EDReferral.com Newsletter - September, 2004:
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September, 2004: Table of Contents
Introduction
Research
Professional
Trainings/Conferences/Seminars/Workshops/Retreats
Eating
Disorder Professionals Needed
Online,
Interactive Program for Bulimia
Treatment
Center News
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Introduction:
EDReferral.com has become well known for its dedication to the
treatment and prevention of eating disorders. We have developed
a reputation as the leading resource for those seeking
referrals to eating disorders specialists. This month's
newsletter contains information on upcoming retreats,
workshops, trainings, lectures, outreach, conferences, books,
online support, treatment center news, support groups and more!
Research
in Progress:
National
Institute of Mental Health
- International study seeks to determine whether a gene(s)
might predispose individuals to develop anorexia nervosa.
Investigators need families with at least two members 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. For additional information
call 1-888-895-3886, email EdResearch@msx.upmc.edu
or visit http://www.angenetics.org.
Conferences/Professional
Trainings:
Atlanta,
GA --2004 NEDA Conference for Families and Professionals:
Getting Real about Eating Disorders.
The conference will be held at the Emory Conference Center in
Atlanta, GA on October 15th and 16th. The 2004 NEDA
Conference will bring together families, health care providers,
educators and advocates to share resources, gather information
and work together to eliminate these deadly illnesses. This is
the only conference in the field specifically designed to
address the needs of families who have been affected by eating
disorders, as well as provide updates for health professionals
and educators. For more information or to register go to www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.
Philadelphia,
PA -- The 14th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference.
Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Hungers, Health and Healing
on November 4-7, 2004 at Philadelphia Airport Marriott.
Keynote Presenters: Naomi Wolf; Pauline Powers, MD; Babette
Rothschild, MSW, LCSW; Ron Taffel, PhD. Topics
and workshops: Treatment techniques and programs that address
the hungers of eating disorders; Research and treatment in the
field of obesity and weight loss surgery; Perspectives on
weight loss, dieting and health at every size; Hungers specific
to diverse populations and life cycle issues; The concept of
the empty self in the development and treatment of eating
disorders; Journaling in psychotherapy; The therapist at
mid-life. For more information, please contact Debbie Lucker at
1-877-367-3383 or visit www.renfrew.org
(23 CE Credits offered).
New
York: Out on a Limb Series VI: Case Discussion Workshop for
Professionals Treating Eating Disorders: Friday, October 1,
2004. Special Guest
Speaker: Donna Costa, MS, OTR-L - Clinical Associate Professor
- Stony Brook University. Special Topic: Mindfulness: An
Innovative Approach to Treatment. For more information about
this workshop visit www.neda-li.org
or phone 516-229-2393.
New
York: Teaming Up for Healthy Self-Interdisciplinary
Intervention Seminar for Professionals. Presenters: Sondra
Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN and Meg Maginn, CSW.
Date: October 8-9, 2004 to be held at the University of
Richmond. To register visit www.soe.vcu.edu/csc
or call 804-828-1482.
Workdshops:
Manhattan,
Mid town location - B.I.T.E. - The Body Image Transformation
Experience: Fall/Winter Program: B.I.T.E.
provides an intensive therapeutic experience that combines
innovative group psychotherapy techniques with body-oriented
therapy. B.I.T.E. is designed for those who struggle with
weight regulation, weight loss, size, perception of self, and
body image. B.I.T.E. is designed for those who appreciate that
one’s psychological/emotional life can get in the way of
maintaining a food plan. B.I.T.E. is designed for those who
have lost weight, yet whose self-perception is not changing.
B.I.T.E. is designed for those who are having trouble coming to
terms with the new, evolving “you.” B.I.T.E. works well as
a complement to ongoing individual psychotherapy, nutrition
counseling, and exercise programs. For a complete description
of the B.I.T.E. Workshops and registration information, please
contact Fran Weiss, CSW, BCD, DCSW, CGP at 212-362-6019 or
BIDDOC@aol.com for brochures, www.FranWeiss.com.
Fran Weiss is on Faculty at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, NYC
and has been the Senior Psychotherapy Consultant to the Obesity
Research Center, St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital, NYC for over
25 years.
B.I.T.E. Workshop Schedule:
Workshop I:
Owning My Body My Self, “Why Can’t I Just Do It?”
(October 5 - December 21, 2004) explores participants’ eating
experiences, self-perception, and resistance to change. Tuesday
evenings: 6:00-7:30 pm
(12 consecutive sessions - monthly fee)
Workshop II: Transforming My Body My Self, “Now I See How To
Get Beyond My ‘Fat’ Head!” (January 11 - March 29, 2005)
integrates body movement therapy with body image work and
motivation to consolidate a more positive perception of body
size and body/self image. Tuesday evenings: 6:00 - 8:00 pm (12
consecutive sessions- monthly fee).
Eating
Disorder Professionals Needed:
Ambler,
PA Training - Eating Disorder Professionals Needed:
My Self Design, seeks experienced eating disorder professionals
interested in the Bariatric surgery population to become
providers of a unique 18 session, CBT aftercare program. This
program fills a critical treatment void and affords clinicians
a rewarding opportunity to help people who are badly in need of
appropriate care. Training takes place in Ambler, PA, and
candidates must be licensed in the state where they practice.
For more information please visit www.myselfdesign.com
or contact Carol Signore, MAT, MS, LMFT at 215-540-9675.
Laguna
Beach, CA - Free Body Image Workshop - Looking
at Body Image from the Outside In: How
you see yourself when you look in the mirror or when you
picture yourself in your mind is a powerful indicator of your
perception of your body. Learn
how to "Boost Your Body Image" at a free lecture on
Thursday, September 16, from 6:30 to 8 pm, at South Coast
Medical Center. The program will be held in the hospital’s
community room, located at 31872 Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
Guest speaker and psychologist Sunny Steinmeyer, PhD, says a
poor body image can be exacerbated by the media’s insistence
that happiness is achieved by being thin. Dr. Steinmeyer
states,"People with a negative body image have a greater
likelihood of developing eating disorders and are more likely
to suffer from feelings of depression, isolation, low
self-esteem and obsession with weight loss." Joining Dr.
Steinmeyer in the presentation of this workshop is Anne Lee,
MS, RD, Nutrition Therapist with the Eating Disorder Program at
South Coast Medical Center. Together they will discuss how a
negative body image can sabotage your happiness and health.
Plus, they will share 10 steps to achieving a positive body
image. Reservations
are necessary. To register, call 949-499-7202 or register
online at www.SouthCoastMedCenter.com.
Online
Interactive Recovery Tools:
Using
Self-Help Resources in Treatment: Research
indicates that self-help resources, including books and
computer-based programs, can be effective with a wide range of
problems – including eating disorders and depression. Guided
self-help, however, has shown to be more effective than
unguided, suggesting that self-help works best when combined
and integrated with ongoing treatment. In addition, research is
beginning to suggest that computer-based self-help programs may
be more effective in promoting therapeutic change than other
forms of self-help. In this era of managed care, with the
limitations imposed on treatment of mental health problems,
healthcare professionals are increasingly looking for resources
that can provide help between sessions. Self-help Internet programs, such as the ones provided by
MySelfHelp.com, can help to augment treatment and fill in some
of the gaps caused when the number of sessions have been
limited. They can add value to treatment by:
·
Addressing myths
and misconceptions about mental health problems and treatment
·
Promoting
compliance with treatment recommendations
·
Facilitating
self-monitoring and measurement of progress
·
Providing 24/7
access during symptomatic periods
·
Helping
individuals change more complex patterns of thinking and
behavior, as well as specific symptoms
·
Teaching relapse
prevention strategies
·
Providing
information to treating clinicians
·
Freeing clinician
time, so that it does not have to be spent on repetitive tasks
MySelfHelp.com
programs are “treatment friendly”, so that they can mesh
smoothly with the clinician’s efforts.
A number of features have been incorporated in support
of that goal, including:
·
Material geared to
all levels of insight and readiness for change
·
Capability to
print out materials so that they can be shared with one’s
therapist
·
Frequent reminders
to subscribers to share pertinent information with their
therapists
·
Information on
both psychotherapy and medication, socializing subscribers in
treatment norms and expectations, and helping them to become
educated consumers
·
Self-monitoring
tools that enable subscribers and clinicians to track symptoms
and evaluate progress
·
“Clinician Tip
Sheets”, which help clinicians guide subscribers’ use of
the program by identifying exercises that are relevant for
addressing particular treatment goals
Online
Binge Eating, Bulimia, and Depression Programs Support
Treatment: MySelfHelp.com
online, interactive self-help programs include Stop Binge
Eating, Take Control of Bulimia, Defeating Depression,
Overcoming Guilt, and Working on Low Self-Esteem. These
programs include information, tools, and exercises that enable
people to identify underlying issues and problems, overcome
misconceptions, learn techniques to identify and manage
triggers, and prevent relapses. The programs also include
sections on nutrition, body image, psychotherapy, medication,
and personal stories. If you would like to take advantage of their free 30-day
program preview for healthcare professionals, please send an
email to info@myselfhelp.com
and identify yourself as a healthcare professional. Healthcare
professionals interesting in viewing MySelfHelp.com tip sheets
should go to http://www.myselfhelp.com/About/providers.htm.
Treatment
Center News:
Colorado
Treatment Center News:
The Eating Disorder Center of Denver is teaming up with the
YMCA and EDEN on the following education programs:
Healthy
Me Project – A
six-month program focusing on an individuals' need to achieve
and maintain healthy weight management. The program includes
nutrition counseling, education support, group and social
interactions, and exercise class. Classes will be held on
Wednesday nights at the Susan M Duncan Family YMCA in Arvada.
The program starts in September 2004. Please contact Keli
Laverty at EDC-Denver at 303-771-0861 ext. 180 for more
information or to sign up for this program.
21 Week
Healthy Skills, A Community Based Program
– The EDEN process is a safe, practical, healthy curriculum
designed to help individuals learn and use new healthy coping
skills to support healthy eating behaviors. www.edenprocess.com.
The group will meet Tuesdays from 7-8pm. The cost is $420 for
21-week commitment and the program begins August 31, 2004.
Please contact Keli Laverty at EDC-Denver at
303-771-0861 ext. 180 for more information or to sign up for
this program.
EDC-Denver
announces the launch of their new program, Minding the
Body. This
program is for the following individuals:
(1) Pre-surigical
bariatric patiens identified to be at risk for psychological
complications or sub-optimal weight loss.
(2)
Post-surgical patients with psychological problems and eating
behaviors interfering with weight loss.
(3)
Patients on medical weight management who are having
psychological problems interfering with compliance or weight
maintenance.
(4) Other
individuals seeking to improve weight loss maintenance skills.
Weight
maintenance and weekly groups will provide participants with
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. Topics will include goal setting,
body image concerns, healthy eating, family groups, managing
emotions, distress tolerance, effective relationships,
emotional healing, increasing body activity, and media savvy.
For more information, please call EDC-Denver at 303-771-0861 or
visit www.bodymindandhealth.com.
Arizona
Treatment Center News: Announcing New Children’s Intensive
Eating Disorder Program at Remuda Ranch. Eating
disorders have reached epidemic levels in the United States and
are now afflicting girls at younger and younger ages. In
response to this growing trend, Remuda Ranch has developed an
innovative new treatment program. The Children’s Intensive
Program will address the unique needs of young girls struggling
with anorexia, bulimia and related issues. The new program will
treat girls ages 13 and younger, and will encourage a high
level of family involvement.
As with Remuda’s other Biblically based intensive
programs, patients will receive individualized care in a safe,
secure ranch setting. Remuda Ranch’s multidisciplinary
treatment team will include a Child Psychiatrist, Primary Care
Provider, Psychologist, Masters Level Therapist, Family
Therapist, Registered Dietitian, Registered Nurse and an
Education Coordinator. Girls will participate in
age-appropriate experiential therapies such as Art, Body Image,
Creative Movement, Equine and Recreation Activities. For
additional information please call 1-800-445-1900.
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.
New York
Treatment Center News - Psychotherapy for Males at CEDaR's
Mount Kisco Center:
The Center for Eating Disorder Recovery (CEDaR) of Westchester
and Rockland Counties, New York, has launched an Eating
Disorder Treatment program exclusively for male adolescents,
over the age of 12, and adult men. Of those suffering with
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa (including Exercise
Bulimia) at least 10% are male. Often under-diagnosed or
hidden, eating disorders among males remain untreated. Sports
programs often ignore symptoms or see symptoms as part of
“training.” In general, male sufferers are often more
reluctant to seek help. CEDaR’s program for males is
conducted by licensed mental health practitioners who
specialize in the unique treatment of eating disorders. Both
male and female therapists are on staff, and nutritional care,
which is conducted by eating disorder nutritionists with
additional training in sports nutrition, is also available.
Treatment will be offered for males with: Anorexia
Nervosa; Bulimia Nervosa; Exercise Bulimia; Binge Eating
Disorder; Body Image Issues (Body Dysmorphic Disorder). Compulsive
Eating Groups for males are being formed at all CEDaR
centers. Along with CEDaR’s Mt. Kisco, Scarsdale and Nyack
offices, a forthcoming office in Mamaroneck will offer
treatment for Eating Disorders for both males and females.
Patients already receiving psychological services are welcome
to participate in CEDaR groups and/or nutritional services.
Anyone interested, should call 914-244-1904.
Lecture
Series:
Eating
Disorders Program at Children's Hospital, Omaha, NE -
Children's Hospital's Eating Disorders Program presents a
Saturday Lecture Series on educational topics related to eating
disorders. The series is held the second Saturday of every
month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. It is held at Children's
Hospital at 8200 Dodge Street, in the Glow Auditorium. Topics
presented include medical complications that may result from an
eating disorder; the role of medications in effectively
treating eating disorders; the importance of nutrition and meal
planning; understanding the optimal balance of exercise,
recreation, and relaxation; the role of spirituality in the
recovery process; negotiating the inpatient admission and
discharge process; the importance of a strong outpatient
treatment program; and when a residential eating disorder
program may need to be pursued. This lecture series is open to
medical professionals and the general public. There is no cost
to attend but it is recommended that you reserve a seat if you
plan to attend. For additional information about treatment
plans or services provided by the Eating Disorders Program,
please call 402- 955-6190 or 800-642-8822.
Support
Groups:
Los
Angeles, CA - Ongoing Group Therapy for Women, age 30 and up,
with eating disorders: binge eaters, anorexics, bulimics.
The group is facilitated by Dr. Janet K. Smith. For additional
information call 310-473-6169. Additionally, Dr. Smith will be
lecturing in the fall on October 28, November 4, November 11 on
Eating Disorders: When Words Fail: A Psychoanalytic Look at
Eating Disorders and Other Addictions. To register call
310-478-6541.
Oakland,
CA: 10-week Compulsive Eating Support Group starting Thursday
September 23rd from 4:00-5:30pm.
The
group will be conducted by Dana Schwartz
using a non-diet approach to 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 begin
to eat when they are hungry and develop a positive body image.
Dana has been facilitating these groups for over 30 years. For
more information email danaschwartz510@email.com
or call Dana Schwartz at 510- 663-8783.
Columbia,
SC - A free weekly support group for people with anorexia and
bulimia. The group is
offered each Wednesday (except the first Wednesday of the
month). The group is held from 6:00- 7:15pm at Richland
Springs. This support group is sponsored by Palmetto Health,
the University of South Carolina's School of Medicine, the
South Carolina Department of Mental Health and the National
Alliance for the Mentally Ill. For more information contact
Palmetto Health's Assessment office at 803-434-4813.
Columbia, SC - A monthly
education and support meeting for family members. This
group is offered the first Wednesday of each month. This
meeting is free and is held from 6:00 - 7:15 pm at Richland
Springs. This meeting is sponsored by Palmetto Health, the
University of South Carolina's School of Medicine, the S.C.
Department of Mental Health, and the National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill. For more information contact Palmetto Health's
Assessment office at 803-434-4813.
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.
Duluth,
GA - Free ANAD support group sponsored by the Renfrew Center. The group is held at 1045 Parsons Road at St. Benedict's Church
from 10am -1:30am every Saturday. The group is facilitated by
Karen Macke, LPC and Page Love, RD, LD. Guests are welcome --
including family members. For more information call
770-365-8644.
Newton,
MA - Free Support Group:
Hope and Inspiration is a free drop-in group that takes place
the first Saturday of every month from 10-11am at the
Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association's Newton office
located at 92 Pearl Street. During the hour, a recovered
individual shares his or her story of recovery, leaving time
for discussion and questions. Please contact MEDA at
617-558-1881x12 for more information.
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 accomplish the following: provide support
and recovery information for those living with any eating
disorder; provide resources and hope to the community regarding
eating disorders and recovery; provide a common ground for
sharing experiences and provide honest feedback in a safe
environment. The
last Tuesday of each month is Family Night where the focus is
on providing support to family and friends of those living with
an eating disorder. For more information please contact Angela
Camp at 205-871-4443. Information can also be requested via
email at anadbham@aol.com.
Coconut
Creek, FL - Eating Disorders/AABA Support Group:
The Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek, FL offers a FREE eating
disorder support group every Saturday from 2:00-3:30pm. This
weekly support group, sponsored by the American
Anorexia/Bulimia Association, is professionally facilitated and
designed for individuals suffering from anorexia, bulimia,
binge eating and/or other disordered eating patterns, as well
as their families and friends. For more information about The
Renfrew Center of Coconut Creek call 1-800-RENFREW or visit
www.renfrewcenter.com.
Miami, FL - College
Student Support Group: The Renfrew Center of Miami, FL
offers a FREE support group every Monday from 6:15-7:15pm. This
professionally facilitated group is for college students coping
with disordered eating or those using food as a way of managing
their emotions. For more information about The Renfrew Center
of Miami call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com.
Wilton,
CT - Free Eating Disorder Support Group:
The Renfrew Center of Southern CT offers a FREE eating
disorders support group every Saturday morning at 11:00 am
(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.
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.
San
Francisco, CA - 12-week Women of Size group:
The Eating Disorders Collaborative offers a 12-week Women of
Size group. For more information, please contact Marcy Dubova
at 415-987-4118 or visit www.edcollaborative.com.
Ithaca,
NY - Parent Support Group:
This group meets every other week, alternating Mondays and
Wednesdays, 7:00pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension. This is a
free support group for parents and loved ones of young people
with eating disorders. Contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at
607-272-2292 and ask for information about the next meeting of
the Parent Partner Support Group (Contact person: Nancy
Potter).
Online
Support Group: Milestones
sponsors an online support forum that is open to anyone who is
seeking eating disorder information and support. The group's
membership is just under 1000 participants, all of whom are
either suffering from an eating disorder or are affected by a
loved one suffering with an ED. The forum can be accessed via a
link at Milestones or directly www.groups.yahoo.com/group/milestonesinrecovery.
Employment
Opportunities:
Brentwood,
CA - Dietary Technician:
The Eating Disorder Center of CA in Brentwood is seeking a
part-time dietary technician. If interested, please email
resume to Mario DeSalvo, LMFT at mario@edcca.com or fax to
310-472-9960. Website: www.edcca.com.
Calabasas,
CA - Certified nursing assistants, licensed vocational nurses
and registered nurses:
The Monte Nido Treatment Center is looking for CNAs, LVNs and
RNs with eating disorder treatment experience. If interested,
please email resume to Carolyn Costin, LMFT at mntc@montenido.com
or fax resume to 310-457-8442. Website: www.edcca.com.
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