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Newsletter –February, 2006
Table
of Contents
Introduction
Eating
Disorder Awareness Events
Research
on Eating Disorders
For
Professionals: Conferences/Seminars/Study
Groups/Networking/Online Courses
For
Public: Workshops
Educational
Opportunities
Online
Interactive Programs
Advocacy
Books,
Journals, Videos and Media
Intensive
Treatment Program
Treatment
Center
News
Support
Groups
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Opportunities
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National
Eating Disorder Awareness Events:
Boston
,
MA
:
Eating Disorder Awareness Event on March 3, 2006. MEDA,
Inc. and NEDA are joining forces to celebrate National Eating
Disorders Awareness Week 2006. Join them at the
Sorenson
Center
at
Babson
College
,
Boston
,
MA
for one or all of the following creative, entertaining and
informative events. The theme this year is “Be comfortable in
your genes, wear comfortable jeans.” Feel free to wear your
most comfortable, genetically appropriate jeans. Through
personal example, advocacy and support, we can make a
difference! Daytime Events: Free and open to all. Evening Event
Cost: $10 General Admission, $5 Students. Free for all Babson
Students and Staff. For more information about this event,
visit MEDA’s website at www.medainc.org
or call 617-558-1881 ext 15.
Long
Island
,
NY
: The National Eating
Disorders
Association-Long
Island
Eating Disorders Awareness Week Gala Event.
NEDA-LI invites you to their benefit gala, a Southwest Hoe
Down on Friday, March 3, 2006 from 7:30 pm - 11:00pm. The event
is in support of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week -
“Be Comfortable in Your Genes/Jeans" Campaign and
includes food, cocktails, and dancing. Dress: Celebrate
your fabulous Genes in fabulous Jeans. Location:
Reckson
Associates
Omni
Building
in Uniondale,
Long Island
,
NY
. For more information call NEDA-LI at 516-229-2393 or visit www.neda-li.org.
Long
Island
,
NY
: National Eating Disorders Association – Long
Island
-National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Be Comfortable in
Your Genes: Explore and Embrace Our Bodies and Ourselves: 2006
Free Annual Public Conference on Saturday, March 4, 2006 from
9:30 am-1:00pm.
Food, exercise and body obsession have become a culturally
accepted strategy for feeling better and managing stress,
anxiety, and the demands of life. Genetic predisposition,
heritable traits and temperament, coupled with media and
cultural pressures, create the foundation for the current
epidemic of disordered eating and body loathing. Explore how
heritable traits and cultural pressures lead to the development
of body dissatisfaction. Recognize how you are being influenced
and learn new skills for empowerment, self-care and wellness.
Conference program includes: Getting It - Understanding
Disordered Eating and Body Obsession, Facilitated by: Sondra
Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN; Do I Look Fat In This? Facilitated by
Jessica Weiner; Body Wars - The Body Image Connection,
Facilitated by: Vivian Delman, MPS, RD, CDN; Tools and
Techniques for Change, Facilitated by: Meg Maginn, LCSW;
Questions and Answers, NEDA-LI Professional Board Members.
Location:
Omni
Building
,
333 Earl Ovington Blvd
, Uniondale,
Long Island
,
NY
11553
. Lower Level-Auditorium, registration is required. For
information call NEDA-LI at 516-229-2393, $5.00 donation per
person is requested.
