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Newsletter � February, 2007: Table of Contents
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Current
Research on Eating Disorders:
How do children with eating
disorders differ from adolescents with eating disorders at
initial evaluation? Peebles R, Wilson JL, Lock JD.
PURPOSE: To compare the clinical presentation of children
with eating disorders (ED) to that of adolescents with ED.
METHODS: Demographic, medical, and psychiatric data of all
959 in- and outpatients (85 males, 874 females) 8-19 years
of age diagnosed with ED that presented to an academic
center between 1997 and 2005 were examined via retrospective
record review. Young patients (n = 109) were defined as aged
< 13 years at presentation, and older patients (n = 850) >
or = 13 years and < 20 years. RESULTS: Compared with older
adolescents (mean 15.6 years, SD 1.4), younger patients
(mean 11.6 years, SD 1.2) were more likely to be male (chi2
= 9.25, p < .005) or diagnosed with eating disorder not
otherwise specified (EDNOS) (chi2 = 5.09, p < or = .05), and
less likely to be diagnosed with bulimia nervosa (BN) (chi2
= 13.45, p < or = .001). There were no significant
differences in anorexia nervosa (AN) diagnoses between
groups. Young patients were less likely to report purging
(chi2 = 26.21, p < .001), binge eating (chi2 = 26.53, p <
.001), diet pill (chi2 = 13.31, p < .001) or laxative use
(chi2 = 6.82, p < .001) when compared with older teens.
Young patients weighed less in percentage ideal body weight
(p < .05), had a shorter duration of disease (p < .001), and
had lost weight more rapidly than older adolescent patients
(p < or = .001). CONCLUSIONS: There are important diagnostic
and gender differences in younger patients. Young ED
patients presented at a lower percentage of ideal body
weight and had lost weight more rapidly, which may put them
at higher risk for future growth sequelae than their older
counterparts. Source: Division of Adolescent Medicine,
Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University School of
Medicine, Stanford, California 94040, USA.
rpeebles@stanford.edu.
For Professionals - Conferences/Seminars/Online
Courses/Study Groups:
Madison, WI Conference:
Seeds of Hope presents its first annual: Crisis to Action
Conference 2007 on February 17, 2007 at the Monona Terrace
Conference Center in Madison, WI.
This remarkable one day
conference will bring together top professionals in the
eating disorder field to help cultivate hope, offering
valuable information for healthcare and education
professionals, families and anyone interested in focusing on
treatment, prevention and support for eating disorders. For
more information and to register go to
www.CultivatingHope.org.
March,
2007: San Diego, CA - IAEDP
Symposium 2007. Dates: March 6-11, 2007. Join IAEDP in
San Diego for an exciting program and a time of renewal!
Network with over 400 professionals who specialize in
treating eating disorders. Learn from a distinguished
faculty of experts in the treatment of eating disorders. For
more information on the conference visit
www.iaedp.us.
Location: The Wyndham Emerald Plaza, 400 West Broadway, San
Diego, CA 92101.
March,
2007: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - Mark Your Calendar! The 3rd Annual Westwind Roundtable on
Innovations in Treatment of Eating Disorders, March 16th and
17th, 2007 at the Victoria Inn and Convention Centre in
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Presentations by
Leading Eating Disorder Professionals such as: Scott Crow, M.D., F.A.E.D. of the University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN presenting "Pharmacotherapy for
Eating Disorders." Ron Thompson, Ph.D., F.A.E.D. of Bloomington, IN
presenting "Female Athletes and Eating Disorders: Special
Issues in Identification and Treatment."
Jillian Croll, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., L.D. of the Emily
Program, St. Paul, MN presenting "Multidisciplinary
Treatment of Eating Disorders: Creating Harmony in the
Treatment Team."
Howard Steiger, Ph.D., F.A.E.D. of McGill University/Douglas
Hospital, Verdun, Quebec presenting "Working With
Personality Traits in Eating Disorder Therapy: A
Relationship Focused Guide." Edward Tyson, M.D. of the
University of Texas, Austin, TX presenting "I'm Fine!' How
to Detect Medical Complications in the Face of Denial in
Eating Disorders." Conference Fees: $225 CDN; Late (after
March 1st, 2007) $250 CDN; Student $150 CDN; Student
Volunteer $100 CDN; Banquet (Friday evening) $45 CDN.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Gold Sponsor $5000 CDN; Silver
Sponsor $2500 CDN; Bronze Sponsor $1000 CDN; Exhibitor $500
CDN; Give Away Table $25 CDN. The Westwind Roundtable is an
International conference geared towards professionals in the
field of eating disorders. They aim to provide relevant
topics that can be applied to your daily practice. Join them
for this exciting learning opportunity! It�s worth the short
trip to Canada to experience the great Canadian prairies.
For more information call 1-888-353-3372, email
Lynne@westwind.mb.ca
or visit
www.westwind.mb.ca for further information.
March, 2007: Needham,
MA - MEDA, Inc. 12th National Conference: Weathering the
Storm: Protecting Individuals and Families in the Midst of
an Eating Disorder. Dates: March 23-24, 2007. The
MEDA Conference in 2007 will be a two day event. Friday
will be a half day affair that will feature alternative
forms of treatment in the eating disorders field. Saturday
will be a full day conference, examining how individuals and
families are affected, supported and assisted throughout the
period of an eating disorder and during the transition to
recovery. Areas of exploration will include, the Maudsley
Method, Internal Family Systems, the power of hope in
recovery, as well as advanced clinical issues. Craig
Johnson, Ph.D. will be the keynote speaker. For information
on the conference visit
www.medainc.org
or call 866-343-MEDA. Location: The Sheraton Hotel, 100
Cabot Street, Needham, MA 02494.
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 Tuesday of every
month from 9:00-10:00am at the Eating Disorder Center of CA,
www.edcca.com. Group #2 takes place the first Wednesday of every
month from 12:00-1:30pm at the Monte Nido Treatment
Center,
www.montenido.com.
For the
Community:
Uniondale, NY:
National Eating Disorders Association � Long Island,
2007 FREE Annual Public Conference on
Saturday, March 3, 2007,
9:30 am � 1:00 pm.
Not All Genes/Jeans are Made Alike:
Body Image and Self-Acceptance. Guest Speaker: Jude
Milner,
Author of: Fat Free: Amazing All -True Adventures of
Supersize Woman!
Jude is a renowned author and speaker on the topic of eating
disorders.
