weight regulation,
weight loss, size, perception of self, and body image. Two
linked workshops (Each Workshop meets for 12 consecutive
weeks): Workshop I -
explores participants' eating experiences,
self-perception and resistance to change, and lays the
groundwork needed for the intense and continuing work of
Workshop II (January 11
- March 28, Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00). Workshop II - integrates
movement therapy with body image and self-motivation (April
4 - June 20, Tuesdays 5:30-7:30). For more information visit www.franweiss.com.
Online
Interactive Recovery Tools:
Online Insomnia Program Now Available from
MySelpHelp.com – Developed at Harvard Medical School. The
new Conquer Insomnia program is now available from
MySelfHelp.com. Developed and tested at Harvard Medical School,
this program includes exercises and tools to help individuals
develop a more consistent pattern of restful sleep.
Step-by-step instructions help individuals: overcome common
misconceptions about insomnia and sleep; change negative
thinking that interferes with sleep; develop new habits that
promote healthy, restful sleep; learn relaxation techniques
that make it easier to fall asleep; and learn strategies to
keep stress from affecting sleep.
Family
of Programs Developed through NIMH Funding: The MySelfHelp.com family
of interactive, online, self-help programs includes Defeating
Depression, Take Control of Bulimia, Stop Binge Eating, Stress
Management, Overcoming Guilt, Working on Low Self-Esteem,
Conquer Insomnia, and Hope for HIV and Depression, as well as a
moderated member Discussion Board. MySelfHelp.com programs were
developed in part through grants from the National Institute of
Mental Health, and the programs are designed to complement
therapy and reinforce treatment goals.
Complimentary
Preview for Healthcare Professionals: Healthcare professionals
who have not reviewed MySelfHelp.com programs, or who would
like to take another look to see recent changes, can receive a
complimentary review. Simply email info@MySelfHelp.com
and identify yourself as a healthcare professional. As always,
they welcome your feedback and suggestions.
Healthcare Professional Discount:
MySelfHelp.com offers a 10-percent discount that healthcare
professionals can pass on to their clients. To receive the
discount, the client simply needs to go to www.MySelfHelp.com
and enter “HCP” in the account code box when registering.
Advocacy: The Eating Disorders Coalition for
Research, Policy and Action. The EDC, a Washington, D.C. advocacy organization, is
preparing to expand its online information about eating
disorders among men and boys and other populations. If you know
of high quality resources already online, let them know. The
EDC would like to link to those pages, or share the information
already available. Send suggestions to manager@eatingdisorderscoalition.org.
The Eating Disorders Coalition is your voice in Washington,
D.C.! Consider joining the coalition. Individuals can join
their email list. Hospitals, treatment programs, non-profits,
and other groups can become EDC member organizations. To learn
more, visit http://eatingdisorderscoalition.org/involved/involved.html.
The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
presents “Step-By-Step: A 5K for Eating Disorders
Awareness” on November 19th, 2005 at Bryant Park,
Lake Worth, FL at 8:00am. This event is aimed at promoting eating disorders awareness,
education, and healthy body acceptance. The event aimed at promoting eating disorders awareness,
education, and healthy body acceptance. Also, join them in
adding to the recovery quilt and viewing the memory wall. Walk
as an eating disorder survivor or in honor/in memory of a loved
one. All proceeds from the event will benefit the
Alliance’s school outreach program. For more information,
contact The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness at
561-841-0900 or at www.eatingdisorderinfo.org.
Books,
Resources and Media:
To
purchase books and other resources at discounted rates go to http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm.
Inspirational:
GODDESS
CARDS - "Because Every Woman is a Goddess!"
GODDESS CARDS is a greeting card company whose cards are
celebrations of Real Women. Every card tells a story, and
carries a loving, inspirational, or fun message. Images are
lush, rich in curves, color and feminine diversity. Every card
tells a woman “You Are GORGEOUS - Just as you are!” For
more information visit www.goddesscards.com
call 604-925-4139, fax 604-925-4169, or email the designer Anne
Baird at anne@goddesscards.com.