Research
on Eating Disorders:
Shame
and social anxiety in anorexia and bulimia nervosa: Grabhorn
R, Stenner
H, Kaufbold
J, Overbeck
G, Stangier
U. Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and
Psychotherapy (Hs. 17), Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, D-60590
Frankfurt
,
Germany. grabhorn@em.uni-frankfurt.de. OBJECTIVES: The importance of
shame for the understanding of eating disorders has been
well-known for a long time, but only few empirical studies
exist to date on this aspect. Particularly the sense of
self-esteem and external appearance have been attributed a
major influence in the emergence of shame. Since social anxiety
has increasingly been considered to be a factor in recent
discussions related to eating disorders, and shame is a primary
symptom of social phobia and of social anxiety in general, the
present study focuses on shame and social anxiety in anorexia
and bulimia, as compared to other clinical disorders. Another
research question is the extent to which the prevalence of
shame in eating disorders is influenced by self-esteem,
attitudes about appearance and social anxiety. METHODS: The
sample consists of 104 (female) patients, comprising 26
patients, respectively, with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa,
anxiety disorders and depression. The various variables were
recorded with the Internalized Shame Scale (ISS), the Social
Interaction Anxiety Scale (SIAS), the Social Phobia Scale (SPS),
the Appearance Attitude Scale (AAS) and the Social Autonomous
Self-Esteem Scale (SAS). RESULTS: Patients with anorexia and
bulimia nervosa have higher scores in internalized global shame
than patients with anxiety disorders and depressions. In
contrast to anorectic patients, however, patients with bulimia
also have higher scores than the other two groups in the area
of social performance anxiety; they also differ significantly
from the anxiety disorders in terms of interaction anxiety. In
the multiple regression analysis of the patients with eating
disorders, self-esteem, performance anxiety and perfectionism
with regard to appearance prove to be predictors of the affect
of shame. DISCUSSION: The findings indicate that not just
shame, but also social anxiety, should be regarded as important
influencing factors, especially in the case of bulimia nervosa.
The question remains as to what extent social anxiety is a
result of shame being projected onto the body. For therapeutic
considerations, it seems advisable to work on the affect of
shame and also include the aspect of social anxiety in focused
therapy strategies. Z
Psychosom Med Psychother. 2005;51(2):179-93.
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
Study -
Southern California
Study on Eating Disorders and Marital Relationships: Rebecca
Kenyon, MA, MFT of Trish Stanley and Associates and Oak Knoll
Family Therapy Center is conducting a doctoral dissertation on
eating disorders and marital relationships. She is looking for
married women diagnosed with anorexia nervosa or bulimia
nervosa to participate in a 1½-hour interview with their
spouse. The interview will be scheduled at a mutually
convenient day and time, and can take place at participants'
treatment facilities, if applicable, or at one of Ms. Kenyon's
San Diego
County
offices. Phone interviews can also be conducted if participants
reside out of the area. Each couple will
receive a book on eating disorders as a thank you for
participating. The hope is that by having both the wife's
and husband's perspectives, a better understanding of how
best to support them both in treatment and recovery
may be achieved. If interested, call Rebecca Kenyon, MA, MFT at
858-229-3420 or email rebeccajkenyon@hotmail.com.
Research
Study
-
San Diego
Study on Eating Disorders and Massage:
Jeanine Pontes, M.A., of
Alliant
International
University
in
San Diego
, is conducting a doctoral dissertation on eating disorders and
massage. Jeanine is looking for women (at least 18 years old)
currently or previously diagnosed (within the last 5 years)
with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa to participate in an
8-week massage class, which will not only teach participants
how to give and receive massage, but how to improve their
ability to become deeply soothed, become more comfortable with
their body, improve self-esteem, and reduce depression. Each
participant may receive an instructional DVD series as a thank
you for participating in the massage class. If interested or
for more information, please call Jeanine Pontes, M.A., at
209-535-3501.
Data
Collection – Confidential Survey on Weight Histories:
Dr. Jan Yager is conducting a confidential survey on weight
histories and welcomes participants, both male and female.
Participants DON'T have to be overweight, underweight, or have
an eating disorder to participate. She is looking to research
those who have and do not have weight challenges, even those
who are currently doing okay with their weight issues but have
had issues in the past. She is finishing up a new book and the
surveys are background research for that book. To participate,
email jyager@aol.com with
your age and return email address. Completed surveys can
be returned by email, fax, or mail (information is in the
survey). You must be 18 or older to participate. For more
information on Jan Yager, PhD visit www.DrJanYager.com.
