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EDReferral.com Newsletter - February, 2005:
Table of Contents
Introduction
Inspirational!
Parent Training Weekend
Professional
Trainings/Conferences/Seminars
Online, Interactive Program for Eating
Disorders
Research on Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Awareness
Books, Journals, Videos and Resources
Workshops
Treatment Center News
Support Groups
Employment Opportunities
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Introduction:
EDReferral.com has become well known for its dedication to the
treatment and prevention of eating disorders. We have developed
a reputation as the leading resource for those seeking
referrals to eating disorders specialists. This month's
newsletter contains information on upcoming retreats,
workshops, trainings, lectures, outreach, conferences, books,
online support, treatment center news, support groups and more!
Inspirational:
GODDESS
CARDS - "Because Every Woman is a Goddess!" is a
greeting card company whose cards are flat-out 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!” GODDESS CARDS has been
endorsed by a growing number of professionals and centers that
treat eating and self-image disorders, as promoting
"healthy body images." Great as gifts, or loving
affirmations. Suggestions for new cards are always welcome. 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.
Durham,
NC Parent Training Weekend - Duke Eating Disorder Program
Parent Training Weekend on February 19 from 12:00-4:00 pm and
February 20th from 9:00-4:00pm at Duke University
Medical Center. Group
Leader: Nancy Zucker, Ph.D., Asst. Professor and
Director of the Duke ED Program. The Duke Eating
Disorders Program has developed a group parent training program
to assist parents in the management of their child’s
disordered eating. First, this group teaches parents skills for
acute eating disorder management. The program goes beyond the
eating disorder symptoms themselves and helps parents determine
how these symptoms help their child cope. With this knowledge,
they focus on instruction in effective coping strategies (e.g.
stress management tools, “anti-perfectionism” tools, and
mindfulness tools) so parents can both teach and role model
these skills. The Duke Eating Disorders Program offers this
program in a weekly group format. This format has the added
benefit of providing social support, a much needed benefit for
parents who have a child with an eating disorder! However, not
all parents live close enough to take advantage of such
services. Thus, they are offering this program in an intensive
weekend format. Parents will meet other families struggling
with similar management issues while learning some tools that
can aid in their struggle. Here is a list of some of the topics
covered: A General Strategy for Managing an Eating Disorder
Managing Problem Behavior; Acting as a Positive Role Model for
Your Children; Creating a Healthy Meal Environment; Targeting
Negative Perfectionism; Emotion Regulation and Communication.
Participants will get an accompanying workbook that provides
detailed explanations and examples of all material covered.
They will also form an electronic message board so parents are
able to remain in contact following this weekend. For more
information call or email Caitlin at 919-668-7301 or Caitlin.Ferriter@duke.edu.
For more information about the Duke Eating Disorders Program
visit http://eatingdisorders.mc.duke.edu.
Conferences:
Uniondale,
NY Free Public Conference - National Eating Disorders
Association of Long Island will hold a free public conference
entitled Real Stories: Disordered Eating and Recovery in
Today's World. This conference will be held on March 5, 2005 from
9:30-1:00pm. There will be a special guest speaker, singer and
songwriter, Jenni Schaefer, author of Life Without Ed, will
perform and speak about how she beat anorexia and bulimia.
Other speakers include Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN, Executive
Director of NEDA-LI, Vicki Paley, LCSW, BCD and Meg Maginn,
LCSW. For more information call 516-229-2393.
Syracuse,
NY Conference - Conference on Eating Disorders February 24-25,
2005 at the OnCenter Complex in Syracuse, NY.
This conference presents over twenty nationally
recognized specialists in the field of eating disorders who
will offer a multidisciplinary approach to awareness, education
and the treatment of eating disorders. The conference offers
three separate tracks designed for medical and behavioral
health professionals, and consumers who are seeking knowledge
in preventing, recognizing, diagnosing, and treating eating
disorders. CME's have been granted, and application for CEU's
and CPE's have been made. For more information or to register
visit www.opheliasplace.org.
