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Treatment Center Spotlight click here
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Current Research on Eating Disorders:  

Treatment of anorexia nervosa: Insights and obstacles. Guarda AS. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Anorexia nervosa is a behavioral disorder characterized by ego-syntonic self-starvation, denial of illness and ambivalence towards treatment. Treatment refusal and drop-out rates are high and relapse is common. Treatment is best viewed as comprised of two phases, weight restoration and normalization of eating behavior followed by relapse prevention. Most patients verbalize a desire to change, however they seek treatment on their own terms, ideally with minimal or no weight gain. Successful treatment must therefore convince patients to overcome their drive to diet. Evidence-based data on treatment interventions for anorexia nervosa are scarce and methodological problems afflict the few published, controlled trials. Taken together, clinical expertise and data from correlational and controlled trials suggest that chronicity and adult status are associated with a worse prognosis. Outpatient family therapy is effective in weight-restoring the majority of adolescent patients whereas older patients, or those with severe medical or psychiatric comorbidity, often require intensive treatment on an inpatient eating disorders behavioral specialty unit. Correlational data suggest that weight-restored patients are less likely to relapse. Despite limitations of the current knowledge-base, several new areas of research hold promise in elucidating risk factors, in identifying the pathophysiology that sustains anorectic behavior, and in developing more targeted and effective treatments. PMID: 18155737; Physiol Behav. 2007 Nov 22.

Treatment goal weight in adolescents with anorexia nervosa: Use of BMI percentiles. Researchers: Golden NH, Jacobson MS, Sterling WM, Hertz S. Division of Adolescent Medicine, Schneider Children's Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New Hyde Park, New York. OBJECTIVE: There is a lack of consensus as to how to determine treatment goal weight in the growing adolescent with anorexia nervosa (AN). Resumption of menses (ROM) is an indicator of biological health and weight at ROM can be used as a treatment goal weight. This study determined the BMI percentile for age at which ROM occurs. METHOD: A secondary analysis of a prospective cohort study examining 56 adolescent females with AN, aged 12-19 years, followed every 3 months until ROM. BMI percentiles for age and gender at ROM were determined using the nutrition module of Epi Info 2002. RESULTS: At 1-year follow-up, 36 participants (64.3%) resumed menses and 20 (35.7%) remained amenorrheic. Mean BMI percentile at ROM was 27.1 (95% CI = 20.0-34.2). Fifty percent of participants who resumed menses, did so at a BMI percentile between the 14th and 39th percentile. CONCLUSION:: A BMI percentile range of 14th-39th percentile can be used to assign a treatment goal weight, with adjustments for prior weight, stage of pubertal development, and anticipated growth. (c) 2007 by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Int J Eat Disord, 2008. PMID: 18176951 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]. Int J Eat Disord. 2008 Jan 4.

Houston, Texas, February 22, 2008: Eating Disorders Awareness Week kicks off with Eating Disorders Awareness Conference of Houston. Perspectives on Treatment and Prevention, a CE conference for professionals and the public co-sponsored by The Menninger Clinic, the Mental Health Association of Greater Houston, Houston Psychological Association, Houston Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and The Healthy Weigh. Author and nationally recognized eating disorders psychologist Margo Maine, Ph.D., will present the keynote address, “What’s Age Got to Do With It?  Adult Women, Eating Disorders and Body Image Despair.”  Luncheon presenter Leslie Goldman, author of Locker Room Diaries, will share her experience with anorexia and how to construct empowering images for women to offset false body images perpetuated in the media. Other presentations will include: “Body Image Disturbance and Risk for Relapse” by the Menninger Eating Disorders Program’s Theresa Fassihi, Ph.D. and Deborah Henderson; 2-hour panel presentation featuring Deanna Hoelscher, Ph.D. on preventing obesity in children with positive eating messages; Carolyn Black Becker, Ph.D. on a prevention study conducted with sororities; and Jennifer Lindsay, RD, LD on eating disorders and family prevention. Conference at The Power Center offers 5.5 contact hours for LMFTs, LPCs, LCDCs, dieticians, social workers and psychologists licensed in Texas. Cost: $60 with CE credit, $35 without; $25 for students with valid ID. Rates include continental breakfast and lunch. Register at www.MenningerClinic.com, Calendar, Conferences and Forums. For more information call Menninger 713-275-5060. 