Jude will take us on an inside look into the origins of eating disorders. She will share her own journey of
recovery and discuss the increasing prevalence of weight and
body image issues in our culture. She will also share stories from her
own recovery and growth.
Media and cultural pressures, coupled with genetic
predisposition, create the foundation for the current
epidemic of disordered eating and body loathing. Food,
exercise and body obsession have become culturally accepted
strategies for feeling better and managing stress, anxiety,
and the demands of life.
This conference will explore how cultural pressures, beliefs about body image
and weight loss lead to the development of body
dissatisfaction. You will learn new skills for empowerment, self-care and wellness.
Conference program includes: Understanding Eating Disorders;
The Beauty Myth: Challenging the Messages About Food,
Weight and Body Image; Not All Genes/Jeans are Made Alike; Recovering from an Eating Disorder: What Works.
Location:
The Omni Building, 333 Earle Ovington Blvd. Uniondale, NY.
Lower Level Auditorium,
Registration is required: $5.00 donation is requested:
Please arrive at 9:00 am.
To Register: Call NEDA-LI at 516-229-2393.
Specialized Workshops:
B.I.T.E. The Body Image Transformation Experience�
Overeating, Out of Control, In Battle With Yourself?
B.I.T.E.� OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY
� To Achieve Self Regulation
� To Change Your Perception of Self
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 need to develop specific strategies for
integrating intellectual and emotional understanding with
weight loss and body image transformation.
New Winter 2007 Series -
Two interconnected Workshops
Workshop I: January 30- April 8, 2007. Owning My Body My
Self "Why Can't I Just Do It?"...Explores participants'
eating experiences, self-perception, and resistance to
change. TUESDAYS: 7:30pm-9:00pm.
Workshop II: April 10 - June 12, 2007. Transforming My Body
My Self...Combines innovative group therapy techniques with
body-oriented therapy. TUESDAYS: 7:30-9:30pm. Special Guest
Collaborator: Dance Movement therapist
Suzi Tortora Ed.D.,ADTR,CMA,LCAT,LMHC
Mentoring Group: Available to those who have completed the
full program of B.I.T.E.�. This group provides guidance and
mentorship to extend the initial successes of participants
in mind body integration and healthy weight regulation.
For registration information contact Fran Weiss, LCSW-R,BCD,DCSW,CGP
at www.franweiss.com
or email biddoc@franweiss.com.
Los
Angeles, CA - May,
2007: Intuitive Eating Workshop for
Professionals - "From Learning the Core Skills of Intuitive
Eating to Uncovering its Hidden Nuances." Presenters:
Evelyn Tribole, M.S., R.D. and Elyse Resch, M.S., R.D., F.A.D.A. This hands-on
interactive workshop presented by the original creators of
�Intuitive Eating� will: teach the 10 basic guidelines of
Intuitive Eating; present the transformation stages of
Intuitive Eating; teach effective counseling skills for
Intuitive Eating; help prevent the traps that get patients
stuck; help you overcome your fears in implementing this
process; teach you how to work with various age groups;
offer experiential situations from real cases, and provide
an opportunity to trouble-shoot your own cases. Upon
completion of this workshop, you will receive a certificate which will entitle you to be on the
Intuitive Eating national
referral list. Date: Saturday, May 12, 2007. Fee: $200
(early bird special by March 31st, 2007: $175), Make check
payable to: Elyse Resch, MS, RD, FADA, 9478 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 304, Beverly
Hills, CA 90212. Location: Sheraton Gateway Hotel, 6101 West
Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045, phone: 310-642-1111 or 800-325-3535.
Hours: 9am-9:30a(registration); 9:30am-12:30pm (morning
session); 12:30pm-2:00pm (lunch break - on your own); 2:00-5:00pm (afternoon session).
Online/Self-Help Programs:
Improving Eating Disorder
Treatment and Outcomes: Comprehensive eating disorder treatment requires a team
approach that includes individual therapy, family therapy,
nutritional counseling, and working with a primary care
physician. Those with eating disorders need access to a set
of tools and resources that will reinforce treatment
techniques and provide support throughout recovery. These
resources may include self-help books and workbooks, support
groups, and online resources. Even residential treatment
programs, which are staffed around the clock, still need to
provide clients with such resources.
MySelfHelp.com programs provide online help and support for
your clients and their family members 24 hours a day, and
can serve as a valuable adjunct to the treatment you
provide. These programs encourage and engage your clients
with interactive exercises, personalized feedback, and
reminders to complete assignments, practice new techniques,
and stay in touch and share results with you. A free family
support program engages and supports the family in the
recovery process � educating them about the illness, the
importance of therapy, and how they can help and support
their loved one and themselves.
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, Conquer
Insomnia, Overcoming Guilt, Working on Low Self-Esteem,
Coping with Grief, Caring for Your Loved One, Help for
Compulsive Shopping, 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
programs are designed to complement therapy, reinforce
treatment goals, and improve treatment outcomes.
Clinical Trials Show Positive Results: MySelfHelp.com just completed clinical outcome studies on
the Stop Binge Eating, Take Control of Bulimia, Defeating
Depression, and Conquer Insomnia programs, and the results
showed a 43% decrease in binge eating and a 51% decrease in
purging after three months and a 45% decrease in binge
eating and 59% decrease in purging after six months of using
the programs. Results are similar for depression symptoms.
Detailed results can be found on the individual program
pages at www.MySelfHelp.com.
Positive results such as these are leading more providers,
from solo practitioners to residential treatment centers, to
recommend the use of interactive self-help programs to their
clients.
Complimentary Preview for Healthcare Professionals:
Healthcare professionals who have not reviewed the programs,
or who would like to take another look to see recent changes
and new programs, can receive a complimentary review of the
programs. Simply contact
info@MySelfHelp.com and
identify yourself as a healthcare professional.
Advocacy:
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. For more
information visit
http://eatingdisorderscoalition.org/involved/involved.html.
Indiana Eating Disorders
Coalition: The Indiana Eating Disorders Coalition is a
grass-roots movement
dedicated to raising awareness about eating disorders in the
state of Indiana and advocating for comprehensive change in
several key areas including healthcare availability,
insurance coverage, research funding, and social stigma.
The IEDC is not a formally structured organization, but is
instead a community of concerned people whose lives have
been affected by eating disorders. For more information
visit
http://www.iupui.edu/~philosop/iedc.htm.
