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EDReferral.com Newsletter – August, 2007: Table of Contents

Current Research on Eating Disorders click here
For Professionals: Conferences/Seminars/Online Courses/Study Groups click here
Specialized Workshops for the Community and Professionals click here
Advocacy click here
Treatment Center Spotlight click here
Therapist Spotlight click here
Support Groups led by professionals click here
Free Support Groups click here (ALL UPDATED INFO!)
Employment Opportunities click here
Ongoing Research Studies on Eating Disorders click here
Inspirational click here
Books, Journals, Videos, Media and Mindfulness Materials click here
Marketing Ideas click here
Newsletter Protocol click here
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Current Research on Eating Disorders:  

Relational competence and eating disorders. Researchers: Cozzi F, Ostuzzi R. Centre for Eating Disorders, Casa di Cura Villa Margherita, Arcugnano (VI), Italy. Eating Disorders are very widespread within the adolescent population. A possible interpretation and the comprehension of such forms of psychopathology may revolve around the failure to develop a well-defined personal identity, an incapacity to achieve a sense of differentiation with respect to others, an incapacity to measure oneself against others, dependence on others, the fear of rejection and a sense of inadequacy. This study explores the relational styles and behaviour of individuals suffering from eating disorders and their influence on the development of the personality, with reference being made in particular to self-valuation, dependence on others and levels of differentiation. A sample population of 90 women with eating disorders was studied. The subjects were subdivided into 3 groups (30 with restricting anorexia nervosa, 30 with binge-eating/purging anorexia nervosa and 30 with bulimia nervosa), overlapping in terms of age, duration of disorders and interrelation style, using the Relational Competence Test. The most significant results of this study concern the question of the definition of an autonomous personal identity. This process seems to be in progress in young women suffering from bulimia nervosa who appear to be driven towards a "definition of the self in opposition" with the consequent tendency towards relational experiences outside their own family. In women with binge-eating/purging AN moreover an awareness of the difference between the self and others and of their state of dependence would appear to be present, however behaviour aimed at the determination of an autonomous self is not evident. In women with restricting anorexia nervosa a definition of the identity is totally absent; these women develop an omnipotent self in their 'oneness' with others. These relational aspects lead to the identification of a continuum between restricting anorexia nervosa, binge-eating/purging anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa in an evolutionary perspective regarding the self-with-others. PMID: 17615495, Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2007 Apr;41(4):351-8.

Eating disorders across two cultures: does the expression of psychological control vary? Researchers: Soh N, Surgenor LJ, Touyz S, Walter G. Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Northern Sydney Central Coast Area Health Services, New South Wales, Australia. OBJECTIVE: Because both the expression of eating disorder (ED) symptoms and preferred psychological control styles may be affected by culture, the purpose of the present study was to examine whether the expression of psychological control in women with EDs varies across two cultures. METHOD: North European Australian and Chinese Singaporean women (n = 117) with anorexia nervosa (n = 36), bulimia nervosa (n = 13) and eating disorders not otherwise specified (n = 3), and without an ED (n = 65) recruited in Australia and Singapore completed a multidimensional inventory assessing sense of control, domains of control, preferred means by which to gain control, and motivation for control. RESULTS: Although the normative control profile for each culture differed slightly, control profiles among those with an ED were very similar across both cultures. However, the directionality and extent of specific aspects of control pathology associated with the presence of an ED differed across cultures. North European Australians with an ED were much more deviant from the cultural norm than their Chinese Singaporean ED counterparts in relation to overall sense of control, methods of gaining control, and control in the domain of body. Chinese Singaporean woman with an ED were much more deviant from the cultural norm than their North European Australian ED counterparts in the domain of control over impulses. CONCLUSIONS: Having an ED powerfully distorts psychological control irrespective of culture. However the degree, directionality, and form of the displacement from normal control styles is also culture dependent. This has implications for treatments that attempt to redress or correct control issues in people with an ED in other cultures. PMID: 17464722.