The Renfrew Center Foundation, the nation's leader in eating disorders training, presents Online Seminars for Healthcare Professionals. Each seminar offers 1 CEU and provides a variety of perspectives, tools and tactics to help treat eating disorders effectively. Cost: $25 per seminar. Space is limited. For more information or to register visit http://renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=98 or contact Loren Heywood at 1-877-367-3383. Dates and Locations listed below:

February 22, 2008: The Changing Face of Eating Disorders: Eating and Body Image Issues Among African-American Women. Presented by: Gayle Brooks, PhD, Vice President and Clinical Director of The Renfrew Center of Florida.

March 21, 2008: Countertransference in the Psychotherapy of Patients with Eating Disorders
Presented by: Doug Bunnell, PhD, Vice President and Director of Outpatient Clinical Services, The Renfrew Centers.

The Renfrew Center Foundation Presents The 2008 Seminars For Professionals (offering 6 CEUs). This year, The Renfrew Center Foundation has planned a series of three advanced, day-long training seminars addressing core issues in the treatment of eating disorders.  Refer to the schedule below to determine which eating disorder expert will be in your city and what specific topic will be covered.  For more information or to register, visit http://renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=107 or contact Loren Heywood at 1-877-367-3383.

Insatiable Hungers: Eating Disorders, Chemical Dependency and Depression in Women. Presented by: Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS, National Training Director, The Renfrew Center Foundation. Dates and locations: Hartford, CT – March 14; Louisville, KY—March 28; Columbia, SC – April 11; Milwaukee, WI – April 16; Ann Arbor, MI – April 18; Houston, TX – May 2; Harrisburg, PA – May 9; New York City, NY – May 30.

The Self of the Therapist: Exploring the Therapeutic Relationship. Presented by: Doug Bunnell, PhD, Vice President & Director of Outpatient Clinical Services, The Renfrew Centers. Dates and locations: Alexandria, VA –April 18 and Princeton, NJ – May 9.

Awakening the Silent Soul: Treating Eating Disorders From The Inside Out. Presented by: Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD, Assistant Clinical Director, The Renfrew Center of Florida; Date and Location: Atlanta, GA – May 2.

Uniondale, NY: National Eating Disorders Association-Long Island (NEDA-LI) Out on a Limb Series IX” Case Discussion Workshop. Special Topic: What Do I Do Now: Chronic and Severe Cases. Facilitators: Joann Carcaterra, DO-Physician, Vivian Delman, MPS, RD, CDN, Jeffrey DeSarbo, DO-Psychiatrist and Meg Maginn, LCSW. Practitioners working with eating disordered patients will inevitably encounter barriers, intractable issues and personal reactions that may create an impasse in treatment. Skill enhancement and collaboration techniques will allow professionals to better manage eating disorder cases. Contact hours for professionals. Continental breakfast included. Location: 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY from 9:30am-12:00pm (registration: 9:00am). Dates: May 2, 2008. Seats are limited and advanced registration is suggested. For more information call NEDA-LI at 516-794-0415 or visit www.neda-li.org.

Orlando, FL: IAEDP Symposium 2008 from April 3-6, 2008. It Takes Two to Tango: The Dance between Therapist and Patient.