National Eating Disorders
Awareness Week 2007 is February 25th � March 3rd, 2007.
NEDAW 2007 will launch a national celebration of 20 years of
eating disorders awareness. The National Eating Disorders
Association is encouraging individuals across the nation to
hold a Great Jeans Giveaway or awareness event in their
community. To learn more visit
www.NationalEatingDisorders.org.
Treatment
Center
News:
Treatment Center News -
Renfrew Center: The Renfrew Center, the country�s first
residential eating disorder treatment facility, is pleased
to announce the appointment of Doug Bunnell, PhD, to Vice
President & Director of Outpatient Clinical Services. In his
new role, he is responsible for establishing and maintaining
clinical standards for all Outpatient Programs, as well as
Joint Commission standards regarding clinical practice. Dr.
Bunnell joined Renfrew in 2000 and was instrumental in
launching The Renfrew Center of Connecticut. For information
on The Renfrew Center�s programs and services please call
1-800-RENFREW or visit
www.renfrewcenter.com.
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:
1. Professional Network: Visit
www.professionals.remudaranch.com
for resources and continuing education opportunities.
2. Complimentary Educational Consultation Service:
Call 1-800-445-1900 ext. 5288 or email
consult@remudaranch.com
for answers to your eating disorder related questions.
3. Educational Luncheons: Visit
www.remudaranch.com/register
to learn more about locations and dates.
4. 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.�
Calabasas,
CA
Treatment
Center
News � Monte Nido Residential
Treatment
Center.
Monte Nido combines a beautiful natural healing environment
with the expertise of the renowned national expert and author,
Carolyn Costin, and the treatment professionals from her
company, Community
Counseling for Individuals and Families, Inc. Monte Nido is
a very small, intimate facility. Monte Nido only take 6 clients
at a time. Clients treated at Monte Nido are all women
suffering from anorexia, bulimia or exercise addiction. The
facility has a family-like environment; their unique level
system allows each client to gain increasing freedom and
responsibility for her own recovery. By the end of her stay,
each client is shopping for and preparing her own food and
monitoring her own exercise. This will help prepare her for
handling these activities upon discharge from Monte Nido. They
also have a unique transition program, Bella Mar, which
offers various levels of transitional and independent living
situations. For more information call 310-457-9958, visit
www.montenido.com
or email
mntc@montenido.com.
Del Mar, CA Treatment Center
News: Casa Palmera is a treatment facility in Del Mar,
CA with separate programs for individuals with eating
disorders, trauma and addiction. They are licensed as a
skilled nursing facility and as such they provide 24/7
nursing care. The facility is staffed with an
interdisciplinary team comprised of physicians,
psychologists and master level health professionals. They also offer a host of alternative
modalities including biofeedback, acupuncture, intensive
bodywork, meditation, art therapy, music therapy, equine
therapy, yoga and fitness training.
Casa Palmera is offering a free lunch and learn on Thursday, February 1st
from 11:30am � 1pm. The speaker will be Johanna O�Flaherty, Ph.D., CASC, NCACII, CEAP
and the topic will be
�Exploring Trauma, Addiction & Recovery.�
All are welcome to attend.
For more information contact Lauren Silverstone
at 858-724-2116 or lauren@casapalmera.com.
Long Beach, CA: Shoreline
Center for Eating Disorder Treatment announces the opening
of Satori House. Satori House is a non-clinical extended
care living home for those in recovery from all forms of
eating disorders. It evolved out of an overwhelming need to
provide individuals coming out of residential treatment
facilities with a supportive living environment, which could
help them gradually integrate back into their lives and
independent living settings. This approach when available,
can significantly reduce the chance of relapse. They provide
24 hour support, semi-structured therapeutic and
recreational activities as well as community meals and
meetings. Guests are supported by a recovery coach, who will
work closely with their outpatient treatment team, in
defining goals and challenges to be targeted during their
stay. Satori House can also be used in combination with our
Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program. This program
provides 13 hours of individual, group and expressive
therapies a week including meals and snacks. The program is
within walking distance to Satori House and allows for
intensive treatment and supportive living for those not
needing a higher level of care. Both Satori House and
Shoreline Treatment Center are located in an upscale
neighborhood in Long Beach, California, with close access to
Cal State Long Beach, shopping, the beach and public
transportation. For more information on these or any other
of their treatment programs, please call the intake
department at 562-434-6007, or visit the website at
www.shoreline-eatingdisorders.com.
San Diego, CA Treatment
Center News: Supporting ME (Moderate Eating): an eating
disorder program built on the innovative and highly
effective Practical Recovery Services for Addictive
Behaviors. Supporting ME offers a sensitive and
caring environment where you can become healthy again.
During the program, you will learn how to build and maintain
motivation; cope with urges and compulsions; identify and
overcome emotional and behavioral problems; enhance your
relationships; achieve a better lifestyle balance; and build
a greater sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Supporting ME is open to men and women eighteen years of
age and over. The Therapy Team model starts with identifying
challenges that are unique to participants and then
customizes the program to help them overcome those
challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to work
with physicians, psychologists, nutritionists,
acupuncturists, body workers, energy healers, art
therapists, massage therapists, and yoga instructors.
Supporting ME offers a variety of customizable programs
including but not limited to a Visitor Program, designed as
a residential program; a Local Intensive Program, designed
as an intensive outpatient program; and an Outpatient
Program. To learn more about Supporting ME, go to
www.pyrysys.com, then
click on the Supporting ME menu bar, or call
858-546-1100.
Ventura County, CA Treatment
Center News: Pacific Shores Hospital: Pacific Shores
Hospital is a 30-bed facility completely dedicated to Rader
Programs Eating Disorders Treatment. The facility was
specifically designed to provide a warm and nurturing
environment. The facility is located five minutes from the
ocean in picturesque Ventura County just north of Los
Angeles and south of Santa Barbara in Southern California.
Rader Programs at Pacific Shores Hospital maintains an
outstanding treatment team with extensive experience and
training in Rader Program's proven treatment philosophy. The
Rader Program is a national treatment center with multiple
locations. The Program accepts patients from all across the
United States. For more information visit
www.raderprograms.com
, call 800-841-1515 or email
rader@raderprograms.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
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 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 - �Real
World Setting for Eating Disorder Treatment.� Milestones ED Program is pleased to
announce their new location in Cooper City, Florida (West of
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida). Milestones
offers a program of recovery for those suffering with anorexia,
bulimia, compulsive overeating, and related disorders as well
as the issues often accompanying an eating disorder.