Winnipeg, Canada Eating Disorder
Conference: The
Westwind Roundtable on Innovations in Treatment of Eating
Disorders on March 11th and 12th, 2005. This conference is
hosted by Westwind Eating Disorder Recovery Centre of Manitoba.
The conference will include a great line up of North America's
leading professionals in eating disorder treatment. The
speakers include: G. Terence Wilson Ph.D.; Oscar K. Buros
Professor of Psychiatry; Stephen Wonderlich, Ph.D.; Josie
Geller, Ph.D.; David Tobin, Ph.D.;Theodore E. Weltzin, M.D. The
fees are as follows (includes meals, banquet and
entertainment): Regular Fee $200.00; Late Fee (after March 1)
$215.00; Student Rate $125.00. Group rates and one day rates
are also available upon request. The conference is located at
The Victoria Inn and Convention Centre, 1808 Wellington Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R3H 0G4 Canada. To register please call
204-728-2499 or 1-888-353-3372, visit www.westwind.mb.ca
or email lynnerobertson@mts.net.
Montreal,
Canada Eating Disorder Conference: The Academy for Eating
Disorders International Conference will be held April 27-30,
2005 at Hilton Bonaventure Hotel Montreal, Canada.
The 2005 conference program committee is creating a stimulating
and innovative program centered on the theme, "Reaching
New Frontiers: Global Advances in Eating Disorders
Treatment, Prevention and Research." For more
information visit www.aedweb.org.
Symposium
on Eating Disorders:
Dallas,
TX: The Elisa Project’s Sixth Annual Professional Symposium
for the Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders in
conjunction with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Center at Dallas. The Symposium is on Friday, March 4, 2005
at the Southern Methodist University (SMU) campus in Dallas,
TX. It is designed for professionals who are seeking knowledge
in preventing, recognizing, diagnosing, and treating eating
disorders. In addition, it provides an opportunity for
practitioners to accrue CME’s and CEU’s. The evening before
the symposium, The Elisa Project will have the Sixth Annual
Community Dinner in Dallas to bring people together in
conversation about the prevalence, secrecy, and devastation of
eating disorders. This year, The Elisa Project has expanded
this idea into the National Community Gathering™ which
involves people hosting their own gatherings all over the world
in coffee shops, homes, restaurants, and university campuses.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Devine at nationalcommunitygathering@theelisaproject.org,
visit www.theelisaproject.org
or call 214-369-5222.
Southern
California - Professional Study Group: Carolyn Costin, MFT
invites all treating professionals to her study group. This
group takes place the first Thursday of every month from
12:00-1:00pm at her day treatment center, Eating Disorder
Center of CA, www.edcca.com. You are welcome to bring a lunch.
The group covers 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.
Please call for more information at 310-457-9958.
Online Interactive Recovery Tools:
Be
a Careful Consumer of Information from MySelfHelp.com: Thanks
to the Internet and other mass media, clients have more access
than ever to information about mental health issues and other
medical problems. It is vital for consumers to be
cautious about accepting information on health matters at face
value, without evaluating it further. MySelfHelp.com can
help by encouraging clients to keep the following points in
mind:
1. Consider the source. Make sure you can identify
the source of the information. Information that comes from
“peer reviewed” professional journals tends to be more
reliable. Articles or studies that appear in these
journals are typically reviewed by other scientists or
practitioners prior to publication, to ensure the reliability
and validity of the information. Many, but not all, of the
major peer-reviewed journals are published by professional
organizations, such as the American Medical Association or the
American Psychological Association. Research that has
been funded by government agencies, such as the National
Institute of Mental Health, is also generally reviewed by other
professionals. All of these institutions are fallible, of
course, but their involvement does bring an element of
“quality control” with it. It is important to look at the
sponsorship of Internet sites before accepting the information
they offer at face value. Are there advertisements on the
site? If so, how do they relate to the information that
is being presented there?