Conferences
for Professionals:
Dallas,
TX Symposium: The Elisa Project’s 7th Annual Professional
Symposium for the Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders
on March 3, 2006 at City Place Conference Center in Dallas,
Texas. Featured
speakers include: Timothy D. Brewerton, MD, DFAPA, FAED; Karin
Kratina, Ph.D, RD, LD/N; Katherine Presnell, Ph.D and Stephen
Wonderlich, Ph.D. Professionals
who should attend are those seeking knowledge in preventing,
recognizing, diagnosing, and treating eating disorders. Level I
of this symposium is designed primarily for medical
professionals new to the eating disorder specialty as well as
for school administrators, school counselors, school nurses,
coaches and athletic department faculty. Level II (Advanced) is
primarily designed for psychiatrists, psychologists,
pediatricians, cardiologists, ER physicians, ER nurses, family
practitioners, licensed marriage and family therapists,
licensed professional counselors, social workers, dietitians,
pediatric nurses, psychiatric nurses, nurse practitioners. At
the conclusion of this activity participants will be able to:
develop an understanding of how metaphor can help women gain
insight into their disordered eating behavior; develop
techniques for using stories and metaphors in a clinical
setting; identify readiness indicators for a patient to
transition into Intuitive Eating; explain the differences of
how Intuitive Eating principles are used, based on the type of
eating disorder; describe several conceptual models of borderline
personality disorder; describe a specific protocol for
impulsive and self-destructive behaviors in eating disordered
individuals; understand the theoretical model underlying
Integrative Cognitive Therapy; define the barriers to the
implementation of early intervention; be aware of the
maladaptive interpersonal relationships that can arise when
caring for people with anorexia nervosa; analyze role strain
and have strategies for remedial action; be able to work to
improve nutritional health in an outpatient setting and to
match the degree of motivation and risk with the type and
intensity of the intervention; describe a new approach for
looking at the broad spectrum of weight-related problems;
understand the role of the family within the web of individual,
familial, peer, institutional, community and societal
influences on weight-related issues in teens; explore the
implications of societal norms regarding food, dieting, and
eating for people struggling with eating disorders; identify
ways that members of a multidisciplinary team can support
nutritional treatment goals. For more information about this
conference visit www.TheElisaProject.org,
email: TEP@TheElisaProject.org
or call 214-369-5222.
The
Renfrew
Center
Foundation presents A Body to Die For: Advanced Training in the
Treatment of Eating Disorders and Body-Image Disturbance in
Women.
This training is presented by Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW and
each seminar offers 6 continuing education credits for mental
health professionals and dietitians. For more information,
visit www.renfrew.org
or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383.
Dates
and locations are as follows:
March
10, 2006
Phoenix
,
AZ
March
24, 2006
Indianapolis
,
IN
March
31, 2006
Baltimore
,
MD
April
7, 2006
Columbus
,
OH
April
26, 2006
Austin
,
TX
April
28, 2006
Dallas
,
TX
May
12, 2006
Richmond
,
VA
May
19, 2006
Toronto
(
Canada
)
San
Francisco, CA - March 25-26, 2006: The Association of
Professionals Treating Eating Disorders (APTED) Conference –
It Takes a Village: Integrating Approaches in the Treatment of
Eating Disorders:
The conference will be offering 14 CME's and CEU's to MD's,
PhD's, MFTs, LCSWs, nurses, addiction counselors and others.
Families and individuals in recovery are also welcome. For
questions or information contact the APTED at 415-771-3068 or
email AptedSF@aol.com.
Winnipeg
,
Manitoba
,
Canada
Conference – March 17-18, 2006. Westwind Eating Disorder
Recovery Centre will be presenting the second annual Westwind
Roundtable on Innovations in the Treatment of Eating Disorders.
