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Newsletter - June, 2005: Table of Contents
Introduction
For
Professionals: Retreats, Trainings/Conferences/Seminars/Study
Groups/Networking
Online,
Interactive Program for Eating Disorders
For
Eating Disorder Sufferers: Workshops
Research
on Eating Disorders
Books,
Journals, Videos and Resources
Treatment
Center News
Support
Groups
Employment
Opportunities
Marketing
Tips
Newsletter
Protocol
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Retreats for Professionals:
Kaui, Hawaii: Professionals – Come to Hawaii!
Retreat/Conference for Professionals, September 24-30, 2005 at
the Waimea Plantation Cottages. Facilitators: Carolyn Costin (Eating Disorder Sourcebook),
Anita Johnston (Eating in the Light of the Moon) and Francie
White (Inner Escapes Workshop Co., Tending the Feminine Soul).
- Enjoy
morning yoga and beach activity, 3-hour intense supervision,
lectures (topics include: issues for male clients, nutrition
therapy, art and spiritual integration), and demonstrations.
- Personalized
case review, ideas for group and IOPs.
- Enjoy
mythology, journal and reflective soul time, personal
ritual/ceremony to take back to your own life as well as
clients.
- Learn
the latest therapy techniques to treat difficult clients and
learn new techniques for treating all types of all
disordered eating.
- Daily
intense personal advancement in your work with disordered
eating and body image.
- Surf
lessons, amazing hikes in Waimea Canyon, boogie boarding,
relaxing, massages, alone with the group...sailing
excursions, snorkeling and an amazing personal growth
experience for life!
Cost: $1100.00 for the workshop (tax deductable and
30 CEUs). Food and lodging separate - Waimea Plantation
Cottages, www.waimeaplantationcottages.com.
For more information call 800-263-4217 ext. 2# (Francie White),
visit www.innerescapes.com
or email ftwhite@silcom.com.
Conferences for Professionals:
Miami, FL - The International Association of Eating
Disorders Professionals Foundation Symposium 2005: On the
Cutting Edge: New Treatments for Eating Disorders on August
4-7, 2005 at Loew's Miami Beach Resort, South Beach, Miami, FL. For more information or to
register for the conference go to www.IAEDP.us
or contact IAEDP at P.O. Box 1480, Edgewater, MD 21037-7480,
Telephone: 800-800-8126.
Denver,
CO: 2005 NEDA Conference for Families and Professionals -
Working Together.
Location: Denver Marriott City Center - Denver, CO. Date:
September 9th and 10th. For more
information visit www.NationalEatingDisorders.org.
Washington, D.C
- National Conference on Eating Disorder Legislation and
State Advocacy Summit on June 29-July 1, 2005. The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy, and
Action is about to take a historic step forward. At the end of
June, during Eating Disorders Advocacy Week, participants of a
conference in Washington, D.C., will write a "dream
bill" for eating disorders and will present it to
Congress. The goal of the bill will be to end discrimination
against people with eating disorders and to provide adequate
federal support in treatment, research, and prevention.
Registration is now open. In addition to the day-long
conference, the EDC will host the 5th Annual Lobby Day for
Eating Disorders, a Congressional Briefing sponsored by the
2005 EDC Awards Dinner, and the first State Advocacy Summit. To
learn more, or to register online, visit www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org.
Philadelphia, PA - Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Enduring Wisdom,
New Frontiers - The
15th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference
November 10-13, 2005 at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott. The
2005 Renfrew Center Foundation Conference goals is to
re-examine our common wisdom, explore what is fresh and
exciting and create a stimulating, collaborative context for
the old and the new to nourish one another. Workshops and
poster presentations will address the following topics:
risk/resiliency factors for eating disorders; therapists'
struggle and self-care; temperament and its relationship to
eating disorders; eating disorders and midlife; issues related
to racial and ethnic diversity and sexual orientation;
evidence-based treatment for eating disorders; healing the
mind, body and spirit; integration of science and practice;
eating disorders and co-morbidity; traditional
psychotherapeutic approaches; a deeper look at feminist
perspectives; impact of family and peers; perspectives on
compulsive eating, binge eating disorder and weight. Keynote Presenters include: Carol Gilligan, PhD; Mike
Devlin, MD; Joan Jacobs Brumberg, PhD; Craig Johnson, PhD.