Treatment
Center News:
Arizona
Treatment Center News –Remuda Ranch: Today,
eating disorders are diagnosed in girls as young as six years
old and are
occurring more often in children ages 8-11. In
fact, the average age for onset of a diagnosable eating
disorder is 13. Because children and adolescents have different
issues and needs, Remuda Ranch offers separate treatment
centers in Wickenburg, Arizona. Their adolescent program treats
teenage girls age 13 to 17; while their children’s program
focuses on helping girls, age 12 and younger. Research
indicates that the earlier these disorders are addressed, the
better the outcome. The
summer months often prove to be an excellent time to embrace
treatment with the least amount of interruption.
Without the distraction of school and friends, young
people can focus on getting better. For additional information
about their Christian treatment programs, which offer hope and
healing to patients of all faiths, call 1-800-445-1900.
Agoura
Hills, CA Treatment Center News - Eating Disorder Intensive
Outpatient Program: Carolyn
Costin has opened a new Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient
Program (EDIOP) in Agoura Hills, CA. This program is for
females struggling with an eating disorder who need support in
addition to their individual therapy but do not need full day
treatment or inpatient care. The program meets three nights a
week and includes a supervised meal. Groups will be
co-facilitated by therapists specializing in the treatment of
eating disorders. The program utilizes a multi-disciplinary
approach including cognitive-behavioral, dialectal-behavioral,
psycho-educational, solution-focused, art therapy, attachment
theory and process group modalities. In addition, the group
facilitators introduce and practice specific relaxation
techniques useful in reducing anxiety and processing emotion.
The program operates Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from
6:30-9:30pm. Groups are facilitated by Rykia Peterson, IMF
#41796 and supervised by
Linda Wells, LCSW. The cost for the IOP is $325 per night,
payable two weeks in advance, for a total of $1,950. Insurance
may apply and must be worked out on an individual basis with
the program director. If you are interested in learning
more about this Intensive Outpatient Program, call 310-457-9958
or email mntc@montenido.com.
Del
Mar, CA – New Treatment Center - Casa Palmera: Holistic Care
in a Resort-Style Setting.
Located in peaceful Del Mar, California, Casa Palmera is a
holistic treatment facility that offers an unrivaled
alternative to the traditional treatment approach for eating
disorders, addiction, and chronic pain. Their spiritually based
center integrates the best of modern western scientific
knowledge with ancient eastern intuitive healing techniques.
Licensed as a medical facility, Casa Palmera can accommodate
the guest needing intensive medical care as well as those
seeking personal growth and lifestyle changes. Their treatment
professionals are comprised of physicians, psychiatrists,
psychologists, nutritional experts, a naturopathic chef, and a
diverse array of holistic health practitioners. Casa Palmera's
integrative approach includes traditional therapies, out of the
box thinking, and having fun. Some examples are a Ropes
Challenge Course, EMDR, Breath Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy,
Dance Therapy, Drum Therapy, Herbal Medicine, Surf Therapy, Tai
Chi, Meridian Stretching, Equine Therapy,
Acupuncture, and organic gardening. To
find out more about this exclusive program visit www.casapalmera.com
or call 888-481-4481 or 858-481-441.
La Jolla, CA: Puente de Vida
Treatment Center:
Puente de Vida is kicking off its 3rd year, and
welcomes all eating disorder professionals to come visit its
new facility in La Jolla, CA. Nestled in the lush hillside, in
an 8,000 square foot, resort-like estate, Puente de Vida offers
treatment for all eating disorders in a therapeutic milieu.
Recently featured in People Magazine, Local CBS News and Time
Magazine, Puente de Vida, through its philosophy and unique
brand, has established itself as a premiere treatment facility.
Treating only six individuals at a time, Puente de Vida
can truly deliver treatment on an individualized level,
offering therapeutic meal support and serving those patients
who may have been resistant to recover, through adopting
individualized strategies for healing. For more information
call Carol Schaefer toll free at 877-995-4337.