Now Accepting Call for Proposals for the 18th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference - Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: The Power of Therapeutic Relationships in the Treatment of Eating Disorders.  Both clinical experience and empirical research emphasize the crucial importance of the treatment relationship during the course of psychotherapy. In order to further theoretical understanding and effective practice in eating disorders, the 2008 Renfrew Center Foundation Conference is devoted to an examination of therapeutic relationships. The Conference Committee invites proposals for workshops and posters on all aspects of this relationship. Quantitative and qualitative studies, conceptual formulations and clinical observations are welcome. Selected proposals will explore topics such as: Therapeutic Relationships Across the Continuum of Care; Effective Use of Counter-transference; Psychoneurology and Attachment; Therapeutic Impasses and Repair; Creating a Sense of Safety; Family and Friends as Therapeutic Agents; Engaging Reluctant Patients; Limit Setting; Expressions of Caring During Treatment; Therapist Self-Disclosure: Advantages and Disadvantages; Psychoeducation; Temperament and Genetic Factors; The Therapeutic Alliance in Group and Family Therapy; Building a Therapeutic Relationship in the Context of Trauma; Ending Therapy; Therapist Self-Care. For more information on submitting a proposal visit www.renfrew.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 and Community Events:  

Malibu, CA: The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP) Southern California Evening of Jazz under the Stars in Celebration of the National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. This evening will be filled with art, authors, documentaries and special guests. Date: Saturday, March 1, 2008 from 4:00 – 8:00pm at the Calimigos Ranch in Malibu, CA. For more information contact Nicole at nichole.damiani@psysolutions.com.

Georgia - Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Ridgeview Institute will be participating in Love Your Body events during the month of February, and National Eating Disorders Awareness Week – February 25 – March 1, 2008. For additional information on the events listed below call 770-434-4567.

Families to Families: Supporting My Loved One Towards Recovery From His/Her Eating Disorder (Free Workshop for the Community), Thursday, February 21, 2008 from 6:00 – 7:00pm: Eating disorders impact the entire family system. A panel of family members whose loved ones have struggled with eating disorders will discuss their roles in the recovery process. This discussion will include information on establishing healthy boundaries, modeling self-care, tips on how to love but not control, and ways to establish a family environment that promotes positive self-esteem and recovery. Presenter: Susan Vanous, LCSW. Location: Ridgeview Institute, Day Hospital Auditorium. Open to those interested in their own recovery, and family/support people. No pre-registration required. Cost: Free.

Special F.E.D. Support Group (Friends & family of people with eating disorders). Monday, February 25, 2008 from 6:00 – 7:30pm: On February 25, alumni and their families will join to share their stories of strength and hope, and will be available to answer questions. Eating disorders are complex problems which impact anyone close to the person struggling. Many difficult and important decisions must be made about treatment, work, school, and other life events. The FED group is an open community support group which provides education, support and strategies for coping with eating disorders in the home or within a social support network and offers guidance through difficult decision making. Facilitator: Ephrat Lipton, LCSW. Location: Ridgeview Institute, Young Adult Unit, Cottage E-East, Room 4 No pre-registration required. Cost: Free.


4th Annual Candlelight Vigil on Thursday, February 28, 2008 from 6:00 – 8:30pm: The Candlelight Vigil was originally developed by ANAD as a nationwide grassroots event dedicated to eating disorder awareness and prevention. Women’s Services Alumni Association is pleased to sponsor this vigil as an opportunity to promote healthy body image, good health and positive self esteem. Please join us for live music, speakers and a candle lighting ceremony to remember those past and present who have struggled with eating disorders. The ceremony will replace the regular Thursday evening Family to Family lecture. Location: Ridgeview Institute, Day Hospital Auditorium. No pre-registration required. Cost: Free. Candles will be provided.

Massachusetts: The Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA) is proud to present Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2008 Events. For more information on any of the events listed below visit www.medainc.org.

Quilt of Hope: Monday, February 25-Wednesday, February 27, 2008. Where: MEDA Headquarters, 92 Pearl Street, Newton MA 02458. Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm. This is a free event. Come to MEDA and add a patch to our Quilt! All materials provided. The finished product will be proudly displayed.