Featured Speakers: Ovidio Bermudez, MD; Joan Borysenko, PhD;
Tim Brewerton, MD; Pamela Peeke, MD. For
more information, visit www.renfrew.org,
or call Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383.
Workshops for Professionals:
Evanston, IL Workshop - The Emotional Connection to Food.
The relationship we have with food is a crucial link to our
quality of life, positive body image, and long-term health.
However, many women and men have adversarial relationships with
food and their bodies. This adversarial relationship can
provide a fertile ground for eating disorders and obsessive
relationships with food. Precious time and energy is spent on
trying diet after diet, experimenting with magic pills, which
ultimately results in damaged self-esteem and negative body
image.
In
this workshop, techniques to improve the connection between the
mind and the body’s natural messages of hunger will be
discussed. The presenters will explore how food is used to
handle stress, sadness, and emptiness. Through didactic
presentations, group discussion and mind-body exercises
participants will be better able to: explore complex emotional
relationships with food; identify triggers of emotional eating;
learn to recognize the body's natural signals of hunger; and
enhance strategies for managing stress. When: Thursday, June 9,
2005. Registration: 8:30am, Program: 9:00am – 3:00pm, 6 CEU’s available. Website: www.womencare-counseling.com
email: info@womencare-counseling.com.
Location: Womencare Counseling: 1740 Ridge Avenue, Suite 201
Evanston, IL 60201.
Auburn,
ME Workshop - Eating Disorder Workshop for Professionals:
Beyond The Silence and The Fury - Action Methods with Eating
Disorders, October 21-23, 2005.
For
eating disorder clients, the struggles with food, weight, and
appearance reflect the inability to voice feelings and
emotional pain. The body becomes the battleground for this
war of self expression. Clients become silent and “stuck”
in self destructive patterns in an attempt to express the
emotional pain through their bodies. Learn how action methods
and musical expression can move clients forward and towards the
discovery of their voice. Learn to use the “Self-Soothing
Voice,” the “Body Dialogue,” and the “Three Faces of
Eating Disorders” - three experiential structures for helping
clients express feelings and develop empathy for their body.
For more information contact Linda at vegmom@closecall.com
or Kathy at kenzcol@aol.com.
Networking Luncheons:
Colorado Spring, CO - Networking Luncheon on June 3rd,
2005: Case Consultations with Rick Bishop, MD, Outpatient
Psychiatrist at EDC-Denver, and Elana Chomiszak, LSW, Primary
Therapist at EDC-Denver. Location: Phantom Canyon, 2 East
Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO. Cost: $10 and
includes lunch. Please RSVP by June 1st to Melanie
Schimmer at 720-889-4234.
Greenwood Village, CO - Networking Luncheon on June 30th,
2005: "Understanding Metabolism and Applications to the
Eating Disordered Patient" presented by Susan Drake,
MS, RD and Brigitee Lacy, MS, RD. Understand
what metabolism is, factors that affect metabolism and how the
information is used during treatment from the eating disordered
patient. When: Thursday, June 30th from
11:30am - 1:30pm at the Cool River Cafe, 8000 East Belleview
Ave, Greenwood Village, CO. Cost is $15 and includes lunch.
Please RSVP by June 27th to EDC-Denver by calling 303-771-0861.
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 the
treatment of eating disorders. CEU's are given to MFT's and
LCSW's. For more information call 310-457-9958. The first study
group takes place the first Wednesday of every month from
12:00-1:30pm at the Monte Nido Treatment Center, www.montenido.com.
The second study group takes place the first Thursday of every
month from 12:00-1:00pm at the Eating Disorder Center of CA, www.edcca.com
Online
Interactive Recovery Tools:
Comorbidity Issues and the Treatment Process: Epidemiological
research conducted throughout the world indicates that
individuals who suffer from one mental health problem
frequently meet the diagnostic criteria for one or more
additional disorders. Since comorbidity is so common, it is
imperative for clinicians to broaden their diagnostic and
therapeutic skills so that they can respond effectively when
confronted with the unique challenges that comorbid clients
present. Clients with comorbid problems typically require
longer or more complex treatment, or multiple episodes of
treatment.