For Professionals - Conferences/Seminars/Online Courses/Study Groups:  

Sacramento, CA: Come Join Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program for the 2007 Eating Disorders and Body Image Symposium, “Mind, Body & Spirit: Foundations For Recovery” on September 7-8, 2007 at the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, CA. Keynote speakers include Margo Maine, Ph.D., author of Body Wars: Making Peace With Women's Bodies and Father Hunger: Fathers, Daughters and Food and cofounder of the Maine and Weinstein Specialty Group; Beth Hartman McGilley, Ph.D., FAED, clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of eating and related disorders, a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and co-founder and current president of Healing Path Foundation; Richard Levine M.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry at the Pennsylvania State University School of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine and Eating Disorders at the Penn State Children’s Hospital and the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania; and Jenni Schaefer, author of Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too and an inspiring singer songwriter who speaks nationally about her recovery and subsequent “divorce” from Ed. Early bird and student rates are available for registration and includes continental breakfast on both days and lunch on Friday, Symposium materials, entrance into the exhibitor hall and 12 CEUs for psychologists, LCSW’s, MFT’s, RN’s and RD’s will be offered. For more information visit at www.sedop.org or call 916-920-5276.

Philadelphia, PA: The 17th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Exploring Eating Disorders Recovery. This is a four day seminar for behavioral health professionals and dietitians and offers 22.5 CEUs. The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, PA on November 8th - 11th, 2007. The 2007 Conference is dedicated to an exploration of eating disorders recovery. The essential components and correlates, even the definition, of recovery and the recovery process are still very controversial topics in our field. While it is crucial to determine how recovery occurs and what factors most support recovery, it is difficult to do so when it is not yet clear how best to formulate and measure what getting better actually means. The keynote speakers for this conference are Arianna Huffington, Anne E. Becker, MD, PhD, ScM, Kelly Klump, PhD, Michael Levine, PhD and Scott Crow, MD. Visit the website for additional information http://renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=96.

Southern California - Professional Study Groups: Carolyn Costin, MFT invites all treating professionals to her study groups. These groups cover case reviews, treatment strategies, new literature and research, and other areas related to the treatment of eating disorders. CEU's are given to MFT's and LCSW's. For more information call 310-457-9958. Group #1 takes place the first Tuesday of every month from Noon to 1pm 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.

Specialized Workshops for both the Community and Professionals:

Sedona, AZ - Re-Gaining Control: Making Peace with Mind, Body and Food: Join Jeanne Phillips, MA, CPC, CEDS, in a powerful 4 day workshop being held at Sedona Rouge. This workshop will focus in on breaking the dieting cycle, learning to listen to your body, gain body acceptance, and stopping emotional or compulsive eating. There is no food that will fill or satisfy an emotional hunger and no diet that will curb it. When you are physically hunger you need to fuel the body with food. When you are emotionally hungry you need to tend to the emotion. Only you can know the difference. Diets don’t work. The best way to gain weight is to go on a diet. This is about developing a healthy lifestyle where food is not the enemy. Unsure if you are an emotional eater? Have you ever turned to food because you were bored, lonely, tired, angry, or procrastinating? Ever avoided a social situation because of how you feel about your body? Do you feel guilty or ashamed after eating? Dates of seminars: September 10th thru 13th; November 5th thru the 8th; and December 10th thru the 13th. For more information, contact Jeanne Phillips at 480-720-1052 or visit her webpage at www.jeannephillips.com.  

B.I.T.E.® - The Body Image Transformation Experience® Workshop by Fran Weiss, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP. Overeating, Out of Control, In Battle With Yourself? B.I.T.E.® offers an opportunity to achieve self regulation and to change your perception of yourself.
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 Fall 2007-Winter 2008 Series - Two interconnected Workshops. DEADLINE for Workshop I Registration, October 5, 2007. Workshop I: October 16-December 18, 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: January 8 - March 11, 2008 (Registration deadline: January 3, 2008) 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 212-362-6019, visit www.franweiss.com or email biddoc@franweiss.com.

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.

Treatment Center Spotlight:  

Richmond Virginia: Treatment Center News – Remuda Ranch East: Since 1990, Remuda Ranch has treated more than 7,500 women and girls suffering from eating disorders. Now, in order to make their programs more available to other parts of the nation, they are opening a second campus in Virginia in September 2007. Remuda East, located 45 minutes from Richmond, has 48 beds in separate adult, adolescent and children's programs. Patients receive the same Christian-based treatment and specialized therapies as Remuda Programs in Arizona. In fact, several key Remuda staff members relocated to Virginia to ensure program consistency. In August they will begin to reserve patient beds for September admit dates for Remuda East. Whether your client chooses treatment in Arizona or Virginia, she will receive the highest level of care you have come to expect from Remuda. For more information, contact Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders at 1-800-445-1900.

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 takes six 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.   

San Diego, CA Treatment Center - Healthy Within: Healthy Within is extending services to a variety of clientele. Their services include individual, group, couples, and family psychotherapy. Healthy Within has been known for its successful service in the treatment of eating disorders. Dr. Kakaiya has been treating eating disorders since 1985 and is nationally known for her pioneering work with all forms of disordered eating and body disturbances. They have shifted their focus to be more of a wellness program, extending care to several different populations in need. Over the years they have come across a range of patients who are seeking to improve the quality of their lives. In this ever increasing busy pace of life they see people wanting balance and they are there to support and enhance that balance. Healthy Within would like to introduce some of their new and upcoming groups, as well as to remind you of the current Healthy Within groups that are offered. Their staff are highly experienced and knowledgeable in their respective areas. They are all supervised by Dr. Kakaiya. Conditions they treat: Anorexia & Bulimia (Teen & Adult), Binge Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Body Image, Adjustment issues, Alcohol/Drug Abuse, Marital Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Body Image Disturbance, Women’s Issues & Men’s Issues. Treatment Modalities: Nutrition/Diet Detox, Free ANAD Groups, Acupuncture, Yoga, Act Commitment Therapy, Family Therapy. Healthy Within is located in the Sorrento Mesa area of San Diego with easy access to 805 and the 5 freeways. Feel free to call 858-622-0221 and they will answer any questions or give you more information in regards to treatment at Healthy Within. Also you may visit their website at www.healthywithin.com for more information regarding programs, treatment, their foundation, and team.  

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 facility 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. Lodging is provided at a nearby apartment building for PHP patients from out of town. The Evening Intensive Outpatient Program operates 4 hours per evening, three days per week and includes one meal. Most of the Eating Disorder Center of Denver's group/program components are available on an outpatient basis. Services include individual and family/couples therapy; DBT; aftercare; psychiatric evaluation; therapy and medication monitoring; and nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian. EDC-Denver accepts most insurances. Treatment providers are welcome to utilize EDC-Denver’s outpatient services as adjunct therapies to their own treatment. Visit www.edcdenver.com for details and schedules.

Eating Disorder Center of Denver’s Support Groups: Call 303-771-0861 to register for any of the groups, except for the Family & Friends Support Group.

Aftercare Outpatient Process Group: Monday 5:30-7:00 pm—An open group consisting of individuals in recovery who have completed an intense eating disorders program at EDC-D or other national programs. Cost is $50 per group.

DBT Skills Training: Monday 5:00-6:15 pm—12-week course focusing on the skill sets of core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance. This interactive educational group is open and ongoing, allowing one to join at any time. Cost is $75 per group.

Minding the Body: Monday 6:30-8:00 pm—12-week course for those struggling with weight loss and/or maintenance. The group is split into an educational hour followed by a group process hour. The educational topics include body image, food and feelings, mindful eating and how to manage hunger and interpersonal relationships. This group is open and ongoing allowing one to join at any time. Cost is $75 per group.

Body Image 101: Tuesday 5:30-7:00 pm—12-week ongoing group designed to facilitate the connection between a woman and her body. A variety of cognitive, behavioral and experiential techniques are utilized to foster acceptance of the body in all its uniqueness. Cost is $50 per group.

Art Therapy Group: Thursday 6:30-8:00 pm—Ongoing weekly group which utilizes art and creativity by incorporating various types of art media to facilitate a connection with others and the self. The group will emphasize mindfulness, self-discovery and the actions needed to maintain a recovery focus. While this group is open and ongoing, it is recommended that prospective members make a 6 week commitment to establish continuity and purpose in the group. Cost is $50 per group.

Family & Friends Support Group: First and third Thursday of each month 6-8:30 pm—A group for families and friends of individuals suffering with eating disorders to discuss their problems, concerns and successes. RSVP & questions to Eating Disorder Foundation at 303-322-3373.**Meetings are held at The Eating Disorder Foundation, 3003 East Third Ave, Suite 110, basement level, Denver, CO 80206

Eating Disorders Anonymous: Saturday 1:30-2:30 pm—A free, open support group for individuals suffering and recovering from eating disorders. ** Meetings are held at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver, 950 S. Cherry St., Ste. 1010, Denver, CO 80246.

Oregon Treatment Center News – RainRock: A Residential Treatment Facility for Women, A Monte Nido Affiliate. Executive Director: Carolyn Costin, LMFT. RainRock 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 call 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, call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com.

Nashville, TN - Treatment Center News - New Treatment Facility: The Renfrew Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new intensive outpatient center in Nashville, Tennessee. Programs and services include: Day Treatment; Intensive Outpatient; 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 Nashville location.

Therapist Spotlight (each month EDReferral.com spotlights different programs and professionals):

New York City Support Group for Compulsive Eaters, Bulimia Sufferers, and those with Body Image Issues. Eating Without Emotion – Individual, Group and Family Counseling for Women, Men, and Children dealing with compulsive overeating, bulimia, and body image issues. Supervision, training and consultations also available. Experienced, supportive therapist and accomplished speaker. Offices in New York and New Jersey. Call Joanne Gerr, MSW, CSW at 212-750-8130 or 732-247-5112.
 

Support Groups Led by Professionals:

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. These groups combine 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, licensed for 13 years, specializes 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.

San Diego, CA: Reaching Out and Uniting: Celebrating All Levels of Recovery - 1st Annual Eating Disorder Recovery Day 2007, a day of renewal, reconnection and recovery. The day will consist of: • Meeting new and old friends • Special Yoga Session to help reconnect the body, mind, and spirit • “Declaring Independence from Eating Disorders: A Personal Journey” Presented by: Jenni Schaefer, Author of “Life Without Ed” • and an Eating Disorder Discussion Panel. The event is being sponsored by the Center for Change and Puente de Vida. Save the date on August 11th from 9am to 12, at Coronado Spreckels Park. For further information, contact maldis@centerforchange.com or natalie.puentedevida@hotmail.com.

Westchester County (Katonah & Bedford Hills, NY): Weekly On-going Eating Disorder Recovery Group: The purpose of the group is to provide healing and on-going support for women age 18 and older in recovery. The group will aid members in reducing their active eating disorder symptoms while addressing underlying relational and psychological issues. Respecting each woman’s unique history, participants will be guided in maintaining and sustaining their recovery. The group is led by a licensed psychotherapist and a registered dietician, both of whom have extensive experience and knowledge in the treatment of eating disorders. Participants will work towards conscious eating utilizing a non-restrictive, emotionally enlightened way of relating to food and their bodies. Please call Anne Wennerstrand, MS, DTR, LCSW for further information.

Westchester County (Katonah & Bedford Hills, NY): Mother’s Support Group: Anne Wennerstrand, MS, DTR, LCSW offers a six-week, educational support group for mothers and other caregivers of individuals struggling with eating and body image problems. In a safe, confidential environment, participants will be helped to understand the process of recovery and how best to help their own son or daughter. Group size is limited to six participants. Please call 914-533-7161 for further information.

For a comprehensive list of professionally led support groups, follow this link: http://www.edreferral.com/Professional_Support_Groups_and_Workshops.htm 

For a comprehensive listing of Free Support Groups follow this link: http://www.edreferral.com/Support_Groups_for_Eating_Disorders.htm 

Employment Opportunities:

San Diego, CA - Healthy Within Foundation Volunteer Opportunity: Healthy Within is seeking a psychology graduate student fluent in both English and Spanish who is interested in training to facilitate a Spanish-speaking ANAD support group. Contact Leah Bruno at leahmbruno@gmail.com or visit Healthy Within's website at www.healthywithin.com.

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 email rrtc@rainrock.org.

Research Studies on Eating Disorders:  

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is set to conduct a new long-term study of anorexia nervosa in 240 teens, ages 12 to 18. Researchers plan to start recruiting subjects on May 1 and will follow subjects for a four-year period. Six research facilities in the United States and Canada will work together with the NIMH on the new study, which will focus on early-intervention treatments. Experts believe that a combination of factors leads to anorexia. American society's worship of ultra-thinness places immense pressure on women - and on men.  Research has found that a woman with an anorexic mother or sister is more likely to become anorexic herself. Also, parents who are highly focused on appearance, frequently go on diets, or make negative comments about their children's bodies, are more likely to have a child who develops anorexia. Other factors which may lead to anorexia include trauma, a perfectionistic personality, and a genetic predisposition to the disorder. Getting help early on is crucial to effective treatment.

San Diego, CA - 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 several weeks. The compensation for completion of this study and all related materials is $150. For more information, contact UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at 858-366-2525 or email edresearch@ucsd.edu.

 

San Diego, CA - 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 8-10 weeks. The compensation for completion of this study and all related materials is $360. For more information, contact UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at 858-366-2525 or email edresearch@ucsd.edu.

San Francisco, CA: Relationship between spirituality and recovery from bulimia nervosa: A doctoral student in clinical psychology from Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center in San Francisco is working on a qualitative case study dissertation involving the relationship between spirituality and recovery from bulimia nervosa. This student is seeking participants who have a minimum of one year of recovery from eating disorder behavior. Participants should be willing to 1) discuss how they have managed to incorporate spirituality in their recovery and 2) describe the benefits or hindrances of having used spirituality to help them recover from their eating disorders. Both adult women and men (18 +) are encouraged to apply for the study, as well as persons of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Persons from the Southern California area, in particular, are encouraged to apply. Interested persons should contact the researcher, Zaccario Tramontana, MA, at owlspirit993@yahoo.com.

Massachusetts 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.

Massachusetts: Bulimia Nervosa Study: Free confidential treatment is available to those who are eligible. Do you or someone you know binge eat? Do you or someone you know compensate by vomiting or other extremes? Do you or someone you know have severe moodiness or relationship problems? Researchers are now enrolling participants (ages 18-65) in a free treatment study investigating two active treatments, including education and counseling, for bulimia nervosa. If interested call 617-353-9610 or visit www.bu.edu/anxiety.

 

New York, NY: NIMH-funded, IRB-Approved Study of Adolescents with Bulimia Nervosa (ages 12 - 21 years). This study takes place at NYSPI/Columbia University and compensation is provided for participation ($100). For more information contact Rachel Marsh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Columbia University/NYSPI, at 212-543-5384 or email marshr@childpsych.columbia.edu.

Inspirational:  

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Books, Resources and Media:

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Workbook: Love Your Body: Change the Way You Feel About the Body You Have, written by Tami-Brannon-Quan, Ph.D., and Lisa Licavoli, RD, CCN. This book is designed to help guide you toward a better relationship with your body and improve your body image. This transformative workbook offers a way out from the constant critical thoughts and words you think and speak about your body. It helps you to let go of the constant nagging voice that is inside your head telling you that your body doesn't measure up. Love Your Body: Change the Way You Feel About the Body You Have, can help free you of those negative, hurtful thoughts and help you create an accepting and nurturing attitude about your body so that you can learn to love and accept yourself. For more information go to www.HealthyBodyImage.com. 

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