Participants are afforded the opportunity of preparing their
own meals, supervised grocery shopping, attending local support
groups, and attending a full schedule of individual and group
therapies. Their
residential campus consists of several two bedroom/two bathroom
�upscale� townhouse-style homes situated within a gated
community featuring several amenities (pool and recreation
area, fully equipped gym, walking and jogging trails, etc.).
The program has been designed to meet the needs of individuals
seeking a �non-hospital� environment yet needing the
support and structure necessary to gain a foothold on their
recovery from an eating disorder. In effect, the program offers
a �seamless� transition from the treatment setting back
into the home environment. A fully integrated professional
staff is able to facilitate a level of care that is as
comprehensive as a traditional hospital based program without
the restrictive elements inherent in most settings offering ED
treatment. To learn more about Milestones, call
800-347-2364 or visit
www.milestonesprogram.org.
Minneapolis, MN Treatment Center News - The Emily Program:
The Emily Program now offers an Intensive Day Program.
The Intensive Day Program provides intensive day
treatment for individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa,
bulimia nervosa, and eating disorder not otherwise
specified. This program is designed to meet the needs of
clients needing more intensive treatment, support, and
structure. The Emily Program Intensive Day Treatment meets
each weekday for 6-7 hours and includes a multifamily group
and mealtime on Saturday. The Intensive Day Program combines
group therapy, therapeutic meals, experiential therapies,
meal planning, psychoeducation, alternative therapies and
family therapy. The level of support and therapeutic
involvement within the Intensive Day Program is higher than
other less intensive outpatient programs. The longer length
of treatment day allows for more successful symptom
interruption, more adequate weight restoration and more
intensive and more frequent level of participation in group
therapy. It can prevent hospitalization, which can be costly
and disrupting to everyday life. Finally, it provides
comprehensive treatment which addresses psychological,
nutritional and medical needs in a comfortable and conducive
setting. The Emily Program provides exceptional care and
treatment for individuals struggling with eating disorders.
Their personalized approach promotes healing in a safe,
supportive environment. They welcome male and female clients
of all ages with anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating
and binge eating disorders. The Emily Program is comprised
of well-trained, caring and skilled therapists, dietitians,
and psychiatrists with extensive experience in the treatment
of eating disorders. For more information, call 651-645-5323
or visit
www.emilyprogram.com.
Missouri
Treatment
Center
News
-
Castlewood
Treatment
Center:
Castlewood Treatment Center offers a comprehensive continuum of care for stabilization and
long-term recovery from eating disorders. From the residential
level through the outpatient services, this program is
specifically designed for individualized care, treatment
planning and follow up. The residential level of care is
designed for stabilization and restoration of healthy eating
habits in a comfortable, homelike environment. The residential
program has a maximum of 10 clients. Each client sees their
primary therapist in four individual sessions per week as well
as one weekly session with the psychiatrist and one weekly
session with the dietitian. The program week consists of
approximately 40 hours of group therapy. Each room is well
appointed and uniquely decorated and has its own full bath.
There are no more than two clients per room. For more
information visit www.castlewoodtc.com.
Charlotte, NC Treatment Center News - New Treatment Facility: The Renfrew Center is
pleased to announce the opening of a brand new facility in
Charlotte, North Carolina in Spring 2007. This will be the
8th Renfrew Center location on the East Coast. Programs and
services will include: Day Treatment Program; Intensive
Outpatient Program; Group Therapy; Individual, Family, and
Couples Therapy; Nutrition Therapy; Psychiatric
Consultation. Please call 1-800-RENFREW or visit
www.renfrewcenter.com
for more information on the Charlotte location.
Oregon
Treatment
Center
News �
RainRock: A Residential Treatment Facility for Women, A Monte
Nido Affiliate.
Executive Director: Carolyn Costin, LMFT. This new
facility is located in a former bed and breakfast along the
McKenzie River on 3.5 acres of lush lawn, gardens and
riverfront. RainRock lives up to its name, evoking the
healing properties of both earth and water combined. The
secluded park-like setting is private yet expansive with
abundant manicured grounds and the constant energy and flow
of the river. This facility is an important addition to the
Pacific Northwest where there are no residential treatment
facilities. Carolyn Costin�s 30 years of eating disorder
experience and the uniqueness of this property promises the
clients a rare opportunity to deal with and find recovery
from these very difficult disorders. Carolyn serves as
Executive Director of RainRock and The Eating Disorder
Center of California and as Clinical Director of the
original program, Monte Nido Treatment Center, located in
Malibu, California. For additional information on RainRock
and The Monte Nido Treatment philosophy, visit their
websites at www.rainrock.org
or www.montenido.com
or
contact 310-457-9958.
Philadelphia, PA Treatment
Center News - New Extended Care Program: The Renfrew
Center, (the country's first residential eating disorder
treatment facility, treating over 45,000 women since opening
its doors in 1985), is pleased to announce the opening of
its first-ever Extended Care Program. This unique program,
located in �Renfrew House� � a brand-new 16-bed facility
located on the Philadelphia campus, will provide the
opportunity to help those on the road to recovery transition
back into the outside world. Extended Care is a step-down
program for individuals who have previously completed an
intensive eating disorder treatment program. The program
will feature the following: A community in which real life
challenges can be supported and met in the day-to-day
experience of living together; support for ongoing self-care
activities such as eating, exercise, meditation, and
recreation; career and school counseling; financial and
legal counseling; volunteer opportunities; help with meal
planning and preparation; relocation assistance. For more
information on the Extended Care Program, please call
1-800-RENFREW or visit
www.renfrewcenter.com.
Wisconsin Treatment Center
News: New Rogers Memorial program specific to
co-occurring eating disorders and anxiety disorders. It
is estimated that up to 50% of patients with eating
disorders also suffer with medication-resistant depression
and/or anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive
disorder or OC-spectrum disorders. For adults with these
co-occurring disorders, a new 8-bed residential Adult Center at Rogers
Memorial is available today. The program includes: 31 hours
of cognitive behavioral therapy per week and integrated psychotherapy focused
on body image. Patients receive expert care directed by nationally recognized experts: Theodore E. Weltzin, MD, a
board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the research
and treatment of eating disorders and medical director of
these services at Rogers Memorial and Bradley C. Riemann, a
licensed psychologist, clinical director of the OCD Center
at Rogers Memorial, and member of the Scientific Advisory
Board of the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation. Call Rogers
Memorial outreach staff today at 1-800-767-4411 ext. 309 or
visit
www.rogershospital.org to learn more.