Consequently, treatment may be affected by the
client’s financial limitations, or restrictions imposed by
managed care.
These circumstances require therapists to be flexible in
how they structure treatment. Clients with comorbid
difficulties may acknowledge one diagnosis, but be in
“precontemplation” about other diagnoses or problems.
As a result, the presenting complaint may not be the
most effective focus of treatment (e.g., when an individual
with a significant substance abuse problem seeks treatment for
an eating disorder).
The therapist should learn to use motivational
enhancement strategies to enable these clients to acknowledge
the impact of comorbid problems. However, in many instances,
the therapist will need to stick with the client through
successive (and possibly less than successful) treatment
contacts, while attempting to shift the focus of therapy
towards the unacknowledged difficulties which need to be
addressed in order for recovery to proceed more effectively.
Since depression is the most frequent comorbid problem, it is
vital for therapists who specialize in other areas to have a
good working knowledge of affective disorders. Likewise,
therapists who specialize in depression need to develop a
working knowledge of the problems that typically overlap with
the affective disorders, e.g., anxiety, eating disorders, and
the addictions. The high prevalence of depression among all the
other mental health disorders also underscores the importance
of having clients screened for medical illness and medication
side effects, since mood problems can arise from such
difficulties. Moreover, therapists need to have a reasonable
understanding of the medications available for mood disorders,
and the benefits and risks associated with them. Lastly,
although it is impossible to limit one’s practice only to
“pure” cases of one’s area of specialization, it is
important to acknowledge the disorders that are outside of
one’s area of competence, and steer the client towards the
appropriate sources of help. Those with histories of childhood
abuse or trauma often present comorbid problems. These clients
demand that therapists develop a working model of the complex
sequelae of childhood abuse, and the skills to utilize a
client’s history constructively in treatment. To be
successful, treatment of trauma survivors typically will
require a dual focus on both symptoms and underlying beliefs or
issues. Focusing solely on symptoms may not be successful.
Therapists also should not automatically assume that a client
with comorbid problems always has a history of childhood
trauma.
MySelfHelp.com is keeping the
challenges of treating comorbid problems very much in mind as
they build their programs. Clients who join our site for one
problem (e.g., binge eating), will have the opportunity to
address related problems, such as depression. Likewise, those
who wish to use our programs to focus solely on symptoms will
have a chance to work on broader issues or problems, such as
pervasive guilt or low self-esteem.
As a result, MySelfHelp.com believes that their programs
can enhance the efforts of therapists as they help clients with
comorbid problems to recover.
Complimentary Preview for Healthcare Professionals: Healthcare professionals who have not reviewed the
MySelfHelp.com programs, or who would like to take another look
to see the Medication Tracker and new program and design
changes can receive a complimentary review of the programs.
Simply contact MySelgHelp.com at info@MySelfHelp.com
and identify yourself as a healthcare professional.
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.
Workshops for Eating
Disorder Sufferers:
Wilmington, DE – Compulsive Eating as
an Invitation to Soulful Living: One Day Workshop for Compulsive
Eaters on Saturday, June 18th, 2005 at the
University of Delaware, Wilmington Campus, Wilmington, DE from
9:30 am -5:00pm. Facilitators: Martha Ireland,
PhD., R.N., C.S., CEDS and Leslie M. Faerstein, Ed.D., LCSW.
This workshop examines how compulsive eating is often the
result of the disconnection between the heart/soul and the
body.
The mind supports the illusions about body size and it
often tangles the belief systems that then manifest in the
physical dissociation from the body. Together we will focus on
the relationship with the body by listening to what the soul
tells us.
This shift in perception fosters healing that can
positively change one’s physical, mental and spiritual
energies. Through meditations and exercises we will experience
the role of the soul, spirit, light and energy in the healing
and recovery process.