2. Think about how the information was obtained.
Is the health information based on data from controlled
research, or is it still a theory, not yet supported by
scientific evidence? In order to be considered valid or
useful, a research finding needs to be “replicated,”
confirmed by independent researchers in other settings. Until
a particular finding is replicated, there is always the
possibility that it occurred by chance, and should not be the
basis of general conclusions.
3. Remember that correlation is not causation. Very
often the mass media report on studies that supposedly show
that a particular risk factor “causes” mental health
disorders or other problems. For example, suppose a
research study finds that depressed people watch twice as much
television than those who are not depressed. Such a
finding does not mean that watching television causes
depression. In fact, the opposite may be true – being
depressed may cause people to watch more television. Another
possibility is that a third factor not identified by the study
(e.g., unemployment, insomnia) may actually be the real
“cause” of the correlation.
4. Whenever possible, seek out an expert opinion on the
information you encounter. Be sure to discuss any
information you find with your therapist or your medical
providers, and ask for their opinions. Their involvement
provides another form of “quality control” on the
information you receive.
MySelfHelp.com is committed to developing self-help programs
that are consistent with current research findings and accepted
clinical practices. Whenever possible, they base their
interactive exercises on empirically supported treatment
techniques. The MySelfHelp.com family of interactive,
online, self-help programs includes Defeating Depression, Take
Control of Bulimia, Stop Binge Eating, Stress Management,
Overcoming Guilt, and Working on Low Self-Esteem, as well as a
moderated Discussion Board. A new bulimia program will be
available in the next few weeks. MySelfHelp.com is funded and
supported by the National Institute of Mental Health, and
programs are designed to complement therapy and reinforce
treatment goals.
Complimentary
30-day Preview for Healthcare Professionals:
To receive a complimentary 30-day review of our programs,
please contact use at info@MySelfHelp.com
and identify yourself as a healthcare professional. As always,
they welcome your feedback and suggestions.
Research on Eating Disorders:
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 the website www.angenetics.org.
Research:
Drop outs from in-patient treatment of anorexia nervosa.
Researchers: Zeeck A, Hartmann A, Buchholz C, Herzog T.
Objective: Aim of the study was to identify patient
characteristics that distinguish drop outs and completers from
in-patient treatment for anorexia nervosa. Method: A total of
133 consecutively admitted in-patients with anorexia nervosa
(age range 16-50 years; 92.5% women) were analyzed using
sociodemographic variables as well as measures of
psychopathology (SCL-90-R, EDI-2) and interpersonal
difficulties (IIP-C). Patients were treated in a multimodal
treatment setting, combining cognitive-behavioral and
psychodynamic components. Results: Patients, who reported fewer
symptoms, were hospitalized before and had a comorbid
depression stayed more often in psychotherapy. Patients
dropping out of treatment (31.6%) showed a trend to higher
levels of maturity fears. Subtype, age, duration of illness,
comorbid personality disorders or previous drop outs were not
predictive of dropping out. Conclusion: Addressing the high
ambivalence and maturity fears of anorexic patients should be
an essential issue in psychotherapy with this patient group.
Acta Psychiatr Scand. 2005 Jan;111(1):29-37. Zeeck A, Hartmann
A, Buchholz C, Herzog T. Department of Psychosomatics and
Psychotherapeutic Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg,
Germany. Drop outs from in-patient treatment of anorexia
nervosa. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2004: 1-9. (c) Blackwell
Munksgaard 2004.
National Eating Disorder Awareness:
18th Annual National
Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is February 27-March 5,
2005 (sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association -NEDA).
During NEDAW, more than 500 volunteer activists across the
country will partner with NEDA to spread the “Get Real”
message and help individuals in their community “Get Real”
expectations, “Get Real” information and “Get Real”
help. Coordinator Kits are available from NEDA which include
detailed event and presentation guides for a variety of topics
and audiences, as well as educational brochures, handouts, and
posters. Lets bring much needed public attention to the serious
issue of eating disorders. Add your voice to the thousands of
others who are demanding societal and legislative change to
remove the stigma from these deadly illnesses. For more
information about the NEDAW Coordinator Kits, or about bringing
events to your community, please contact NEDA at 206-382-3587
or visit the NEDA website at www.NationalEatingDisorders.org.