Support for Parents:
Beverly
Hills and Sherman Oaks, CA: Therapeutic/Educational
Groups for Family Members and Friends: These groups
are designed for parents, spouses, partners, siblings, and other family
members/ friends of eating disordered individuals. The
groups offer members an empathic, non-judgmental forum for
emotional processing. Additionally, practical techniques to
help effectively support eating disordered loved ones are
explained in congruence with in-depth education about the
causes & functions of eating disorders. Family
dynamics that may be unintentionally exacerbating factors will be
explored with a strong communication skills building
component. Registration required. Groups conveniently
scheduled around most individuals' work schedules.
Groups are facilitated by a therapist possessing extensive
experience treating eating disordered individuals and their
families in several clinic/hospital-based eating disorder
programs as well as in private practice. For more
information, contact Jennifer Mudocca, M.A., MFTi at
323-769-5745, email
jmurdocca@gmail.com
and/or visit
http://www.geocities.com/helpforeatingdisorders.
Petaluma, CA �Body Image and
Eating Concerns Group:
A free, ongoing, drop-in group for teens and adults who
are concerned about body image and their relationship with
food. The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month - 10 AM to
noon. At Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St, Petaluma CA.
Facilitated by Barbara Murphy, RPA. Friends, family and
interested others are invited to attend on the 4th Saturday
of every month. Call Eating Disorders Outreach for
information, resources and support. 707-778 -7849 An ANAD Support Group sponsored by the Petaluma Health Care
District.
Royal
Oak,
MI
- Parent Coaching Program:
William Beaumont Hospital's Pediatric Department introduces the Nancy Rambeau Hough
Parent Coaching Program for parents of adolescents struggling
with eating disorders. The
Parent Coaching Program has been specifically developed to
assist parents in effectively supporting their adolescents
through the eating disorder recovery process, while
simultaneously providing them with encouragement. Dealing with
families that are actively struggling with eating disorders can
be very stressful and frustrating even for the most skilled
treatment providers. Therefore, a goal of this program is to
enhance treatment services offered within the community. The
Parent Coaching Program is aimed at enhancing parental
competence and skill as well as increasing pro-active parental
involvement in their adolescent�s recovery. Participant
Criteria: parents of adolescents (18 years of age or younger)
dealing with active eating disorder issues; a commitment to
attend and participate in the 12 week program; adolescent needs
to be actively engaged in treatment with a therapist and
pediatrician (minimally, through the duration of this program).
Time and location: weekly group for 12 weeks, Wednesday from
7:00-8:30pm at
Beaumont
Hospital, Royal Oak, MI. Facilitator: Stephanie B. Milstein, Ph.D., Contact:
248-551-2385.
Ithaca,
NY - Parent Support Group: This group meets
every other week, alternating Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00pm
at Cornell Cooperative Extension. This is a free support group
for parents and loved ones of young people with eating
disorders. For more information contact Nancy Potter at the
Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-272-2292.
New
York, NY � Free Friends and Family Monthly Support Group:
This support group is for those who are concerned
about a friend or family member who may have an eating
disorder. The group meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6pm
- 7:15pm at The Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia at
The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy at 1841 Broadway,
4th floor, NY
,
NY,
phone 212-333-3444.
Salt Lake City,
UT
- New Life Foundation
free
friends and family support
group:
The Friends and Family Support Group
is held on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from
5:30-6:30 pm. This self-help support group offers an
opportunity to gain insight and awareness about how to support
a loved one during his/her recovery. The group is held at New Life Foundation 1255 East 3900 South, Ste
301
(3rd Floor). Visit the website for more information
www.newlifefoundation.cc
or call Sabrina Martinez at 801-983-6441.
Support Groups:
Birmingham,
AL
� Free Eating Disorder Support
Group:
Sponsored by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and
Associated Disorders. This group meets every Monday from
6:30-8:00pm at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church Main
Building Room on 318 Kentucky Avenue,
Vestavia Hills,
AL. This group is designed to provide: support and recovery
information for those living with any eating disorder;
resources and hope to the community regarding eating disorders
and recovery; a common ground for sharing experiences and
honest feedback in a safe environment. The last Monday of each
month is Family Night where the focus is on providing support
to family and friends of those living with an eating disorder.
For more information contact Angela Camp at
205-871-4443. Information can also be requested via email at
anadbham@aol.com.
Beverly Hills, CA - Free
Weekly Drop-in Support Group. These meetings are
sponsored by Linda Blakeley, Ph.D. and ANAD. The group is
will be held Thursday evenings at 5pm beginning February
2007. Meetings held at 420 South Beverly Drive, Suite 100,
Office 17, Beverly Hills, 90212. For more information email Dr. Linda Blakeley at
Drlindablakeley@aol.com.
Del
Mar/San Diego, CA �
Weekly Eating Disorders Anonymous Meeting at Casa Palmera in
Del Mar, CA.
Meeting is held every Friday at 7:30
-8:30pm. Address: 14750 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92014.
For more information contact Kamran at 858-775-7752 or
Kamran@casapalmera.com.
Laguna Beach, CA. FREE
ANAD Support Group: South Coast Medical Center hosts a
FREE eating disorder support group every Monday, from 6:30
to 7:30 p.m. The group meets in the hospital's Community
Room. South Coast Medical Center is located at 31872 Coast
Highway in Laguna Beach. To register or for more
information, call Maggie Baumann at 949-240-7806 or email
maggie-b@cox.net.
Laguna Hills,
CA
- ANAD Support Group.
This group meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm. The group is
located at 23461 South Pointe Drive, Suite 190, Laguna Hills,
CA. For more information contact Kay Poggi at
949-498-5018.
Los Angeles,
CA
Support Groups:
Two process groups for women, one for those over 30, and one
for women 18 to 30, with all types of eating disorders. This is
a safe place to talk about the issues behind calories, thinness
and obsession with body image. This group will take place in a
supportive, confidential setting. Develop understanding and
trust with others as you work through the complexities of
family, relationships, and self esteem. Groups meet Monday and
Wednesday evenings. For more information call Dr. Janet K. Smith, 310-473-6169
or visit
www.weighty-issues.com.
West Los Angeles/Santa Monica,
CA: "Women & Food" Eating Disorders Support Group."
For
women ages 18 and older who are looking for a supportive
environment in which to discuss struggles with disordered
eating patterns and/or body image disturbance. This group
currently meets Wednesday evenings, 7:30 pm (low fee
available). The group therapist has over 17 years experience with eating
disorders. For more information call Dr. Sari Shepphird at 310-
826-4300 or visit www.moving4ward.info.
West
Los Angeles/Brentwood, CA � Support group for women dealing
with compulsive overeating.
This group is for women over 40. It is designed to
explore underlying issues, family-of-origin concerns, and
current manifestations of behaviors. 12-step friendly, but not
required. Intake is required. The group meets
Tuesday, 7:30-9 pm. For information, contact Jack Nelson Soll, MFT, at 310-471-2210 or
JNSoll@aol.com.
Oakland and San Francisco, CA
Support Groups: New group forming in
Oakland and two openings in an on-going eating disorder group in San Francisco.
Combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, experiential
exercises and interpersonal work participants will gain: relief from constant food/body obsession, support from others,
and effective ways to deal with an internal critic. The facilitator, Alison
McCabe, MFT, has been licensed 13 years, specializing in eating disorder
treatment, anxiety disorders and depression. For more information or to schedule
an initial interview, contact Ms. McCabe at 510-273-9969 or email
alisonmccabe@sbcglobal.net.
Oakland
and
Walnut Creek,
CA
Support Groups: Facilitator - Rose P. Phelps, MFT, Certified Group Psychotherapist
and President of the Northern California Group Psychotherapy
Society. This group
offers members an arena in which to find support, deal with
challenges and learn to nurture themselves and others. For more
information call 510-658-4344 or email
rosepmft@aol.com.
Ongoing Compulsive Eating Support
Groups meets Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons in
Oakland, CA.
The orientation of this group is psychodynamic integrated
with cognitive behavioral techniques and imagery. Using a
non-diet approach, the facilitators help clients explore the underlying
emotional, familial and cultural issues that lie at the heart
of compulsive eating and body hatred. Clients learn to
recognize their body's cues of hunger and satisfaction, and
develop a positive body image. For more information, call Caryn
Gottfried, MFT at 510-531-0947 or Dana Schwartz, MFT at 510-663-8783 or email
danaschwartz510@email.com.
San Diego,
CA
� Free Support Group.
Free eating disorders anonymous group in
San Diego
on Wednesday nights. The group starts at 7:30pm and is located
at Harmony Grove. For more information call 800-990-8052
or visit
www.harmony-grove.com.
San Francisco,
CA
- 12-week Women of Size group:
The
Eating Disorders Collaborative offers 12-week Women of Size
group. For more information, contact Marcy Dubova at
415-987-4118 or visit
www.edcollaborative.com.
Sierra Madre, CA Support Groups:
Two low fee therapy groups are available on Wednesday
evenings in Sierra Madre, CA. The groups are process groups
and focus on the underlying issues that maintain eating disorders. Also
available are
two new fun and creative workshops on the inner critic and
the caregiver within. For more information call Bette Ozburn MS, LMFT at
909 392-3731.
Brevard County,
FL
� Free ANAD support group.
The group meets every Thursday evening at 7:30 pm. The last
Thursday of each month is a multi-family group for support
persons to join their loved ones. For more information contact
BrevardANAD@aol.com
or 321-259-6842.
Ft.
Lauderdale, FL � ED Support Group:
This is an ongoing
support group for anyone suffering with an eating disorder. The
group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and takes place
every 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening of each
month from 6:30pm � 8:00pm at the Milestones campus in
West Ft. Lauderdale, FL. For more information call
954-272-0806.
Ft. Myers, FL - Ongoing
eating disorder group: This is an ongoing therapy group
open to anyone struggling with an eating disorder. Group
therapy provides a safe environment for the individual to
process their successes as well as their struggles towards
recovery. The group is facilitated by a licensed professional
and meets Wednesdays from 4 - 5:30. Please call Liza for more
information or for a screening interview at 239-931-4444.
Florida
� Free Support Group: The National Association of Anorexia
Nervosa and Associated Disorders is holding a support group for
men and women with anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating
disorders at Florida Hospital Memorial Division, Ormond Beach
Campus, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For additional
information call
386-437-9590 or email
janet0409@hotmail.com.
Newton,
MA - Free Support Group:
Hope and Inspiration is a free drop-in
group that takes place the first Saturday of every month from
10-11am at the MEDA (an eating disorder treatment and
prevention organization) office in Newton, located at
92 Pearl Street. During the hour, a recovered individual shares his or her
story of recovery, leaving time for discussion and questions.
Contact MEDA at 617-558-1881 ext. 12 for more information
or visit
www.medainc.org.
Baltimore,
MD
� Largely Positive is a
free support group open to adults of size. The mission of
Largely Positive is to promote health and self-esteem among
larger people. The Health at Every Size philosophy is not opposed to weight loss, but is
opposed to dieting and other unhealthy weight loss measures.
Meetings are held at 2002 Clipper Park Road, Suite 110,
Baltimore, Maryland and take place on the 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays of the month. Please contact Deborah Kauffmann, RD,
LDN for more information at 410-235-8300 or
healthateverysize@comcast.net.
Baltimore, MD -- ANAD of Baltimore- A FREE weekly
support group open to those with bulimia, binge-eating
disorder, or anorexia. Parents, family, friends, or those
wanting to learn more about eating disorders are also
welcome. ANAD meets every Monday from 5:30-6:45 at
Ascension Lutheran Church (7601 York Rd. Towson, MD 21204).
For more information call Sharon Peterson, LCSW-C at The
Resource Group 410-337-7772.
Webster Groves,
MO-- Free support group: Castlewood
Treatment Center: Circle of Friends
Thursday nights 5-6:30 204 E. Lockwood
Webster Groves, MO. For more information visit
www.castlewoodtc.com.
New
York,
NY - Free Eating Disorder Support Group:
This group meets the first Monday of every month from
8:30-9:45pm. The group is free and open to anyone suffering
from an eating disorder or body image difficulty. The group is
run by therapists who are trained and on staff at The Eating
Disorder Resource Center in NYC. Call 212-989-3987 to reserve a
spot.
Support Group Location:
24 E. 12th St.
New York,
NY
� Eating and Body Image Groups:
The Women's Therapy Centre Institute is offering six week
groups on eating and body image problems. The therapist-led
groups will look at the psychological issues behind the meaning
of fat and thin, obsessive thinking, how to feed oneself when
hungry and stop when full, as well as how to eliminate
bingeing. For more
information call the WTCI at 212-721-7005.
Ambler,
PA: Bariatric Surgery Support/Therapy Groups:
For more
information contact Carol
Signore, LMFT, at 215-540-9675 or email
Carol@myselfdesign.com.
Glenside, PA
- Ongoing support groups:
Girls' Group Tuesdays, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Women's Group Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. NEW: Sundays, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Explore thoughts & feelings in a supportive & safe environment. The use of art, creative writing & dialog uniquely honors each woman's struggles & triumphs. Facilitated by Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC Board Certified Art Psychotherapist & Licensed Professional Counselor.
For more information call 215-885-0642 ext. 1 or email
mdeanx2@delaware.net.
Philadelphia,
PA - Free monthly support group sponsored by ANAD (Nat. Association of Anorexia
Nervosa and Associated Disorders). This group is held in Philadelphia center city starting the
second week of September. Group meets second Saturday of each month. Open
discussion, exchanging of ideas, experiences, feelings and thoughts. All
questions and inquiries are welcome. Contact Deborah Reeves at 215-732-1612 or
email at dr@healing-minds.com. All
calls are kept confidential.
Orem,
UT
Free Support Group:
Eating Disorders Anonymous, 12-Step Group. This group meets at
7:00 pm on Thursdays and Sundays. Gain more desire for recovery
as you, along with others, share experiences of strength and
hope. For more information contact the Center for Change at
1-888-224-8250.
Salt Lake City,
UT
- New Life Foundation free support
group: The Recovery Support Group is held every Wednesday from 5:30-
6:30 pm. This self-help support group for individuals suffering
from an eating disorder offers a chance to gain hope and
strength for recovery. The group is held at New Life Foundation 1255 East 3900 South, Ste
301
(3rd Floor). Visit the website for more information
www.newlifefoundation.cc
or call Sabrina Martinez at 801-983-6441.
International Support Groups:
Toronto,
Canada Support Group: This is an ongoing group for women
with body image and eating disorder issues. This is a
participatory group where clients can explore deeper issues and
feelings in a safe and confidential environment. Clients will
learn how to get in touch with and express themselves in ways
that are honouring and authentic. $15 per session. For more
information contact Yana Hoffman CCDC at 416-534-2816.
Online
Support Group:
On-Line
Support:
Milestones sponsors an online support forum for anyone seeking
support for themselves or a loved one with an eating
disorder. The group�s membership reached more than 2,800
subscribers � the forum is open to anyone wishing to
participate and can be accessed at
www.groups.yahoo.com/group/milestonesinrecovery.
On-Line
Message Forum for Caregivers: Free, lightly moderated message forum for parents and caregivers of eating disordered children at
www.eatingwithyouranorexic.com.
FREE on-line support program
for those struggling with eating disorders and related
issues offered by
Prazamana Foundation. To join, log onto
www.prazamana.org.
Additionally, to learn about scholarships funded programs
visit
www.prazamana.org
or www.prazamana.com.
Employment
Opportunities:
Eugene, OR - RainRock
Residential Treatment Center: RainRock Residential
Treatment Center, a Monte Nido Affiliate near Eugene,
Oregon, is seeking a staff therapist with experience in the
treatment of eating disorders. Full time position with
benefits. For additional information or to apply please
email
rrtc@rainrock.org.
Office
Space Available and Practice Building Opportunity:
West Los
Angeles/Santa Monica, CA: Office space available to
share. Furnished West Los Angeles/Santa Monica therapy
office available for rent by day and half day, 2nd floor,
open able windows, residential view, 17ft x11ft, one block
west of Centinela on Ocean Park Blvd., freeway and
restaurant convenient, parking space for therapist, easy
street parking for clients, waiting room with private exit,
and call light system. Price is negotiable. Location: 3331
Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, 90405.
For more information contact Antonia Noble Ludwig 310 262
4717,
antonianoble@gmail.com.
Boston, MA Practice Building
Opportunity:
Audrey Ades will be closing her psychotherapy practice
in the of Spring 2007 and
she is ooking for one or two very experienced therapists (10
years or more) interested in taking over her lease (4 months
remaining with an option to continue in the space) and the
referrals of her patients as they transfer. The office is in
Faneuil Hall, Boston. Convenient to several T lines,
handicap accessible, very professional building, many
amenities. The ideal candidate(s) will: 1. Have expertise in
eating disorders, anxiety/depression, relationship issues.
2. Have a warm, interactive and eclectic treatment style 3.
Be open to seeing clients 2-5 days/week in a Faneuil Hall
(Boston) office space (sublet from her at cost). 4. Accept
Blue Cross, Medicare and private insurances. She is looking
for someone interested in taking on 4 to 12 hours in her space now and building up her/his practice over the coming
months. If interested call Audrey at 617-513-8745
or email
audade@yahoo.com. Please note: She is not "selling" her
practice. She is simply hoping to transfer her patients to
the right person in her current office location.
Research
Studies 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
www.angenetics.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 screening study is for men and women age 12-50 with
anorexia nervosa. They are investigating causes of
osteopenia (or bone loss) in the spine, hip, wrist and total
body. The study involves one visit of approximately 3
hours. Their treatment study is for women aged 18-45 with
anorexia nervosa and absent or irregular menstrual periods.
They are investigating the combined use of a natural hormone
and a medication that is effective for bone loss in
postmenopausal women as a novel treatment for the bone loss
seen in women with anorexia nervosa. They hope that the
combination of these two investigational medications will
help rebuild depleted bone and prevent further bone
breakdown in women with anorexia nervosa. The study consists
of 6
visits over 12 months. A stipend of up to $675 is awarded
throughout the course of the study. If interested, call Erinne Meenaghan, N.P. at 617-724-7393 or email
nedresearchstudies@partners.org.
UCSD Researchers Seek
Women Recovered from Eating Disorders: This study is
being done at UCSD to determine if the brain can tell the
difference in caloric content of food even if subjects
cannot consciously tell. Women ages of 18-45, who are
right-handed and are recovered from anorexia nervosa or
bulimia nervosa are eligible. This study involves the
completion of interviews, questionnaires, a taste test and
an fMRI scan. The total time commitment for this study is
approximately 6-8 hours, which will be spread out over the
course of several weeks. The compensation for completion of
this study and all related materials will be $150. For more
information, contact UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment
and Research Program at 858-366-2525 or email
edresearch@ucsd.edu.
UCSD Researchers Seek
Men and Women Suffering From Anorexia Nervosa: This
study is being done at UCSD to determine whether the
medication Quetiapine helps people suffering from anorexia
nervosa by reducing core eating disorder symptoms, as well
as symptoms of anxiety, depression and obsessionality, in
addition to increasing BMI. Men and women between the ages
of 18-65 and currently suffering from anorexia nervosa are
needed. This study involves the completion of interviews,
questionnaires, lab work and medication management. The
total time commitment for this study is approximately 18
hours, which will be spread out over the course of 8-10
weeks. The compensation for completion of this study and all
related materials will be $360. For more information, contact UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program
at 858-366-2525 or email
edresearch@ucsd.edu.
Anorexia Nervosa PDA Study: The University of Chicago is
conducting a research study designed to examine the
relationship between anorexia nervosa and various daily life
experiences and personality. They
are seeking women age 18 and over with symptoms of anorexia
nervosa for participation in an outpatient study.
Participants will be asked to use a personal digital
assistant (PDA) for 2 weeks to record their mood, stress
level, and eating behaviors and attitudes at various times
throughout the day. For information call Peter Doyle at
773-702-0789 and mention your interest in the Anorexia
Nervosa PDA Study, directed by Daniel le Grange, Ph.D., or
email
pdastudy@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu.
Research - Other:
Time
Management Research: Dr. Yager is completing her third
book which is about time management including goal setting,
dealing with e-mail, making use of the phone, finding time
for relationships, and commuting or travel time. For more
information or to fill out the survey please visit
http://www.drjanyager.com/work_survey.asp.
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.
Books,
Resources and Media:
To purchase books at discounted rates go to
http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm.
Gaining: The Truth About
Life After Eating Disorders by Aimee Liu. Decades after
her initial recovery from anorexia and the publication of
her first book, Solitaire, Liu had a relapse, which set her
on a new course of self-discovery. Here she combines
personal interviews with cutting edge research to propose
that societal pressure, popular culture, and family
dysfunction cannot �make� one anorexic; rather it takes a
particular genetic predisposition and temperament. Readers
will learn who is susceptible and why recovery requires more
than just good nutrition. For more information go to
http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm and click on the
Gurze Books Banner.
"What Your Mama Can't or
Won't Teach You by Esther Kane, MSW, RCC. This book is a
well-timed reminder that all women have a story about their
'coming of age' that is rich and textured with moments of
joy, pain, excitement, embarrassment and confusion. Esther's
book is a testament that women of all ages have something to
teach each other, and that our stories need to be heard to
provide road maps not only for the generations to come, but
for those of us who have paths yet to discover" (Source: M.C., MA
Counselling, Feminist Psychotherapist). For more information
visit www.estherkane.com.
Marketing
Tips:
5
Mistakes made by Eating Disorder Professionals:
1)
Assuming that since you receive this newsletter, you have a
current membership with EDReferral.com and your
information is listed on the site. (Just because you receive
this newsletter does not mean your membership is current.)
2) Not
updating your profile on EDReferral.com. We have new
categories listed on our application and the more you can
say about your practice, the more clients can find a good
match with you.
3) Not
understanding that clients use our site to see if a
professional is legitimate. Even though there is
no way we can personally screen each applicant, some
professionals do not feel that they need a listing and do
not realize that clients are checking our site to see if
they are listed with an internationally respected
organization.
4) Not
having a professional phone message system. The
first contact is by phone. If it is not professional,
then clients will move on. Be sure to ask each caller how
they heard about you.
5) Not
saying anything additional on your profile. Adding
a paragraph about yourself, helps to personalize your
information and sets you apart from other professionals.
When a client is looking for a good match, they want to find
someone with whom they can connect before they make the
first call.
NOTICE: GET PUBLISHED! Send
us an article you have written which would be of interest to
our readers and we will publish it on our site. We can
accept one article per month. Indicate whether it is
directed towards professionals or clients. Email the article
to edreferral@aol.com.
For examples see:
http://www.edreferral.com/Latest_Developments_in_Eating_Disorder_Treatment.htm
EDReferral.com Membership Dues Increase: Our rates still
remain significantly lower than all our major competitors. So
far we have only increased our dues for our new
members and those who fail to keep their membership dues
current. If you want to renew now and lock in your
membership dues at the current rate, email us and we will
direct you to a special page for our charter members which
will allow you to renew at the old rates for either one
year or 2 years (with an additional discount)
Increase Referrals with a Second Office Listing on
EDReferral.com:
If you have 2 offices, you can list the second
office for only $55 for the entire year--that works out to less
than $3 a month. Many
therapists have commented that this has worked out well for
them in terms of increased referrals.
Also make sure that your listing is up-to-date and
covers all areas of the eating disorder field where you provide
treatment. This
will help when people are searching for you on our site. For
more information visit
www.EDReferral.com
or email
edreferral@aol.com.
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on our site.
We only allowed 2 banners on every page except the home
page and in just a few short months, they are almost all
taken (we do have a new
popular page with some openings).
Thank you to everyone for their support. For more
information on any advertising space still available email
edreferral@aol.com.
Newsletter
Protocol: Our newsletter goes out to thousands of professionals and laymen
via email (over 10,000 individuals). EDReferral.com receives
numerous requests by professionals to have information included
in the newsletter. Unfortunately, we have limited space to
include information, thus here is the current protocol:
1. All information must be submitted to
edreferral@aol.com
no later than the 20th of each month. Inclusion in the
newsletter will be based on a first come - first serve basis.
2. Information is subject to review and editing for
space considerations.
3. If you are a member, send us information on
conferences, workshops, support groups and projects and we will
list this information on the website for FREE as we have always
done. We want to support your work. If you are a member and you
would like your event to also be announced in the newsletter
the charge is $80.00.
LEAVING THE NEWSLETTER LIST: Notice - this is not
SPAM, you are receiving this newsletter because you have
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JOINING THE NEWSLETTER LIST: Feel free to pass this
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newsletter, SEE BELOW.
Take Care. Christine.
Christine A. Hartline, M.A., Executive Director
Eating Disorder Referral and
Information
Center
www.EDReferral.com