Each participant has the potential power to soulfully
heal her or himself. Intuition is the voice of the soul and the
foundation of heart/soul based healing. This workshop will
examine how to recognize intuition and how to support and
manifest it with the beautiful gift of the mind. Cost: $150. For
more information or to register contact 302-453-1233.
Research on Eating Disorders:
Personality characteristics of
women before and after recovery from an eating disorder. Klump
KL, Strober M, Bulik CM, Thornton L, Johnson C, Devlin B,
Fichter MM, Halmi KA, Kaplan AS, Woodside DB, Crow S, Mitchell
J, Rotondo A, Keel PK, Berrettini WH, Plotnicov K, Pollice C,
Lilenfeld LR, Kaye WH. Department
of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
48824-1116, USA. BACKGROUND: Previous studies of personality
characteristics in women with eating disorders primarily have
focused on women who are acutely ill. This study compares
personality characteristics among women who are ill with eating
disorders, recovered from eating disorders, and those without
eating or other Axis I disorder pathology. METHOD: Female
participants were assessed for personality characteristics
using the Temperament and Character Inventory (TCI): 122 with
anorexia nervosa (AN; 77 ill, 45 recovered), 279 with bulimia
nervosa (BN; 194 ill, 85 recovered), 267 with lifetime
histories of both anorexia and bulimia nervosa (AN + BN; 194
ill, 73 recovered), 63 with eating disorder not otherwise
specified (EDNOS; 31 ill, 32 recovered), and 507 without eating
or Axis I disorder pathology. RESULTS: Women ill with all types
of eating disorders exhibited several TCI score differences
from control women, particularly in the areas of
novelty-seeking, harm avoidance, self-directedness, and
cooperativeness. Interestingly, women recovered from eating
disorders reported higher levels of harm avoidance and lower
self-directedness and cooperativeness scores than did normal
control women. CONCLUSIONS: Women with eating disorders in both
the ill and recovered state show higher levels of harm
avoidance and lower self-directedness and cooperativeness
scores than normal control women. Although findings suggest
that disturbances may be trait-related and contribute to the
disorders' pathogenesis, additional research with more
representative community controls, rather than our
pre-screened, normal controls, is needed to confirm these
impressions.
Early
separation anxiety and adult attachment style in women with
eating disorders. Troisi A, Massaroni P, Cuzzolaro M. Department of Neurosciences,
University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy. OBJECTIVE:
To ascertain whether women with eating disorders have a higher
frequency of separation anxiety symptoms in childhood, and a
higher prevalence of insecure styles of adult attachment,
compared with healthy women. METHODS: The Separation Anxiety
Symptom Inventory (SASI) and the Attachment Style Questionnaire
(ASQ) were administered to 78 women with eating disorders and
64 healthy women. RESULTS: Compared with control women, women
with eating disorders reported more severe symptoms of
separation anxiety during childhood, and scored higher on the
ASQ scales, reflecting insecure styles of adult attachment.
Early separation anxiety and insecure attachment were not
correlated with age of onset or illness duration. The
diagnostic subgroup was not associated with a specific style of
insecure attachment: compared with control women, both anorexic
and bulimic women scored higher on the ASQ scales reflecting
anxious attachment, but not on the scales reflecting avoidant
attachment. CONCLUSIONS: The results confirm the link between
eating disorders and insecure attachment that has been found in
previous studies, and extend it to childhood symptoms of
separation anxiety.
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, please 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, please 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.
College Campus Activities:
Denver, CO - 2nd Annual College Networking Day on June 10th,
2005: -- "The Trend of Eating Disorders on the College
Campus." Presenters:
Jane Young, MA, Counselor at Metro State College of Denver,
Alisa Shanks, PhD, Psychologist at University of Colorado at
Boulder, Ken Weiner, MD, Medical Director at EDC-Denver, and
Carolyn Jones, RN, MS, LPC, Outpatient Therapist at EDC-Denver.
This interactive workshop is a great networking and team
building opportunity for campus professionals including Student
Health, Counseling Services, Greek Organizations and Athletics. When:
Friday, June 10th from 9am - 2:30 pm. Where:
EDC-Denver at 950 South Cherry St, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80246.
