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Current Research and News:  

Understanding women's experiences of developing an eating disorder and recovering: a life-history approach. Qualitative inquiry into eating disorders is burgeoning, offering valuable and innovative insights into various aspects of the condition. This study used life-history interviews with 20 women who had recovered from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or both and who had remained healthy. The interviews focused on the women's narratives and experience rather than a diagnostic therapeutic model. Three themes of control, connectedness and conflict emerged as significant in the development, experience of, and recovery from an eating disorder. The development of the condition was attributed to a lack of control, a sense of non-connectedness to family and peers and extreme conflict with significant others. Recovery occurred when the women re-engaged with life, developed skills necessary for conflict resolution and rediscovered their sense of self. Rather than viewing the development of, and recovery from an eating disorder as separate and discrete events, the data from the life-history interviews suggest they are better viewed as one entity - that is, the journey of an individual attempting to discover and develop their sense of self. This perspective challenges some current constructs of eating disorders; it is not a condition in and of itself but a symptom of deeper issues that if addressed, when the individual is 'ready' to make that choice, will lead to recovery. Researchers: Patching J, Lawler J., Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney, NSW, Australia.  Source: Nurs Inq. 2009 Mar;16(1):10-21.

Accuracy of self-reported weight and height among women with eating disorders: OBJECTIVE: Self-reported height and weight data are commonly reported within eating disorders research, and often used clinically. The aims of this study are to demonstrate the accuracy of self-reported height and weight among a group of women with eating disorders, and to determine whether that accuracy is associated with clinical diagnosis or levels of eating psychopathology. METHOD: Sixty-four female patients (39 diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa or atypical Anorexia Nervosa and 25 with Bulimia Nervosa or atypical Bulimia Nervosa) were asked to self-report their height and weight. They then completed the Eating Disorders Examination-Questionnaire (EDE-Q). Finally, they were weighed and their height was measured in a standardised manner. Accuracy scores for height and weight were calculated by subtracting their actual weight and height from their self-reports. RESULTS: Both diagnostic groups were relatively accurate in self-reporting their height. However, women with Bulimia Nervosa or atypical Bulimia Nervosa significantly underestimated their weight while women with Anorexia Nervosa or atypical Anorexia Nervosa overestimated it. Weight estimation was associated with higher levels of restraint among the Anorexia Nervosa group only. DISCUSSION: These findings highlight the importance of obtaining objective height and weight data both within clinical and research settings. Eur Eat Disord Rev. 2009 Jul 17.
 

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

Southern California October 2009-May 2010.  LA Eating Disorders Study Center and the New Center for Psychoanalysis announce a 30-week Advanced Training Program in Eating Disorders.  Classes meet weekly on Thursdays from 9-11am.  This is an intensive and interactive training which is open to mental health professionals who have some background in psychodynamic psychotherapy and some exposure to working with eating disorder patients.  The program provides a sophisticated educational experience at the cutting edge of current psychodynamic thinking, team taught by four clinicians with extensive experience with this population. The format includes discussion of seminal papers, videotaped interviews with other experts in the field and supervision of case material.  NCP awards a certificate of achievement upon completion of the program. The program offers a total of 18 CEU credits.  Tuition fees total  $ 1,200 for the year, and an application is required.  Participants may apply for partial scholarships.  For more information, please contact Paulene Popek, Ph.D., Director, at (310) 472-2061 or ppopek@netzero.com.

Summit Regional Professional Seminars: Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program, a Sacramento-based treatment center, is hosting workshops on eating disorders treatment. "Building Your Clinical Toolbox: Advanced Treatment Strategies for the Eating Disorder Patient" will be held at the following locations: 8/17 in Redding; 8/18 in Chico; 8/20 in Fresno; 8/21 in Stockton; 9/16 in Oakland; 9/17 in San Jose; and 9/18 in Pismo Beach. This day long workshop will focus on developing psychological and biological interventions for eating disorder patients. Participants will explore treatment strategies that encompass the complexities of these disorders. Examples of the topics to be covered include: biological, psychological, and nutritional interventions; experiential therapy exercises; the role of the family in treatment; and addressing treatment resistance.  Six hours of continuing education for psychologists, MFTs and LCSWs will be offered.  For information, please contact Jennifer Lombardi, MFT, at (916) 920-5276, ext. 11 or email her, jennifer@sedop.org. 

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, 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 12:00 - 1:00pm 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.

Advocacy:  

If you need treatment and you do not have medical insurance, this site may be helpful: http://www.covermefoundation.org.