Newport
Beach, CA: The Victorian of Newport Beach Honored by IAEDP™. The
Board of Directors of the International Association of Eating
Disorders Professionals presented an Outstanding Service Award
to The Victorian of Newport Beach. The awarding took place
during the IAEDP™ 19th Annual Symposium
recognizing The Victorian and its staff for their hospitality
and efforts in hosting the IAEDP™ 2005 Mid-Winter Workshop
and Board Meeting in Newport Beach, CA. Elizabeth Robertson of Sober Living by the Sea Treatment
Centers was on hand to accept the award saying, “The
Victorian is very proud to receive this honor and we look
forward to playing a part in the 2006 Mid-Winter Workshop for
IAEDP™.” The Victorian is located in beautiful
Newport Beach, CA and is Sober Living by the Sea’s private
treatment facility for women who suffer from eating disorders.
Just blocks away from the beach, the Victorian rooms
encourage a cozy and intimate family setting, rather than an
institutional environment.
According to Dr. Barbara Cole, Clinical Director of the
Victorian, “Over the past 4 ½
years, we have helped many women to transition from
imprisonment within their own mindset and behaviors to a state
of freedom, autonomy and independence. Families participate,
along with Victorian clients, in becoming quickly and simply
educated as to what an eating disorder actually is, where it
comes from, and how to successfully heal from same. The calm,
structured environment promotes integration into every day
living without disordered eating. Clients
can come into the Victorian at the residential level and then
move on to the Lido Continuing Care Program, participating in a
return to college, volunteer work or employment (or a
combination of these activities).”
For
more information on The Victorian please visit the website at www.eatingdisordertreatment.com,
email info@eatingdisordertreatment.com
or contact Bruce Levinson at 1-800-647-0042.
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. The Evening
Intensive Outpatient Program operates 4 hours per evening,
three days per week. Most of the Eating Disorder Center of
Denver's program components are available on an outpatient
basis. Services include individual and family/couples therapy;
group therapy including DBT; aftercare; psychiatric evaluation;
therapy and medication monitoring and nutritional counseling.
Non-EDC-Denver treatment providers are welcome to utilize these
services as adjunct therapies to their own treatment. Visit http://www.edcdenver.com
for details and schedules.
Eating Disorder Center of Denver’s
Outpatient Groups: To register call 720-889-4232:
1.
Aftercare Group:
This group meets Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm and Tuesday
evenings 5:30-7:00pm. The group is an open group consisting of
individuals in recovery who have completed an intense eating
disorders program at EDC-D or other national programs. Cost:
$50 per group.
2.
DBT Skills Training:
The adult group meets Monday evenings 5:00-6:30pm; the
adolescent group meets Tuesday evenings from 4:00-5:30pm. The
group consists of didactic and experiential education in four
different skill areas: core mindfulness, interpersonal
effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
Cost: $75 per group.
3.
Body Image 101:
This group meets Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30pm. The group is
a 12-week ongoing group utilizing cognitive behavioral and
experiential techniques to mend the relationship between a
woman and her body. Cost: $50 per group.
4. Eating Disorders Anonymous:
This group meets every Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm. It is a
free, open support group for individuals suffering and
recovering from eating disorders. The meetings are held at the
Glendale YMCA, 4500 E. Kentucky Avenue Denver, CO.
5.
Family and Friends Support Group: This group meets the first and third Thursday of
each month from 6:00-8:30pm. The group is for families and
friends of individuals suffering with eating disorders to come
discuss their problems, concerns and successes. To RSVP or for
questions contact Enola Gorham at 720-889-4231. The meetings
held at Eating Disorder Foundation of the Rockies, 3003 East
Third Ave, Suite 110, Denver, CO.
Denver,
CO - Minding the Body Support Group:
Minding the Body helps individuals struggling to establish
positive lifestyles after Gastric Bypass surgery or other
weight loss programs. Weekly groups provide participants with
the tools, support, and skills to maintain positive weight
goals, deal with issues that may interfere with weight loss
maintenance, and interact with others in various stages of the
weight maintenance process. Meeting time: every Thursday from
6:00-8:00pm. Cost: $75 per group. For more information call
303-771-0861 or visit www.bodymindandhealth.com.
Florida Treatment Center News -
"Reality Based Treatment for Eating Disorders." Milestones Eating
Disorders Program offers residential treatment for anorexia,
bulimia, compulsive overeating, and related disorders. The
program is unique in so far as offering a supportive and
structured environment while providing real world experiences
such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and participating in
an array of activities simulating one's at home setting.