Cost is $10 and includes lunch. Please RSVP by June 3rd
to Melanie Schimmer at 720-889-4234 or email mschimmer@edcdenver.com.
Books,
Resources and Media:
To
purchase books and other resources at discounted rates go to http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm.
Inspirational:
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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:
The Mirasol’s adolescent program for girls ages 12-17 in
Tucson, AZ is offering a substantial summer partial scholarship
for clients who are not able to receive the residential
treatment they so desperately need. Although Mirasol’s
adolescent program has an accredited school, most classes are
ending for the summer.
This is an 8 bed facility treating girls who are
challenged with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and obesity, as
well as, other addictive patterns. The adolescent program
combines an expansive array of experiential activities with a
strong inward focused therapeutic program.
Mirasol’s adolescent program combines the best of
western traditional therapy with cutting edge alternative
therapies, including neurofeedback, individual psychotherapy,
EMDR and DBT. For more information please contact us
1-888-520-1700.
Arizona
Treatment Center News: Announcing the Emotional Eating Program
at Remuda Ranch: Women
and girls suffering with eating disorders have different
issues, different needs. This is why Remuda Ranch provides
intensive treatment in three separate and distinct facilities
in Wickenburg, Arizona. Their adult program addresses the
unique needs of women age 18 and older; their adolescent
program treats teenage girls age 13 to 17; while their
children’s program focuses on helping young girls, age 12 and
younger. Separate facilities ensure residents are surrounded by
their own age group.
Each center has a multi-disciplinary team of
professionals specifically trained to help their particular
patient population.
These include a primary care provider, psychiatric
provider, psychologist, masters level therapist, registered
dietitian and a team of registered nurses. In addition, their
younger patients work with education coordinators so they can
continue their studies while in treatment. For additional
information about Remuda Ranch’s treatment programs call
1-800-445-1900.
Agoura
Hills, CA - Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program (EDIOP).
Carolyn
Costin will be opening 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 will meet three
nights a week and will include a supervised meal. Groups will
be co-facilitated by therapists specialized in the treatment of
eating disorders. The program will utilize 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 will introduce and practice specific relaxation
techniques useful in reducing anxiety and processing emotion.
The program will operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings
from 6:30-9:30pm. Groups will be facilitated by Rykia Peterson,
IMF #41796, and will be supervised by Linda
Wells, LCSW. The cost for the IOP will be $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, please 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 the
nation's finest holistic treatment facility. They offer an
unrivaled alternative to the traditional treatment approach for
eating disorders, addiction, and chronic pain. Their
spiritually-based center integrates the best of modern western
scientific knowledge with ancient eastern intuitive healing
techniques. Licensed as a medical facility, Casa Palmera can
accommodate the guest needing intensive medical care as well as
those seeking personal growth and lifestyle changes. Their
treatment professionals are comprised of physicians,
psychiatrists, psychologists, nutritional experts, a
naturopathic chef, and a diverse arrayof 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.
Find out more about this exclusive program visit www.casapalmera.com
or call 888-481-4481 or 858-481-441.
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; aftercare; psychiatric evaluation; therapy and medication
monitoring and nutritional counseling. Non-EDC-Denver treatment
providers are welcome to utilize these services as adjunct
therapies to their own treatment. Visit http://www.edcdenver.com
for details and schedules.
Eating Disorder Center of Denver’s
Outpatient Groups: To register call 720-889-4232:
1.
Aftercare Group:
This group meets Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm and Tuesday
evenings 5:30-7:00pm. The group is an open group consisting of
individuals in recovery who have completed an intense eating
disorders program at EDC-D or other national programs. Cost:
$50 per group.
2.
DBT Skills Training:
The adult group meets Monday evenings 5:00-6:30pm; the
adolescent group meets Tuesday evenings from 4:00-5:30pm. The
group consists of didactic and experiential education in four
different skill areas: core mindfulness, interpersonal
effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
Cost: $75 per group.
3.
Body Image 101:
This group meets Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30pm. The group is
a 12-week ongoing group utilizing cognitive behavioral and
experiential techniques to mend the relationship between a
woman and her body. Cost: $50 per group.