Books,
Resources and Media:
To purchase books and other resources at
discounted rates go to http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm.
“Parenting a Child with an Eating
Disorder” - New Video Offers Parents Strength and Hope.
Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder: Two Parents Speak
about Their Journey Through the Process of Recovery. This
educational video is the candid, compassionate and gripping
story of Mary Ellen and Dan Clausen, parents of two girls who
struggle with eating disorders. Interviewed by Dr. Cris Haltom,
Ph.D., and based on their own experiences, the Clausens offer
support, empathy and helpful ideas to parents, grandparents,
and caretakers of those with eating disorders. Among the issues
addressed are: facing the seriousness of eating disorders; ways
to hold the family up during recovery; coping with family
tensions; parents learning to take care of themselves in the
wake of an eating disorder; children living away from home
while in treatment, and expenses of treatment. “Parenting a
Child with an Eating Disorder” was produced by Dr. Cris
Haltom, Ph.D. and Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of
Tompkins County. Dr. Haltom is a licensed psychologist, author
of the e-newsletter Eating Disorder Survival Guide for Parents,
and author of the book, “A Stranger at the Table: Dealing
with the Child’s Eating Disorder” (2004), www.EDsurvivalguide.com.
Mary Ellen Clausen is the Founder and Director of Ophelia’s
Place, Box 621, Liverpool, NY 13088 www.opheliasplace.org.
Ophelia’s Place is a growing resource, education, and support
center for all those impacted by eating disorders. Proceeds
from this video will go to: Ophelia’s Place and the Parent
Partner Program of Tompkins County, both working for the cause
of eating disorder treatment and recovery. Copies of the "
Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder" video may be
ordered from The Resource Center for $34.95 per unit plus $5.00
shipping (add $1.00 shipping for each additional copy) and
applicable sales tax. Orders may be placed at The Resource
Center’s online bookstore: www.cce.cornell.edu/store,
by email at resctr@cornell.edu
by phone at 607-255-2080, or by fax at 607-255-9946.
Workshop
- New York, NY:
Manhattan,
Midtown location - B.I.T.E. - The Body Image Transformation
Experience - Winter 2005 Program: B.I.T.E. provides an
intensive therapeutic experience that combines innovative group
psychotherapy techniques with body-oriented therapy. B.I.T.E.
is designed for those who struggle with weight regulation,
weight loss, size, perception of self, and body image. B.I.T.E.
is also designed for those who appreciate that one’s
psychological/emotional life can get in the way of maintaining
a food plan. B.I.T.E. will assist those who have lost weight,
yet whose self-perception is not changing. B.I.T.E. is designed
for those who are having trouble coming to terms with the new,
evolving “you.” B.I.T.E. works well as a complement to
ongoing individual psychotherapy, nutrition counseling, and
exercise programs. For a complete description of the B.I.T.E.
workshops and registration information, contact Fran Weiss,
LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP at 212-362-6019, email BIDDOC@aol.com
or visit, www.FranWeiss.com.
Fran Weiss is on Faculty at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, NYC
and has been the Senior Psychotherapy Consultant to the Obesity
Research Center, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, NYC for over
25 years.
B.I.T.E. Workshop
Schedule:
Workshop:
Transforming My Body My Self, “Now I See How To Get Beyond My
‘Fat’ Head!”
Date:
April 5 - June 28, 2005. This workshop integrates body movement
therapy with body image and motivational work to consolidate a
more positive perception of body size and body/self image. When: Tuesday evenings: 6:00 - 8:00pm, (12 consecutive sessions -
monthly fee
Workshop(s)
– WA, PA, RI
Eating Disorders Boot Camp and Counseling Intensive for
Nutrition Professionals presented by Jessica Setnick and Molly
Kellogg. Workshop(s) will be held in Seattle, WA on March 11
– 13; Philadelphia, PA on May 13 – 15; Providence, RI on
June 3 – 5. The Boot Camp provides both therapists and
dietitians the medical, nutritional and psychological grounding
needed to work with eating disorders. The Counseling Intensive
is a practical workshop designed to advance dietitians’
counseling skills for eating disorders, wellness and MNT work.