Participants live within an apartment setting and are afforded
opportunities to attend a variety of evening support groups
while attending group and individual therapies during the day.
The program is part of a facility, which is JCAHO accredited
(Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations) and licensed by the State of Florida to provide
residential treatment as well as intensive outpatient services.
The overall philosophy of Milestones is one of providing the
treatment within a less restrictive setting than the
traditional hospital environment and providing people with
ample opportunities to put into practice those skills necessary
to maintain their recovery when they return home. Milestones is
intended for those who are not in need of a hospital setting
and are able to demonstrate a sincere desire to recover from
their eating disorder. You can learn more about the program at
the Milestones website at www.milestonesprogram.net
or by calling 800-347-2364.
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 and support.
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 increasing pro-active
parental involvement in their adolescent’s recovery. Groups
to begin Fall 2005, free of charge. 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
Support
Groups:
Birmingham, AL – Free Eating Disorder Support
Group: Sponsored by ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and
Associated Disorders). This group meets every Tuesday 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 Tuesday 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 please contact Angela Camp at 205-871-4443.
Information can also be requested via email at anadbham@aol.com.
Beverly
Hills, CA - Free ANAD Support Group: Tuesday Evenings from
7:30-8:30pm at 420 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 100, Beverly Hills,
CA. For more information contact Dr. Linda Blakely at
310-286-9171 or email Drlindablakeley@aol.com.
Beverly
Hills, CA – Weekly Women’s Therapy Group: Dr. Linda Blakeley
offers a weekly therapy group for women recovering from bulimia
and binge eating. The fee is $250.00 per month with a minimum
3-month commitment. Sessions will be held on Mondays from
7-8:30pm. For more information call Dr. Blakeley at
310-286-9171 or email Drlindablakeley@aol.com.
Laguna
Beach, CA -- Free ANAD Support Group. This group is held at the
South Coast Medical Center on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the
month from 6:30-7:30pm. For more information or to RSVP call
949-499-7270.
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 please contact Kay Poggi at
949-498-5018.
Support Groups in Oakland and Walnut Creek, CA:
Facilitator - Rose P. Phelps, MFT, Certified Group
Psychotherapist and President of the Northern California Group
Psychotherapy Society. Rose’s
support groups offer members an arena in which to find support,
deal with challenges and learn to nurture themselves and
others. Clients also learn to empower themselves rather than
disempower themselves through attacking their bodies by either
starvation, bingeing and/or self-hatred. For more information
call 510-658-4344 for interview or email rosepmft@aol.com.
San
Francisco, CA - 12-week Women of Size group: The Eating Disorders
Collaborative offers 12-week Women of Size group. For more
information, please contact Marcy Dubova at 415-987-4118 or
visit www.edcollaborative.com.
San Francisco Bay Area Support Group: Celebrate Your
Body - A Women's Support Group for Transforming Negative Body
Image. The group will begin in November 2005 and will take
place on Tuesday evenings from 7:15 - 9:15pm. Women have few places where they can talk openly about negative and
positive feelings about their bodies. They carry these
feelings alone, increasing their confusion and shame. Through
writing, discussion and meditations they tell their stories,
explore how they developed negative body image, share resources
and brainstorm how to manage body image experiences. With
the support of other women, attendees will learn to nurture,
celebrate and honor the wisdom of their body. For more
information visit www.CelelbrateYourBody.com.
To Register call Nomi Dekel, MA, MFT at 415-457-3468 or
510-234-8458.
West
Los Angeles, CA - Ongoing process group for women ages 30 and
above.
This group provides support for all types of eating disorders
and provides a safe place to understand and address the issues
behind symptoms. The group is held in West Los Angeles on
Wednesday evenings. For more information contact Dr. Janet K.
Smith, 310-473-6169 or visit www.weighty-issues.com.
Wilton,
CT - Free Eating Disorder Support Group: The Renfrew Center of
Southern CT offers a FREE eating disorders support group every
Saturday morning at 11:00am (except holidays). This group is
professionally facilitated and is designed for people
struggling with eating disorders and for their friends and
families. For more information about The Renfrew Center of
Southern Connecticut call 203-834-5020 or visit www.renfrewcenter.com.