4. Eating Disorders Anonymous:
This group meets every Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm. It is a
free, open support group for individuals suffering and
recovering from eating disorders. The meetings are held at the
Glendale YMCA, 4500 E. Kentucky Avenue Denver, CO.
5.
Family and Friends Support Group: This group meets the first and third Thursday of
each month from 6:00-8:30pm. The group is for families and
friends of individuals suffering with eating disorders to come
discuss their problems, concerns and successes. To RSVP or for
questions contact Enola Gorham at 720-889-4231. The meetings
held at Eating Disorder Foundation of the Rockies, 3003 East
Third Ave, Suite 110, Denver, CO 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 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 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; resources and hope
to the community regarding eating disorders and recovery; a
common ground for sharing experiences and honest feedback in a
safe environment. The last Tuesday of each month is Family
Night where the focus is on providing support to family and
friends of those living with an eating disorder. For more
information please contact Angela Camp at 205-871-4443.
Information can also be requested via email at anadbham@aol.com.
Beverly
Hills, CA - Free ANAD Support Group: Tuesday
Evenings from 7:30-8:30pm at 420 S. Beverly Drive, Suite 100,
Beverly Hills, CA. For more information contact Dr. Linda
Blakely at 310-286-9171 or email Drlindablakeley@aol.com.
Beverly
Hills, CA – Weekly Women’s Therapy Group: Dr. Linda Blakeley
offers a weekly therapy group for women recovering from bulimia
and binge eating. The fee is $250.00 per month with a minimum
3-month commitment. Sessions will be held on Mondays from
7-8:30pm. For more information call Dr. Blakeley at
310-286-9171 or email Drlindablakeley@aol.com.
Laguna
Beach, CA -- Free ANAD Support Group.
This group is held at the South Coast Medical Center on the 2nd
and 4th Mondays of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. For more
information or to RSVP call 949-499-7270.
Laguna
Hills, CA - ANAD Support Group.
This group meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm. The group is
located at 23461 South Pointe Drive, Suite 190, Laguna Hills,
CA. For more information please contact Kay Poggi at
949-498-5018.
Support Groups in Oakland and Walnut Creek, CA:
Facilitator - Rose P. Phelps, MFT, Certified Group
Psychotherapist and President of the Northern California Group
Psychotherapy Society.
Rose’s support groups offer members an arena in which
to find support, deal with challenges and learn to nurture
themselves and others. Clients also learn to empower themselves
rather than disempower themselves through attacking their
bodies by either starvation, bingeing and/or self-hatred. For
more information call 510-658-4344 for interview or email rosepmft@aol.com.
San
Francisco, CA - 12-week Women of Size group:
The Eating Disorders Collaborative offers 12-week Women of Size
group. For more information, please contact Marcy Dubova at
415-987-4118 or visit www.edcollaborative.com.
West
Los Angeles, CA - Ongoing process group for women ages 30 and
above.
This group provides support for all types of eating disorders
and provides a safe place to understand and address the issues
behind symptoms. The group is held in West Los Angeles on
Wednesday evenings. For more information contact Dr. Janet K.
Smith, 310-473-6169 or visit www.weighty-issues.com.
Wilton,
CT - Free Eating Disorder Support Group:
The Renfrew Center of Southern CT offers a FREE eating
disorders support group every Saturday morning at 11:00am
(except holidays). This group is professionally facilitated and
is designed for people struggling with eating disorders and for
their friends and families. For more information about The
Renfrew Center of Southern Connecticut call 203-834-5020 or
visit www.renfrewcenter.com.
North Miami Beach, FL – Eating Disorder Support
Group:
This is an
ongoing eating disorder support group that takes place on
the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at Milestones. The group is
open to anyone wishing to attend and is free of charge. For
more information call 800-347-2364.
Duluth,
GA - Free ANAD support group sponsored by the Renfrew Center.
Facilitators: Karen Macke, LPC and Page Love, RD, LD.
The group is held at 1045 Parsons Road at St. Benedict's
Church from 10am -1:30am every Saturday. 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. Contact MEDA at 617-558-1881
extension12 for more information.