Nine CPE units for Registered Dietitians for each workshop (18
for both workshops; six credits for each workshop in Columbus).
Discounted fee if you register for both programs. For more
information visit www.mollykellogg.com
Featured
Facility:
Massachusetts
Treatment Center News – The Klarman Eating Disorders Center
at McLean Hospital – Harvard Medical School affiliated -
treats young women ages 13 to 23.
The program offers residential treatment and partial
hospitalization. The program director and a medical director
lead a highly trained, multidisciplinary treatment team,
including psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, a
nutritionist, nurses, educator and an expressive therapist. A
key aspect of the Center is its behavioral approach and
extensive resources to address psychiatric conditions, such as
depression, anxiety, trauma and substance abuse, which often
accompany eating disorders. Treatment contains state-of-the-art
psychotherapeutic, individual, group and family therapy,
cognitive behavioral, nutritional, and psychopharmacological
therapies. The goal is not only to stabilize the medical
symptoms but also to address the root causes of the illness.
JCAHO accredited. For more information call 617-855-3410, email
klarmancenter@mclean.harvard.edu
or visit http://www.mclean.harvard.edu/patient/adult/edc.php.
Treatment
Center News:
Arizona
Treatment Center News: Throughout
their 15 years of treating women and girls at Remuda Ranch, the
professional staff has amassed extensive knowledge about eating
disorders. In order to share this knowledge and experience,
they established a consultation line as an educational
resource. Their specialists are available if information is needed in the
following disciplines: Psychology; Psychotherapy; Nursing;
Psychiatry; Primary Care Medicine; Dietetics and Nutrition.
This is a complimentary and confidential educational service
for the health care and pastoral community. This is
intended to augment knowledge; it is not designed to serve as a
substitute for professional, clinical or pastoral judgment.
Remuda Ranch is strongly committed to the prevention of eating
disorders through education. Please contact them anytime
with questions at 1-800-445-1900 ext. 5288, or at consult@remudaranch.com
(replies received within 48 hours of receipt).
Colorado Treatment Center News:
The Eating Disorder Center of 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 and 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 recovery 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
80206
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 the
tools, support, and skills to maintain positive weight goals,
deal with issue 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. Please call 303-771-0861 for
more information or via the Internet at www.bodymindandhealth.com.
Denver, CO Networking Luncheon:
Nancy
Pudwill, RD and Robin Colson, RD will be presenting "Dieticians
& Therapists Working Together in Supporting Recovery and
Transitions with Eating Disorder Patients" on
February 3rd from 11:30-1:00pm at Piatti's Restuarant, 190 St
Paul St, Denver, CO 80206. The cost is $15 and will include
lunch. Please RSVP by calling Melanie Schimmer at 720-889-4234
or by email mschimmer@edcdenver.com.
Colorado Springs, CO Networking
Luncheon: Enola Gorham, MSW, LSW, Family Therapist at EDC-Denver
will be presenting “Working
with Families of Eating Disorder Patients to Create an
Environment for Recovery”, on February 4th, Dale
Street Cafe, 115 East Dale St, Colorado Springs, CO. The cost
is $10 and will include lunch. Please RSVP by calling Melanie
Schimmer at 720- 889-4234 or by email mschimmer@edcdenver.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 web site at www.milestonesprogram.net
or by calling Milestones at 800-347-2364.
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; provide resources
and hope to the community regarding eating disorders and
recovery; provide a common ground for sharing experiences and
provide 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 Support Group: Tuesday Evenings from 7-8pm
at 420 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 100, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
For more information contact Dr. Linda Blakely at 310-286-9171
or email Drlindablakeley@aol.com.
Beverly Hills, CA –
Weekly Women’s Therapy Group: Are you struggling with
bulimia or binge eating? 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.