North Miami Beach, FL – Eating
Disorder Support Group:
This is an
ongoing eating disorder support group that takes place on
the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at Milestones. The group is
open to anyone wishing to attend and is free of charge. For
more information call 800-347-2364.
Atlanta, GA - Free ANAD support group sponsored by
Peachford Hospital.
The group is facilitated by Karen Macke, LPC and Page Love, RD,
LD. The group is held at 2151 Peachford Road - Atlanta, GA
30338 at the Peachford Conference Center from 10-11:30
a.m. every Saturday. Guests are welcome - including family
members and friends. For more information please call
770-986-1821 or visit the website at www.peachfordhospital.com.
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 Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association's Newton office
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
extension12 for more information.
Omaha, NE – Family Support Group. The Eating Disorders Program at Children’s
Hospital of Omaha, Nebraska offers a family support group to
all former, outpatient and inpatient families. The group meets
the third Monday of every month from 4:30- 6:30pm in the
Children's Hospital Glow conference room. This program
provides families much needed support to make recovery possible
and successful. For more information or to reserve a
seat, please call 402-955-6190.
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.
Ithaca,
NY - Weekly Eating Disorders Anonymous Meeting: This meeting is held
every Wednesday from 7-9pm at 518 W. State St. in Ithaca, NY.
For more information email IthacaEDA@hotmail.com.
Manhattan/Union Square, 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. Please call
212-989-3987 to reserve a spot.
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 contact WTCI at
212-721-7005.
New
York, NY Workshops: The 2006 B.I.T.E. â Series - The Body Image Transformation Experience.
B.I.T.E.â
provides an intensive therapeutic experience that combines
innovative group psychotherapy techniques with body-oriented
therapy. B.I.T.E.â
is designed for those who struggle with weight regulation,
weight loss, size, perception of self, and body image. Two
linked workshops (Each Workshop meets for 12 consecutive
weeks): Workshop I -
explores participants' eating experiences,
self-perception and resistance to change, and lays the
groundwork needed for the intense and continuing work of
Workshop II (January 11 - March 28, Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:00). Workshop II - integrates
movement therapy with body image and self-motivation (April 4 - June 20, Tuesdays 5:30-7:30). For more information visit www.franweiss.com.
Glenside, PA Support Group: Women's Group on Tuesdays from
6:00- 7:30pm.
This group encourages women to explore thoughts and feelings in
a supportive and safe environment. Exploration of family,
school and peer relationships will be discussed with special
attention to self-esteem, lifestyle choices and future goals.
The use of art, creative writing, and dialog in this group
uniquely honors each woman's struggles and triumphs. Two
eight-week sessions are available. 2005 schedule: Session C
June 21 - August 9; Session D September 13 - November 1. The
cost is $40 per group for 8 weeks. For more information contact
Michelle L. Dean at 215-885-0642. Individual and family
counseling is also available.
Benbrook,
TX – Eating Disorder Support Group: This group is held at
The Frost Bank Building, 4200 South Hulen, Suite 318 Fort
Worth, TX 76109. The
group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. The cost of
the group is $10.00 per session. The group will benefit women,
men and teenagers struggling with bulimia, anorexia, binge
eating disorder, and/or compulsive overeating (minimum of 14
years of age). This group is not a substitute for professional
counseling. The group facilitator is Jacquelyn Ekern. For more
information contact Jacquelyn Ekern at jacquelynekern@yahoo.com
or 817-602-8727.
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: Milestones
sponsors an online support forum that is open to anyone who is
seeking eating disorder information and support. The group's
membership is over 1300 participants, all of whom are either
suffering from an eating disorder or are affected by a loved
one suffering with an ED. The forum can be accessed from a link
on the Milestones website at www.milestonesprogram.net
or directly via www.groups.yahoo.com/group/milestonesinrecovery.
Employment
Opportunities:
Calabasas, CA - Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed
Vocational Nurses and Registered Nurses: Monte
Nido Residential and Day Treatment Program is looking for CNAs,
LVNs and RNs with eating disorder treatment experience. If
interested, please email resume to Carolyn Costin, LMFT at mntc@montenido.com
or fax resume to 310-457-8442. Website: www.montenido.com.