The conference will be held at the
Victoria
Inn
and Convention Center in
Winnipeg
,
Manitoba
,
Canada
. Continuing Education Credit will be offered. The panel of
speakers include: Bryan Lask, MD; Glenn Gaesser, PhD; Ovidio
Bermudez, MD; Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, MPH, RD; Gail
McVey, PhD. Fees: Early Bird (before 01/30/06) $200 CDN;
Regular Fee $225 CDN; Late Fee (after 03/01/06) $250 CDN;
Student Rate: $150 CDN. To register contact Westwind at
204-728-2499.
Counseling
Intensive for Nutrition Professionals and Eating Disorders Boot
Camp for Therapists and Dietitians:
Denver
,
CO
, 3/3-5, 2006.
New York
,
NY
. 3/31 – 4/2, 2006.
Portland
,
OR
, May 5 – 7, 2006.
Durham
,
NC
, 7/28-30, 2006.
Los Angeles
, 12/1-3, 2006. Molly
Kellogg, RD, LCSW and Jessica Setnick, MS, RD/LD bring you
these popular, practical workshops.
Register for either or both (total of 18 credits for RDs).
Everything you need to know about eating disorders and the
counseling skills to be effective. Whether eating disorders are
already your specialty or you are just beginning to see more ED
patients, Boot Camp is rich in content, resources and support.
Counseling Intensive has cutting edge techniques for
working with all kinds of nutrition clients. For additional
information visit www.mollykellogg.com
or www.understandingnutrition.com
or call 214-221-6510. Also available: FREE Counseling Tips for
Nutrition Therapists at www.mollykellogg.com.
Teleseminar
on Eating Disorders:
What
You Need to Know About Eating Disorders Series – A Teleseminar.
The seminar can be done in the comfort of your office or home.
It consists of five 1-hour presentations by international
authorities covering the essentials of understanding,
recognizing, and managing eating disorders (pending continuing
education credits through the National Board of Certified
Counselors).
Teleseminars
include:
1.
HOW TO HELP FAMILIES OF THE EATING DISORDERED INDIVIDUAL: Approaches
for the Family with an Eating Disorder Member to Survive and
Heal by Carla Garber Ph.D., Family Psychotherapist; Eating
Disorders specialist, January 24, 2006,
Tuesday 5 pm CST.
2.
HEALING THE MIND AND BODY IN EATING DISORDERS: How to Recognize
and Address Physical and Psychological Needs by Ed Tyson MD,
Physician; Clinical specialist in Eating Disorders on January
31, 2006, Tuesday 5 pm CST.
3.
NUTRITIONAL APPROACHES AND MASTERY IN EATING DISORDERS:
Developing a New Relationship with Food by Hawley Poinsett, RD,
LD., Dietician/Nutritionist; Specialist in Eating Disorders on
February 7, 2006, Tuesday 5 pm CST.
4.
BRIEF PSYCHOTHERAPY OF EATING DISORDERS: Distilling Effective
Interventions from the Brief Therapies by Jacquelyn Ekern,
Psychotherapist; Founder and CEO, EatingDisorderHope.com on
February 14, 2006, 5 pm CST.
5.
BRIEF COACHING FOR POWERFUL SOLUTIONS: Integrating Professional
Coaching Strategies for Health Care Professionals by David
Krueger MD, Executive and Mentor Coach; CEO, MentorPath
on February 21, 2006, Tuesday
5 pm CST.
Time: January 24th through February 21, 2006.
5:00PM Eastern (every Tuesday evening for 5 weeks)
Cost: $147.00 for teleseminar
series of 5 presentations.
For
more information contact Jacquelyn@eatingdisorderhope.com
or call 817-602-8727. This entire series will be available for
purchase as a downloadable CD with accompanying pdf
outline of each presentation on the www.eatingdisorderhope.com
website for those who cannot attend the
live Teleseminar.
Workshops
for Professionals:
Pennsylvania
- Nutrition and Exercise Workshops in February and March 2006: Sports
nutritionist Nancy Clark MS, RD and exercise physiologist
William Evans, PhD are offering a program designed to help
coaches, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, sports
nutritionists, sports medicine professionals as well as
athletes 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:
Philadelphia
Feb. 3-4, 2006;
Pittsburgh
Mar. 3-4,2006. For more information visit www.sportsnutritionworkshop.com,
email: Wevans3567@aol.com,
or call 501-821-6651.
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:
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.
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 are having trouble coming to terms with the new,
evolving “you”.
- For
those who need help to find the courage necessary to move
away from the familiar and onto unfamiliar ground.
- For
those who need to develop specific strategies for
integrating intellectual and emotional understanding with
weight loss and body image transformation for successful
long-term outcomes.
New
February B.I.T.E.â
Series: Tuesdays from 7:30-9:00pm.
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 (February 7-April
18, 2006. February 3 – last registration date)
Workshop
II - integrates movement therapy with body image and
self-motivation (April 25-June 27 – April 21 last
registration date)
For
more information visit http://franweiss.com/workshop_bite.htm.
Educational
Opportunities:
Plymouth
,
NH
: Graduate Eating Disorders Institute,
Plymouth
State
University.
Mardie Burckes-Miller, Ed.D. CHES, CEDS serves as the director
and a professor of a new unique eating disorders focused
graduate program. At
Plymouth
State
University
, you can become more informed about the many faces and facets
of eating disorders and become a catalyst for action. If
you have a bachelor's degree or higher and an interest in the
field of eating disorders, come to
Plymouth
State
. You can enroll in a stand- alone 15 credit Eating Disorders
Institute, an MED with a 15 credit focus in Eating
Disorders, or for those professionals with a MED/MS a
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies with a focus in Eating
Disorders. Unique features include: weekend format for working
professionals, small classes (less than 10), faculty who are
eating disorders professionals, students from a variety of
disciplines, hands-on courses. For more information about the
up-coming first course within the program, Eating Disorders
Awareness beginning this spring or the program, contact Mardie
Burckes-Miller at Margaret@plymouth.edu
or 603-535-2515.
Online
Interactive Recovery Tools: MySelfHelp.com
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Study. MySelfHelp.com
just completed its first clinical outcome study, on its online
Conquer Insomnia program, and the following results show that
the online program is highly effective.
·
Average
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hours per night)
·
One-third
of individuals are now sleeping more than 7 hours per night
·
91%
of sleeping pill users reduced their sleeping pills
·
Sleep
pill users reduced their intake by an average of over 50%
·
Almost
40% stopped using sleeping pills altogether
·
Almost
half report less than one insomnia night per week compared to 6
nights per week before starting the program
The
success of the MySelfHelp.com Conquer Insomnia program has been
highly publicized throughout the media in recent months,
including
CNN
,
USA
Today, the Wall Street Journal and many other leading television network news
stations, magazines, and periodicals throughout the country.
Clinical studies are also being conducted for the
MySelfHelp.com depression and eating disorder programs, and
results will be available soon.
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
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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.
Books,
Resources and Media:
To
purchase books and other resources at discounted rates go to http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm.
Mindful
Eating 101: A Guide to Healthy Eating in College and Beyond by
Susan Albers, PsyD.
Each
year, thousands of young men and women show up at college
unprepared for many of the challenges and experiences they will
encounter for the next four years of their lives. And while
parents, friends and teachers will always have advice to offer
on the dangers of drugs and alcohol, tips for good hygiene and
better work habits, healthy eating is one vital area is often
overlooked. Mindful Eating 101 looks at how to have a healthy
relationship between food, body, and mind, allowing one to
develop mindful attitudes and routines that will stay with an
individual throughout college and beyond. For
additional information about this book visit Dr. Susan Albers
website at www.eatingmindfully.com.
Please support EDReferral.com by purchasing this book through http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm.
Weight
Wisdom: Affirmations to Free You from Food and Body Concerns by
Kathleen Burns Kingsbury and Mary Ellen Williams.
Through their years of experience as therapists, Kathleen Burns
Kingsbury and Mary Ellen Williams have treated hundreds of
people with eating disorders. Now they have compiled a unique
collection of anecdotes and affirmations to help readers free
themselves from food and body concerns. Whether you are just
beginning to change your behavior, or you have already been
working to alter disordered eating, Weight Wisdom can
help. Organized into three sections–1) for those starting the
journey, 2) on their way, or 3) already successful–Kingsbury
and Williams offer inspirational reminders that have helped
their patients and will help you.
Each of the affirmations includes a discussion from the
authors, as well as helpful hints for making that affirmation a
part of your daily life. For more information about this book
visit www.weightwisdom.net.
Please
support EDReferral.com by purchasing this book through http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm.
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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: 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:
· Professional
Network: Visit
professionals.remudaranch.com
for resources and continuing education opportunities.
- Complimentary
Educational Consultation Service: Call
1-800-445-1900 ext. 5288 or email consult@remudaranch.com
for answers to your eating disorder related questions.
- 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.”
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, trauma, pain
management and co-occurring addictions. 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
learn more visit www.casapalmera.com
or call 888-481-4481.
Newport
Beach
,
CA
:
Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program.
Miramar Health announces the opening of the Eating Disorder
Center of Newport Beach, which offers an Intensive Outpatient
Program for those suffering from eating disorders. The program
is for females and males, ages 11 and up. The treatment
schedule is Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 4:30-7:30
PM. Each treatment
day consists of a monitored, dietetically appropriate meal, in
addition to two hours of group and/or individual and family
therapy. Additional
support groups are also offered at the center. Outside
treatment providers are welcome and encouraged to utilize the
program/services of The Eating Disorder Center of Newport Beach
as an adjunct to their own treatment. Please visit www.miramarhealth.com
for virtual tours, photos and more information or call
949-250-6570.
San
Diego, CA: Harmony Grove Supportive Living for Eating Wellness:
Harmony Grove is a 6-bed transitional living house in sunny San
Diego, CA. They serve women 18 and above who are overcoming
anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders. The beautiful
yet comfortable house is overlooking the
Pacific Ocean
. They provide 24-hour staff, meal support, grocery shopping
support, shared meal prep, educational classes, and many
healing and fun activities. Guests can enjoy beach walks,
hiking, yoga, art & music classes, and a dreams workshop.
Harmony Grove can be a lower cost alternative to expensive
treatment centers as they work along with outpatient programs
and eating disorder professionals in the
San Diego
area. Guests can attend an intensive outpatient program, day
treatment, or individual therapy depending on their level of
care needs. Harmony Grove is also step-down program for those
leaving a hospital or residential treatment. Many times a brief
hospital stay is not long enough to overcome years of harmful
habits. Guests at Harmony Grove can receive the time and
attention they need to get well permanently. For more
information please call 800-990-8052 or visit www.harmony-grove.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. 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 that 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.org
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. 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.
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
- Support Group Meetings sponsored by Linda Blakeley, Ph.D.,
will meet every Tuesday at 8pm. For more information call
310-286-9171 or visit www.drlindablakeley.com.
Beverly
Hills
,
CA
- Feeding the Soul Eating Disorder and Body Image Ongoing
Process Group.
This is an ongoing process group that limited to 6
participants. In addition to general discussion and support,
topics will include: body image and the media; empowerment
without (food) restriction; intuitive eating/mindful eating;
food and feelings; gentle nutrition and exercise; hungers and
desires; hormones and appetite control; and the fallacy of food
addiction. The group meets Monday evenings from 7pm-6:30pm in
Beverly Hills
,
CA
. For further information contact erinnaimi@heartofnutrition.com or
310-551-0233.
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 949-240-7806
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
starvation, bingeing and/or self-hatred. For more information
call 510-658-4344 for interview or email rosepmft@aol.com.
Petaluma,
CA - Free ANAD Support Group for Eating Disorder Sufferers: This
support group is an ongoing, drop-in group for teens and adults
concerned about body image and their relationship to food.
Meeting location and time: 2nd and 4th
Saturday of each month from 10:30am-12:30pm at
320 Western Avenue
,
Petaluma
, CA. Facilitators: Haleh Kashani, PhD and Joan. For more
information call 415-898-9772.
Petaluma,
CA – Free ANAD Support Group for Friends and Family Members: This
support group is an ongoing, drop-in group for friends and
family members who have concerns about a loved one with an
eating disorder. Meeting location and time: 2nd and
4th Saturday of each month from 10:30am-12:30pm at
320 Western Avenue,
Petaluma, CA. Facilitators: Haleh Kashani, PhD and Joan. For more
information call 415-898-9772.
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, CA Support Group: Celebrate Your Body - A
Women's Support Group for Transforming Negative Body Image 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
information visit www.celebrateyourbody.com.
To register call
Nomi Dekel
,
MA
, MFT at 415-457-3468 or 510-234-8458.
Los
Angeles, CA: Two process groups for women, one for those over
30, and one for women 18 to 30, with all types of eating
disorders.
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. Contact Dr. Janet K. Smith, 310-473-6169
for further information 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 CT call 203-834-5020 or visit www.renfrewcenter.com.
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. The meeting place is at
1621 Lake Washington Road
in
Melbourne
(Kol Mashiach synagogue). For more information contact Lori at BrevardANAD@aol.com
or 321-259-6842.
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 regarding times and
meeting place, call Janet at 386-437-9590 or email janet0409@hotmail.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 starting at
6:30pm at Milestones. The group is open to anyone wishing to
attend and is free of charge. For more information call
800-347-2364 or visit www.milestonesprogram.org.
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 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 extension 12 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- 6:00pm 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 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.
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.
Mt.
Kisco and Scarsdale, NY - Free monthly support group for family
members, friends and partners of eating disorder sufferers. Gather
support, ask questions, learn new tools and approaches for
dealing with a sufferer and have a place to share your
experiences and concerns. This group is professionally
led by a CEDaR Associates staff member. The meetings will
alternate between
Mt. Kisco
,
NY
(
67 South Bedford Road
) and
Scarsdale
,
NY
(
Apple
Bank
Plaza
,
1075 Central Ave
) offices. Call for information or to reserve space
914-244-1904 mailbox 4 - leave message with call back
information. Reservations necessary. For more information about
CEDaR Associates visit www.CEDaRAssociates.org.
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 – Free Friends and Family Monthly Support Group:
Friends and Family Support Group 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
10023
, phone 212-333-3444.
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.
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 are having trouble coming to terms with the new,
evolving “you”.
- For
those who need help to find the courage necessary to move
away from the familiar and onto unfamiliar ground.
- For
those who need to develop specific strategies for
integrating intellectual and emotional understanding with
weight loss and body image transformation for successful
long-term outcomes.
New
February B.I.T.E.â
Series: Tuesdays from 7:30-9:00pm.
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 (February 7-April
18, 2006. February 3 – last registration date)
Workshop
II - integrates movement therapy with body image and
self-motivation (April 25-June 27 – April 21 last
registration date)
For
more information visit http://franweiss.com/workshop_bite.htm.
Ambler,
PA: Bariatric
Surgery Support/Therapy Groups:
For more information about support groups in your area contact
Carol Signore, LMFT, at 215-540-9675 or email Carol@myselfdesign.com.
Glenside
,
PA
(outside of
Philadelphia
): Nurture your Creativity –Nurture your Life ongoing group
therapy.