Calabasas,
CA - Eating Disorder Support Group: Six Week Group Beginning
February 17th, 2005.
Are
you suffering from an eating disorder? Would you like to share
your struggles in a safe environment? The cost of this group is
$300 per 6-week session. Payment must be received no later than
January 31st, 2005 to ensure a place in the group, as space is
limited. Please make checks payable to Community
Counseling/Eating Disorder Center of CA. Location: 4505 Las
Virgenes Rd. Suite 205 Calabasas, CA 91302. Time: 7:30-8:30pm
– Thursday. Group Facilitator: Dawn Smith-Theodore, MA, MFT.
For more information call 818-679-6204 or 805-382-9966.
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.
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.
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.
Coconut
Creek, FL - Eating Disorders/AABA Support Group: The
Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek, FL offers a FREE eating
disorder support group every Saturday from 2:00-3:30pm. This
weekly support group, sponsored by the American
Anorexia/Bulimia Association, is professionally facilitated and
designed for individuals suffering from anorexia, bulimia,
binge eating and/or other disordered eating patterns, as well
as their families and friends. For more information about The
Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com.
Miami,
FL - College Student
Support Group: The Renfrew Center of Miami, FL offers a
FREE support group every Friday from 2:30-3:30 pm. This
professionally facilitated group is for college students coping
with disordered eating or those using food as a way of managing
their emotions. For more information about The Renfrew Center
of Miami call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com
Duluth,
GA - Free ANAD support group sponsored by the Renfrew Center.
The group is held at 1045 Parsons Road at St. Benedict's Church
from 10am -1:30am every Saturday. The group is facilitated by
Karen Macke, LPC and Page Love, RD, LD. Guests are welcome --
including family members. For more information call
770-365-8644.
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. Please
contact MEDA at 617-558-1881x12 for more information.
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.
Ithaca, NY - Parent Support Group:
This group meets every other week, alternating Mondays and
Wednesdays at 7:00pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension (meeting
dates for 2005: 2/7, 2/21, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23,
6/6). 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 Meetings: These
meeting are held every Wednesday from 7-9pm at 518 W. State St.
in Ithaca, NY. For more information contact IthacaEDA@hotmail.com.
Pennsylvania
Support Group: Women’s Group on Tuesdays from 4:30- 6:00pm.
This group encourages young 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 young woman's struggles and
triumphs. Two eight week sessions are available:
Session A: March 1 - April 19, 2005;
Session B: April 26 - June 14, 2005. 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.
Columbia,
SC - A free weekly support group for people with anorexia and
bulimia. The group is offered each Wednesday (except the
first Wednesday of the month). The group is held from
6:00-7:15pm at Richland Springs. This support group is
sponsored by Palmetto Health, the University of South
Carolina's School of Medicine, the SC Department of Mental
Health and the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. For more
information contact Palmetto Health's Assessment office at
803-434-4813.
Columbia,
SC - A monthly education and support meeting for family
members. This group is offered the first Wednesday of each
month. This meeting is free and is held from 6:00-7:15pm at
Richland Springs. This meeting is sponsored by Palmetto Health,
the University of South Carolina's School of Medicine, the SC
Department of Mental Health, and the National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill. For more information contact Palmetto Health's
Assessment office at 803-434-4813.
Benbrook,
TX – Eating Disorder Support Group: This group is held at
the Benbrook Community Center/YMCA located at 1899 Winscott
Road, Benbrook, Texas 76126. 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. However,
this group will work well with additional outside treatment, if
the member so desires. The group facilitator is Jacquelyn Ekern.
For more information contact Jacquelyn Ekern at jacquelynekern@yahoo.com
or 817-602-8727.
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additional Support Group Listings go to: http://www.edreferral.com/members_announcements.htm#new%20groups%20forming
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 just under
1000 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 via a link at Milestones or
directly www.groups.yahoo.com/group/milestonesinrecovery.
Employment
Opportunities:
Calabasas,
CA - Certified nursing assistants, licensed vocational nurses
and registered nurses: The Monte Nido Treatment Center 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.
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