Advocacy - The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action. The EDC, a Washington, D.C. advocacy organization, for more information about their organization visit http://eatingdisorderscoalition.org/involved/involved.html.

Treatment Center Spotlight:  

Arizona:

AZ: Remuda Ranch - The economy has undergone quite a bit of change during the past several months.  But what hasn’t changed is the need for many people to enter inpatient treatment for eating disorders.  This is why it is more important than ever for your clients in need of a higher level of care to speak with the financial coordinators at Remuda Ranch. Every prospective Remuda patient is treated as an individual, both in terms of treatment needs and ability to pay.  The Remuda staff works with each family to determine insurance coverage and financial resources, in order to make treatment affordable.  It is their goal to give those struggling with eating disorders the best possible treatment that offers the best chance for lasting recovery. If you know someone who could benefit from inpatient care at Remuda’s Arizona or Virginia programs, please encourage them to call 1-800-445-1900 today.  

California:

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.

California Treatment Center News-- Montecatini, Carlsbad, CA: Intensive Outpatient Program Now Open. Montecatini is very excited to announce the opening of their intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization program. Montecatini is a state licensed and CARF accredited facility treating adolescent girls, ages 14-18, and adult women, ages 18 and older. The staff at Montecatini understands that each individual is unique; therefore, they work to design a detailed treatment program for every patient.To learn more about the levels of care and services at Montecatini or to schedule a tour, please call 760-436-2657 or their website at www.montecatinieatingdisorder.com. To learn more about CRC Health Group visit www.crchealth.com.

Malibu, CA: Treatment Center News - Monte Nido Vista: Carolyn Costin and the Monte Nido Treatment Center are pleased to announce a new 10 bed residential facility for anorexia, bulimia and exercise addiction. Monte Nido Vista is located in the foothills of Malibu, CA. The residential program is designed to meet the individual needs of clients and their families in a way that gives them an increasingly higher level of responsibility and "teaches" them how to recover and sustain it. The atmosphere is professional and structured, but is also warm, friendly and family-like. The staff members are highly dedicated professionals, many of who are recovered themselves, thus serving as excellent role models. For more information on The Monte Nido Treatment Center or its affiliates visit www.montenido.com, call 310-457-9958, or email mntc@montenido.com. 

Northern and Southern California: Discovery Practice Management – Discovery Practice offers excellent eating disorder treatment at both Center for Discovery a premier adolescent residential eating disorders program and Oceanaire program for women. Center for Discovery is a residential program dedicated exclusively to adolescent males and females between the ages of 10 and 19 who are struggling with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Discovery's home-like settings are located in Whittier, Downey, Lakewood, and Menlo Park, CA. Discovery offers a very individualized and intense treatment program, under 24-hour supervision, with weekly family involvement including the Discovery Therapeutic Family Meal. Oceanaire is dedicated to the treatment of women struggling with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Nestled above one of the greens of the Los Verdes Country Club Golf Course on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles, CA, the space at Oceanaire provides residents with ocean vistas and Pacific Coast sunsets. Oceanaire offers a peaceful and healing environment where women can safely and effectively address their issues and begin their path to recovery. Discovery Practice Management contracts with many major insurance providers and will provide a complimentary benefits check. For more information, call 800-760-3934 or visit www.centerfordiscovery.com or www.oceanaire-ed.com.

Ventura County, CA: Treatment Center News - Rader Programs. 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. It 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; they accept patients from all across the United States. For more information visit www.raderprograms.com, call 800-841-1515 or email rader@raderprograms.com. 

Colorado:

Denver, CO: Eating Recovery Center created by Doctors Ken Weiner and Rick Bishop is a new world-class resource built from the ground up with eating disordered clients in mind. The Eating Recovery Center's mission is to provide treatment that is medically and behaviorally sound in order to facilitate long-term recovery of eating disorders. The Center aims to ensure each patient’s healthy transition by honoring individual strengths and social support so that nourishing healthy behavior will be sustained. All services are provided in the center’s tranquil environment complete with massage, individual and family therapy, art therapy, educational groups, a spa bath and chef prepared meals. The medical care and expertise of their full-time staff combined with the tranquil environment, provides a balance between therapeutic relaxation and the hard work required for recovery. Their full continuum of care includes Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient services for adults 17 and older. Eating Recovery Center is licensed as a Behavioral Hospital with 24-hour nursing and medical professionals, individual and family counselors, full-time psychiatrists and internists on staff. Collaboration is a key component found in their weekly team meetings. What sets them apart from other treatment centers is that the patient and the referring professional attend the meetings along with the patient’s entire treatment team. This level of collaboration is vital to achieving long-term positive outcomes and preparing patients to transfer their new, healthier habits to their everyday realities. Toll free: 877-825-8584; Direct: 303-825-8584; email info@eatingdisorders.md; website: www.EatingRecoveryCenter.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, schedules and listings for support groups.