Del Mar, CA – Physicians, Nurses, and Program Staff: Casa Palmera, a holistic treatment center for eating
disorders, addictions, and pain management in Del Mar, CA is
looking for qualified physicians, nurses and various staff for
part time, possibly leading to full time, in an inpatient
setting. Eating disorder experience a must, inpatient treatment
experience preferred. Check www.casapalmera.com
for more information on their programs. Please send
resumes to johnny@casapalmera.com.
Long Beach, CA – Program Director/Clinician
and Clinical Staff: Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program is seeking a Program
Director/Clinician. Interns with eating disorder treatment
experience are also welcome to apply. Supervision is available.
The position will initially be part-time with the possibility
for full time employment. Non-paid internship positions are
also available. Resumes should be emailed to Rachel@shoreline-eatingdisorders.com.
San Diego, CA – Licensed Therapists: The Conscious Eating Bariatric program is
seeking licensed therapists with eating disorder experience to
facilitate specialized psychotherapy groups for emotional or
binge eaters at various sites across the US. They offer free
extensive training and exceptional compensation. The total
weekly time commitment is 3-6 hours/week. This is a great
opportunity to build your practice and be more visible in your
community. For more information contact Margie Martin, MFT at Margie@consciouseating.com.
San Diego, CA - Lead
Licensed Clinician - Eating Disorder Specialty, PhD, MFT or
LCSW. Sharp Mesa Vista
Hospital has a full-time opportunity for a CA Licensed
Psychologist, MFT or or LCSW to work in a
partial hospitalization program for adults with eating
disorders. This is a lead position with supervisory
responsibilities. Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital has been the
mental health leader in San Diego for over 40 years. Qualifications:
Social Worker applicants must be California LCSW;
Psychologists must have a PhD or Psy.D. and a California
license; Marriage Family Therapists much have a Masters degree
in Social Work or Counseling and have a California license;
Experience working with eating disordered clients in both an
inpatient and outpatient setting required; Experience working
as a member of a multidisciplinary team; Excellent group
facilitation skills; One year of supervisory experience; Group
facilitation, community outreach and program development
experience required. For additional information or to apply
visit www.sharp.com or
call 858-499-5195.
Belmont, MA - Staff
Psychologist: Klarman Eating Disorders Center, McLean Hospital: The
Klarman Eating Disorder Center at McLean Hospital/Harvard
Medical School is seeking an Expressive Therapist (Full-time -
40 hours/wk, Monday-Friday) and a Clinical Educator (24
hours/wk). The Expressive Therapist is responsible for
developing expressive/art therapy groups, including body image
work for a residential treatment program for girls.
The therapist will be a member of a multi-disciplinary
treatment team. Qualifications: MA in expressive therapy. The
Clinical Educator (Part time - 24 hrs/week) will be
establishing a communication system between patients,
individual school systems and the team. This person will also
facilitate therapy groups, maintain all necessary clinical and
academic documentation and be responsible for ongoing expansion
and design of the academic program. Qualifications: Bachelor's
degree required preferably in psychology or education, Masters
degree desirable in Education, Mental Health Counseling or
SPED. For more
information about The Klarman Eating Disorder Center visit http://www.mclean.harvard.edu/patient/adult/edc.php.
Please send resume to tarboxp@mcleanpo.mclean.org.
St Louis, MO - Psych RN, Full Time
Evenings: The
Castlewood Treatment Center is seeking a Psych RN with a
minimum of 1 year behavioral health experience. Previous eating
disorder experience preferred. Include job title in your
submission (fax: 636-386-6622) or email to apd@castlewoodtc.com and
include the word RESUME in the subject line. Website: www.castlewoodtc.com.
Westchester
County (Mt. Kisco, Scarsdale) New York - Licensed therapist (LCSW,
Ph.D., or Psy.D.): CEDaR
Associates is seeking a licensed therapist to coordinate their
program and provide individual, family and group treatment for
MALES with eating disorders. Applicants must have
experience with eating disorders and not belong to
"in network" managed care panels. This position
offers flexible hours, generous fee for service, room for
growth and opportunity in a private, established group
practice. Fax vitae to CEDaR Associates, Attention: Judy Scheel,
Ph.D., fax: 914-238-9800 or email to JSCEDAR@optonline.net
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