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
you and your struggles and triumphs. The groups meet in
eight-week sessions and the cost is $40 per group. For more
information contact Michelle L. Dean, ATR-BC, LPC, Board
Certified Art Psychotherapist and Licensed Professional
Counselor at 215-885-0642. Individual and family counseling,
supervision and professional training also available. The
Girls’ Group meets on Tuesdays from 4-5:30pm. The Womens’
Group meets on Tuesdays from 6-7:30pm.
Fort
Worth, 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.
Salt
Lake City
,
UT
- New Life Foundation provides two free support groups:
(1) 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. (2) 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. Both self-help support groups are 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.
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 eating disorder. The forum can be
accessed from a link on the Milestones website at www.milestonesprogram.org
or directly via www.groups.yahoo.com/group/milestonesinrecovery.
Employment
Opportunities:
Calabasas
,
CA
:
Assessment Coordinator, Rader Programs.
Calabasas
,
California
Location.
Licensed or Unlicensed. 12 Step Orientation. Fax
310-880-3750, Email: ed@raderprograms.com.
Oxnard
,
CA
:
Counselor, Rader Programs.
Oxnard
,
California
Location.
Licensed or Unlicensed. 12 Step Orientation. Fax
310-880-3750, Email: ed@raderprograms.com.
Del
Mar, CA – Physicians, Nurses, and Program Staff: Casa
Palmera, a holistic treatment center for eating disorders,
trauma, pain management and co-occurring addictions is looking
for qualified physicians, nurses and various staff for part
time, possibly leading to full time, in an inpatient setting.
Eating disorder experience required, inpatient treatment
experience preferred. Check www.casapalmera.com
for more information on their programs. Please send resumes to johnny@casapalmera.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
- please no telephone calls.
Tulsa
,
OK
- The Eating Disorders Program at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic
and Hospital is seeking a Clinical Manager. This
position will supervise all aspects of nursing care for
approximately 40 adult, adolescent acute and residential
patients. The Eating Disorders Program under the leadership of
Craig Johnson, PhD and
Ovidio Bermudez
,
MD
is entering its 17th year of operation. Situated in the soft,
rolling hills of south
Tulsa
, the Eating Disorders Program has a picturesque landscape
within a park-like setting. This position offers a unique
opportunity for participation in a nationally recognized,
stable and innovative program. Qualifications include:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing; Master's degree in Nursing is
highly desirable; Valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse License;
Eating Disorders experience preferred; Five years supervisory
nursing experience. Contact
information: Apply online at www.laureate.com
or contact
Tricia Way, PHR Human Resources at 918-491-3742.
The
Eating Disorders Program at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and
Hospital is seeking a Licensed Therapist for the Adolescent
Program.
This position will provide individual, family, and group
therapy to adolescents in acute, residential, and
partial-hospital care. The Eating Disorders Program under the
leadership of Craig Johnson, PhD and
Ovidio Bermudez
,
MD
is entering its 17th year of operation. Situated in the soft,
rolling hills of south
Tulsa
, the Eating Disorders Program has a picturesque landscape
within a park-like setting. This position offers a unique
opportunity for participation in a nationally recognized,
stable and innovative program. Qualifications include: Master's
degree in mental health field;
Oklahoma
eligible for LCSW, LPC, or LMFT; Eating Disorders experience
preferred. Contact information: Apply online at www.laureate.com
or contact
Tricia Way, PHR Human Resources at 918-491-3742.
New
Facility Opening in
Eugene
,
OR: Monte
Nido is looking for a clinical director to run its new sister
facility, RainRock, in Eugene Oregon. RainRock located on the
McKenzie
River
is scheduled to open April 1st, 2006 and will follow the
philosophy and protocols of the successful treatment program
developed by Carolyn Costin at Monte Nido in
Malibu
,
California. Candidates must have 2 years of eating disorder experience,
salary based on experience, contact Carolyn Costin at mntc@montenido.com
or 310-457-9958.
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