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.

Family & Friends Support Group: First and third Thursday of each month 6:00-8:30pm - 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.

Maryland:

Nevada:

Reno, NV: Center for Hope of the Sierras (CHS) is a state licensed and CARF accredited facility dedicated to providing treatment to females ages 16 and older at the residential and partial hospitalization levels of care. Center for Hope offers a multitude of individual, family and group therapies designed to promote healing from anorexia, bulimia and related disorders. CHS also has treatment programs that can accommodate individuals with diabetes and diabulimia. For more information about Center for Hope of the Sierras or to schedule a tour, please call 866.690.7242 or visit their website at www.centerforhopeofthesierras.com. Center for Hope of the Sierras (CHS) is a proud member of CRC Health Group. To learn more about CRC Health Group, please visit www.crchealth.com.

Gardnerville, NV: Nouveau Vie is a residential facility for adolescent females and males suffering from anorexia and/or bulimia. Nestled in a peaceful neighborhood, and only 20 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, it is the ideal location for healing and recovery. Nouveau Vie uses a variety of proven treatment methods, including individual and group therapy, nutritional counseling and meal planning, exposure therapy, experientials, and a holistic and naturalistic approach. Email postmaster@nouveau-viellc.com, visit the website www.nouveau-viellc.com or call 775-783-7204 for more information.

North Carolina:

Durham, NC: Carolina House -- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is the foundation of treatment at Carolina House.  In a safe, nurturing environment, we encourage healing through the development of life skills such as Mindfulness, Emotion Regulation, Distress Tolerance, and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Originally developed in the 1970s by Marsha Linehan, PhD, DBT is a well-researched approach proven to be highly effective in treating eating disorders through teaching adaptive coping and emotion regulation strategies. Using the DBT skill sets, our patients examine their current beliefs, worldviews, and core values for increased awareness of the dynamics of their eating disordered behaviors.  In addition to DBT group sessions, the clinical staff at Carolina House integrates DBT skills into every aspect of treatment.  More than a therapeutic approach, DBT helps eating disorder sufferers develop life skills to create healthy relationships, resolve conflicts, and abstain from disordered eating both during and after treatment.  To learn more about the Carolina House treatment program, please call 919-372-7951 or visit their website at www.carolinaeatingdisorders.com .  A Member of CRC Health Group.

Oregon:

RainRock Treatment Center: A Residential Treatment Facility for Women, Now offering PHP, IOP, Outpatient, and Transitional Living Programs. RainRock Treatment Center, A Monte Nido Affiliate with Executive Director Carolyn Costin, LMFT, is pleased to announce the opening of their Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), as well as their Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). These new programs are uniquely integrated into their existing 10 bed Residential Treatment Center, providing the highest degree of continuity of care while offering clients the experience of stepping down into the community. This innovative program design allows their clients to stay connected to their treatment team beyond their residential visit. This provides an exceptional opportunity to maintain and build upon the progress achieved during their residential stay. Living accommodations for both PHP and IOP are offered at their new transition house, Turnberry Place. Located next to RainRock, Turnberry Place is a warm and inviting 8 bed transitional living house, where clients can practice day to day skills, such as shopping, cooking, working, or attending classes, with the support of their treatment team. The hope in offering this continuum of care is to give their clients the most comprehensive treatment available in order to solidify their recovery before returning home. Rainrock’s Outpatient Wellness Program provides individual and group therapy services to children, adults and families struggling with eating disorders, as well as other diagnoses as a further step-down, or for those who are not in need of a more intensive level of care. For additional information about the Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, Transitional Living or Outpatient programs, call 541-896-9300 or visit www.rainrock.org.

Research Studies on Eating Disorders:  

Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago is conducting a study to evaluate effective outpatient psychological treatments for adolescents with bulimia nervosa. You are needed if you are a family with an adolescent (12-18 years old) who has bulimia nervosa. The study requires that the adolescent and his/her parents be interviewed, fill out questionnaires, and then be assigned to one of three outpatient psychological treatments. 20 outpatient visits will be provided over a 6 month period. If you are interested and would like more information, call 773-834-5677 or email bulimia@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu.