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April, 2005: Table of Contents
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Trainings/Seminars/Study Groups
Online,
Interactive Program for Eating Disorders
Research on
Eating Disorders
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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!
Conferences:
Nashville,
TN - Disordered Eating: Conversations with the Professionals -
The Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee’s Annual Forum.
The Eating Disorders
Coalition of Tennessee (EDCT) will host its 2nd
Annual Forum for health professionals, educators and families
on April 8 and 9 at Lipscomb University in Nashville,
Tennessee. Featured speaker Craig Johnson, Ph.D. will
address a broad spectrum of issues related to the treatment and
prevention of eating disorders including the latest in genetic
research. Expert presenters, Ovidio Bermudez, M.D., Ralph
Carson, Ph.D., RD, LRD, Kimberli McCallum, M.D., Karen Silien,
Ph.D., Reba Sloan, MPH, LRD and Carolyn Cochrane, Ph.D. will
facilitate breakout sessions that will focus on diagnostic
issues, medical assessment of eating disorders, body image,
disordered eating and issues related to bariatric surgery. The
cost of the Forum is $125 for EDCT members, $150 for
non-members, and $50 for student volunteers. A certificate of
participation reflecting the number of training hours will be
provided to all attendees. This forum is open to all
professionals who want to learn more about the treatment and
prevention of eating disorders as well as families who have
been impacted by eating disorders. A Pre-Forum Case Study
Training will be offered Friday night to advanced professionals
seeking a unique learning experience in a small group setting
that is facilitated by leading experts in the field. The cost
is $150 and professionals are invited to pre-submit cases for
consideration. Graduate students can pay a reduced rate of $75
to “sit in” on this learning opportunity. EDCT will also
host a Community Chat on Friday night for members of the
community and Forum attendees.
This chat, presented by David Wall, Ph.D. will focus on
Spirituality and Eating Disorders. This program will be held at the Swang Auditorium at Lipscomb
University at 7pm. Tickets are free to Forum attendees and $5
at the door for the general public. All proceeds will benefit
the EDCT, a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to a
positive body image and the coordinated education and
prevention of eating disorders. To
register for the Annual Forum and Pre-Forum Trainings, visit www.edct.net
to download registration forms and case study applications.
For more information, contact the EDCT at 615-831-9838
or contactus@edct.net.
Montreal,
Canada - Eating Disorder Conference: The Academy for Eating
Disorders International Conference will be held April 27-30,
2005 at Hilton Bonaventure Hotel Montreal, Canada.
The 2005 conference program committee is creating a stimulating
and innovative program centered on the theme, "Reaching
New Frontiers: Global Advances in Eating Disorders
Treatment, Prevention and Research." For more
information visit www.aedweb.org.
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 will address what is known and
what is currently being discovered about eating disorders. The
goal 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: 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, please visit www.renfrew.org,
or call Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383.
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, Florida.
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.
Professional
Trainings:
A
Body to Die For - Advanced Training in the Treatment of Eating
Disorders and Body Image Disturbance in Women: A
Full-Day for Behavioral Health Professionals and Dietitians
offering 6 CE Credits.
Presented by Adrienne Ressler, MA, CSW, National Training
Director at The Renfrew Center. Dates:
New Orleans, LA - April 8, 2005; Orlando, FL - May 13, 2005;
Ft. Lauderdale, FL - May 20, 2005; San Diego, CA - May 27,
2005. Sponsored by The Renfrew Center Foundation.
A Body to Die for will assist behavioral health professionals
and dietitians in understanding the complex issues surrounding
body-image development and the problems with boundaries,
control and suppressed emotion that almost always accompany
dissociation from the body. Seminar topics include: An
examination of the etiology of eating disorders from a
bio/social/psychological model; The complex issues surrounding
body-image development through the life cycle; Implications of
cognitive and physiological imprinting on thoughts, language
and behavior; The relationship between the mechanics of
perception and body-image disturbance; Practical mind/body
techniques for use with clients. Please
visit www.renfrew.org for
more information, or call Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383.
Eating
Disorders Boot Camp and Counseling Intensive for
Nutrition Professionals presented by Jessica Setnick and Molly
Kellogg. Workshop(s)
will be held in Philadelphia, PA on May 13 -15 and Providence,
RI on June 3 – 5. The Boot Camp provides both therapists and
dietitians the medical, nutritional and psychological grounding
needed to work with eating disorders. The Counseling Intensive
is a practical workshop designed to advance dietitians’
counseling skills for eating disorders, wellness and MNT work.
Nine CPE units for Registered Dietitians for each workshop (18
for both workshops; 6 credits for each workshop in Columbus).
For more information visit www.mollykellogg.com.
Understanding
Eating Disorders: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment.
This
informative and interactive workshop will provide information
about disordered eating, including facts, research, recognition
and treatment. In addition, other specific areas to be
addressed will include: body image, eating issues, exercise
behaviors, purging behaviors, meal plans, therapeutic
relationships and treatment team communication. The presenters
are: Gina Fitzmartin, M.Ed., CAC, LPC and Jannette Travali, MS,
MPH, RD, LDN. The training will be held at The Nuin Center in
Pittsburgh, PA (www.nuincenter.com)
on Friday May 13, 2005 from 9:00am-4:00pm. 6 PCB – Approved
hours will be offered; 6 PASW – Approved hours are pending.
Cost: $85.00 (advanced registration by April 15) or $100
(registration after April 15). For more information please
contact Gina Fitzmartin, M.Ed., CAC, LPC at 412-421-8020 or
Jannette Travali, MS, MPH, RD, LDN at 412-422-9313 or
724-779-9033.
Professional
Study Groups:
Southern
California - Professional Study Group: Carolyn
Costin, MFT invites all treating professionals to her study
group. This group takes place the first Thursday of every month
from 12:00-1:00pm at her day treatment center, Eating Disorder
Center of CA, www.edcca.com.
The group covers case reviews, treatment strategies, new
literature and research, and other areas related to treatment
of eating disorders. CEU's are given to MFT's and LCSW's.
Please call for more information at 310-457-9958.
Southern
California - Professional Study Group: Carolyn
Costin, MFT invites all treating professionals to her study
group. This group takes place the first Wednesday of every
month from 12:00-1:30pm at her residential treatment center,
Monte Nido, www.montenido.com.
The group covers case reviews, treatment strategies, new
literature and research, and other areas related to treatment
of eating disorders. CEU's are given to MFT's and LCSW's.
Please call for more information at 310-457-9958.
Online
Interactive Recovery Tools:
New
Online Binge Eating Program from MySelfHelp.com: The
new MySelfHelp.com Stop Binge Eating program is now available,
replacing the existing binge eating program. Some of the new
features include: New tools for monitoring eating habits (daily
food log), identifying factors that trigger symptoms, and
measuring progress; Strategies for coping with difficult
emotions that trigger symptoms; More tips
and techniques for changing one's eating habits and
creating a healthier eating environment; Exercises designed
to enhance the motivation to change; Tools
to challenge denial and other beliefs that interfere with
behavior change; Numerous
coping strategies to prevent bingeing; Revised
relapse prevention plan; New user interface; Streamlined
navigation scheme. “We are already receiving positive
feedback from healthcare professionals and members around the
world regarding our recently announced new Take Control of
Bulimia Program,” said Dr. Richard Bedrosian, president and
founder of MySelfHelp.com. “We are continually updating all
of our programs to include tools, information, and exercises
that enable clients to receive ongoing help and support in
between visits, and to help clinicians achieve treatment
goals.”
Family
of Programs Funded by NIMH: The
MySelfHelp.com family of interactive, online, self-help
programs includes Defeating Depression, Take Control of
Bulimia, Stop Binge Eating, Stress Management, Overcoming
Guilt, and Working on Low Self-Esteem, as well as a moderated
Discussion Board. MySelfHelp.com
is funded and supported by the National Institute of Mental
Health, and programs are designed to complement therapy and
reinforce treatment goals.