Omaha, NE – Family Support Group.
The Eating Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital of Omaha,
Nebraska offers a family support group to all former,
outpatient and inpatient families. The group meets the first
Monday of every month from 5:00- 6:30pm in the Children's
Hospital conference room. This program provides families
much needed support to make recovery possible and successful.
For more information or to reserve a seat, please call
402-955-6190.
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: 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 email IthacaEDA@hotmail.com.
Glenside,
PA Support Group: Women's Group on Tuesdays from 6:00- 7:30pm.
This group encourages women to explore thoughts and feelings in
a supportive and safe environment. Exploration of family,
school and peer relationships will be discussed with special
attention to self-esteem, lifestyle choices and future goals.
The use of art, creative writing, and dialog in this group
uniquely honors each woman's struggles and triumphs. Two
eight-week sessions are available. 2005 schedule: Session B:
April 26 - June 14, 2005; Session C June 21 - August 9; Session
D September 13 - November 1. The cost is $40 per group for 8
weeks. For more information contact Michelle L. Dean at
215-885-0642. Individual and family counseling is also
available.
Benbrook,
TX – Eating Disorder Support Group: This group is held at
The Frost Bank Building, 4200 South Hulen, Suite 318 Fort
Worth, TX 76109. The
group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm. The cost of
the group is $10.00 per session. The group will benefit women,
men and teenagers struggling with bulimia, anorexia, binge
eating disorder, and/or compulsive overeating (minimum of 14
years of age). This group is not a substitute for professional
counseling. The group facilitator is Jacquelyn Ekern. For more
information contact Jacquelyn Ekern at jacquelynekern@yahoo.com
or 817-602-8727.
Online Support Group: Milestones
sponsors an online support forum that is open to anyone who is
seeking eating disorder information and support. The group's
membership is over 1300 participants, all of whom are either
suffering from an eating disorder or are affected by a loved
one suffering with an ED. The forum can be accessed via a link
at Milestones at www.milestonesprogram.net
or
directly www.groups.yahoo.com/group/milestonesinrecovery.
Employment
Opportunities:
Brentwood, CA: Registered
Dietitian:
The Eating Disorder Center of California in Brentwood, CA is
seeking a part-time lead dietitian for approximately 18-20
hours. Duties include: meeting with clients, establishing
weekly menus, leading nutrition groups, conducting meal outings
and shopping outings. Pay is $20 to $45 per hour commensurate
with experience. If interested, please email resume to Ali
Borden, LMFT at aliborden@yahoo.com
or fax to 310-472-9960. The EDCC is also seeking a dietary
technician to assist the registered dietitian in various duties
at the clinic. For more information contact 310-457-9958.
Brentwood, CA and Calabasas, CA - Program Staff:
Monte Nido Residential Treatment Program and the Eating
Disorder Center of California are each looking for program
staff. MFT Interns welcome to apply. If interested, please
email resume to Carolyn Costin, LMFT at mntc@montenido.com
or fax resume to 310-457-8442. Websites: www.edcca.com
and www.montenido.com.
Calabasas,
CA: Part Time RN:
Monte Nido Residential Treatment Center is looking for a part
time RN - eating disorder treatment experience preferred. If
interested, please email resume to Carolyn Costin, LMFT at mntc@montenido.com
or fax resume to 310-457-8442. Website: www.montenido.com.
Calabasas, CA: Certified nursing assistants, licensed
vocational nurses and registered nurses. Monte
Nido Residential and Day Treatment Program is looking for CNAs,
LVNs and RNs with eating disorder treatment experience. If
interested, please email resume to Carolyn Costin, LMFT at mntc@montenido.com
or fax resume to 310-457-8442. Website: www.montenido.com.
St Louis, MO - Psych RN, Full Time Evenings: The
Castlewood Treatment Center is seeking a Psych RN, minimum 1
year behavioral health experience required. Previous eating
disorder experience preferred. Include job title in your
submission (fax: 636-386-6622) or email to apd@castlewoodtc.com and
include the word RESUME in the subject line. Website: www.castlewoodtc.com.
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