Complimentary
Preview for Healthcare Professionals: Healthcare
professionals who have not reviewed their programs, or who
would like to see the new Take Control of Bulimia program and
other program and design changes, can receive a complimentary
review of the programs by contacting info@myselfhelp.com
and identify yourself as a healthcare professional. Your
feedback and suggestions are welcome.
Research
on Eating Disorders:
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.
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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celebrations of Real Women. Every card tells a story, and
carries a loving, inspirational, or fun message. Images are
lush, rich in curves, color and feminine diversity. Every card
tells a woman “You Are GORGEOUS - Just as you are!” GODDESS
CARDS are endorsed by a growing number of professionals and
centers that treat eating and self-image disorders, as
promoting "healthy body images." These cards are
great as gifts or loving affirmations. For more information
visit www.goddesscards.com,
call 604-925-4139, fax 604-925-4169, or email the designer Anne
Baird at anne@goddesscards.com.
Treatment
Center News:
Arizona
Treatment Center News: 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 Christ-centered 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 additional support to their
individual therapy, but do not need full day treatment or
inpatient care. The group 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 group will be open-ended in
length and remain open to new members. 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.
Los
Olivos (Central Coast) - CA:
The Central Coast Intensive Outpatient Treatment Center headed
by Francie White MS, RD, and Terry White MFT offers 9 hour
weekly group processes include meals, nutrition rehabilitation
and eating normalization, psychodynamic evening, yoga and dance
therapy, body image intensive work, cognitive behavioral
processes, Jungian feminine soul work combined with many
relaxation techniques, art therapy, life skills and multifamily
group. Central Coast treats all forms of eating disorders;
males and females, adolescents, children, and adults. Francie
and Terry White bring a fantastic combination of intensive
psychotherapeutic techniques alongside deeply healing Jungian
soul work. Both give trainings nationally through their company
INNER ESCAPES (www.innerescapes.com)
training therapists, MDs, dietitians and other professionals
with Carolyn Costin MFT and Anita Johnston PhD. Keeping abreast
of the latest in effective modalities to heal tough eating
disorders. For more information on the Central Coast Intensive
Outpatient Treatment Center visit the website at www.centralcoastiop.com
or call 805-688-5057.
Colorado
Treatment Center News:
The Eating Disorder Center of Denver offers a full spectrum of
care from partial hospitalization through outpatient to males
and females age 16 and older. The Partial Hospitalization
Program operates 11 hours per day, 7 days per week and includes
supervised meals and snacks. The Evening Intensive Outpatient
Program operates 4 hours per evening, three days per week. Most
of the Eating Disorder Center of Denver's program components
are available on an outpatient basis. Services include
individual and family/couples therapy; group therapy including
DBT and aftercare, psychiatric evaluation; therapy and
medication monitoring; and nutritional counseling. Non-EDC-Denver
treatment providers are welcome to utilize these services as
adjunct therapies to their own treatment. Visit http://www.edcdenver.com
for details and schedules.
Eating
Disorder Center of Denver’s Outpatient Groups: To register
call 720-889-4232:
1.
Aftercare Group: This
group meets Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm and Tuesday
evenings 5:30-7:00pm. The group is an open group consisting of
individuals in recovery who have completed an intense eating
disorders program at EDC-D or other national programs. Cost:
$50 per group.
2.
DBT Skills Training: The
adult group meets Monday evenings 5:00-6:30pm; the adolescent
group meets Tuesday evenings from 4:00-5:30pm. The group
consists of didactic and experiential education in four
different skill areas: core mindfulness, interpersonal
effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance.
Cost: $75 per group.
3.
Body Image 101: This
group meets Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30pm. The group is a
12-week ongoing group utilizing cognitive behavioral and
experiential techniques to mend the relationship between a
woman and her body. Cost: $50 per group.
4. Eating Disorders Anonymous:
This group meets every Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm. It is a
free, open support group for individuals suffering and
recovering from eating disorders. The meetings are held at the
Glendale YMCA, 4500 E. Kentucky Avenue Denver, CO.
5.
Family and Friends Support Group: This
group meets the first and third Thursday of each month from
6:00-8:30pm. The group is for families and friends of
individuals suffering with eating disorders to come discuss
their problems, concerns and successes. To RSVP or for
questions contact Enola Gorham at 720-889-4231. The meetings
held at Eating Disorder Foundation of the Rockies, 3003 East
Third Ave, Suite 110, Denver, CO 80206
Denver,
CO - Minding the Body Support Group:
Minding the Body helps individuals struggling to establish
positive lifestyles after Gastric Bypass surgery or other
weight loss programs. Weekly groups provide participants the
tools, support, and skills to maintain positive weight goals,
deal with issue that may interfere with weight loss
maintenance, and interact with others in various stages of the
weight maintenance process. Meeting time: every Thursday from
6:00-8:00pm. Cost: $75 per group. Please call 303-771-0861 for
more information or via the Internet at www.bodymindandhealth.com.
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 Support Group: Tuesday
Evenings from 7-8pm 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:
Are you struggling with bulimia or binge eating? Dr. Linda
Blakeley offers a weekly therapy group for women recovering
from bulimia and binge eating. The fee is $250.00 per month
with a minimum 3-month commitment. Sessions will be held on
Mondays from 7-8:30pm. For more information call Dr. Blakeley
at 310-286-9171 or email Drlindablakeley@aol.com.
Laguna
Beach, CA -- Free ANAD Support Group.
This group is held at the South Coast Medical Center on the 2nd
and 4th Mondays of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. For more
information or to RSVP call 949-499-7270.
Laguna
Hills, CA - ANAD Support Group.
This group meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm. The group is
located at 23461 South Pointe Drive, Suite 190, Laguna Hills,
CA. For more information please contact Kay Poggi at 949 -498
–5018.
San
Francisco, CA - 12-week Women of Size group:
The Eating Disorders Collaborative offers 12-week Women of Size
group. For more information, please contact Marcy Dubova at
415-987-4118 or visit www.edcollaborative.com.
West
Los Angeles, CA - Ongoing process group for women ages 30 and
above. This group
provides support for all types of eating disorders and provides
a safe place to understand and address the issues behind
symptoms. The group is held in West Los Angeles on Wednesday
evenings. For more information contact Dr. Janet K. Smith,
310-473-6169 or visit www.weighty-issues.com.
Wilton,
CT - Free Eating Disorder Support Group:
The Renfrew Center of Southern CT offers a FREE eating
disorders support group every Saturday morning at 11:00am
(except holidays). This group is professionally facilitated and
is designed for people struggling with eating disorders and for
their friends and families. For more information about The
Renfrew Center of Southern Connecticut call 203-834-5020 or
visit www.renfrewcenter.com.
North Miami
Beach, FL – Eating Disorder Support Group:
Ongoing eating
disorder support group every 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening
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.
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.
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: 4/11, 4/25, 5/9, 5/23, 6/6). This is a free
support group for parents and loved ones of young people with
eating disorders. For more information contact Nancy Potter at
the Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-272-2292.
Ithaca,
NY - Weekly Eating Disorders Anonymous Meetings:
These meeting are held every Wednesday from 7-9pm at 518 W.
State St. in Ithaca, NY. For more information contact IthacaEDA@hotmail.com.
Pennsylvania
Support Group: Women’s Group on Tuesdays from 4:30- 6:00pm.
This group encourages young women to explore thoughts and
feelings in a supportive and safe environment. Exploration of
family, school and peer relationships will be discussed with
special attention to self-esteem, lifestyle choices and future
goals. The use of art, creative writing, and dialog in this
group uniquely honors each young woman's struggles and
triumphs. Two eight week sessions are available:
Session A:
March 1 - April 19, 2005; Session B: April 26 - June 14, 2005.
The cost is $40 per group for 8 weeks. For more information
contact Michelle L. Dean at 215-885-0642. Individual and family
counseling is also available.
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:
Calabasas,
CA - Certified nursing assistants, licensed vocational nurses
and registered nurses:
The Monte Nido Treatment Center is looking for CNAs, LVNs and
RNs with eating disorder treatment experience. If interested,
please email resume to Carolyn Costin, LMFT at mntc@montenido.com
or fax resume to 310-457-8442. Website: www.montenido.com.
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Christine A.
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