An Evening with Aimee Liu: Thursday, February 28, 2008. Where: Simmons College Gymnasium, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA. Time: 7:00-8:30pm, with a signing by the author to follow. Cost: $10 General Admission, $5 Students, free to Simmons students and staff. Tickets: contact Kristin Fabbri at 617-558-1881 ext. 15 or kristin.fabbri@medainc.org. Aimee Liu's most recent book is GAINING: THE TRUTH ABOUT LIFE AFTER EATING DISORDERS, published by Warner Books in 2007. GAINING is, in part, a sequel to Liu's very first book, SOLITAIRE (1979), which was also America's first anorexia memoir. Revisiting the questions of what really causes eating disorders and what it takes to fully recover, Liu interviewed leading researchers and more than 40 other women and men with histories of eating disorders.

Hope and Inspiration: Saturday, March 1, 2008. Where: MEDA Headquarters, 92 Pearl Street, Newton MA 02458, Time: 10:00-11:00am.

Uniondale, NY: National Eating Disorders Association – Long Island 2008 FREE Annual Public Conference, Saturday, March 1, 2008, 9:30am – 1:00pm. Not All Genes/Jeans are Made Alike: Eating Disorders Come in all Shapes and Sizes. Guest Speaker: Leslie Lipton, Author of: Unwell. Leslie is fully recovered and has become an advocate for eating disorder awareness and prevention. She has spoken at numerous colleges and universities and has appeared on television and radio bringing her message of hope. Leslie will take us on her journey through recovery from anorexia. She will discuss her dissent into this threatening illness and her fight to overcome it. Media and cultural pressures, coupled with genetic predisposition, create the foundation for the current epidemic of disordered eating and body loathing. Food, exercise and body obsession have become culturally accepted strategies for feeling better and managing stress, anxiety, and the demands of life. Explore how cultural pressures, and beliefs about body image and weight loss lead to the development of body dissatisfaction. Recognize how you are being influenced and learn new skills for empowerment, self-care and wellness. Location and Information: 516-794-0415 and www.neda-li.org, The Omni Building, 333 Earl Ovington Blvd. Uniondale, NY 11553. Lower Level Auditorium. Registration is required. $5.00 Donation is requested. Please arrive by 9:00am. To register call NEDA-LI at 516-794-0415.
 

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. 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.

Treatment Center Spotlight:  

California:

California Adolescent Residential Treatment News - Center for Discovery: Center for Discovery's Eating Disorder Program is a comprehensive residential treatment program dedicated solely to the treatment of adolescent males and females suffering with eating disorders. Discovery offers a professional, structured environment with the comfort and nurturing of a serene home-style setting with several locations in California. The individualized and intensive treatment experience and twenty-four hour supervision is particularly effective in identifying and addressing the destructive behaviors and underlying emotional issues of the eating disorder. The Discovery program includes an integrated family approach with one to two private family sessions weekly, a weekly family education and support group and therapeutic family meals. Treatment also includes individual therapy, group education, narratives, expressive art therapy, emotion-management skills training, family support development, medical assessment, psychiatric consultations, and nutritional components. Discovery is a preferred provider to many insurance plans and they will assist families in verifying their insurance benefits as well as creating a financial plan for continued care. For more information call at 800-760-3934 or visit www.centerfordiscovery.com. 

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. 

Carlsbad, CA: Treatment Center News - Montecatini: Montecatini staff celebrated the holiday season, and rang in the New Year with their patients and their families. "Two thousand seven has been an exciting year for Montecatini, including our C.A.R.F. Accreditation and we are looking forward to great things in 2008." - Danielle Lullo, Executive Director. Montecatini is dedicated to helping adolescent girls and adult women struggling with eating disorders find their way to long-term, successful recovery. They understand each individual is unique and because Montecatini is a small facility, they are able to design a detailed and individualized treatment program for each and every patient. To find out more about the program at Montecatini, call 760-436-8930 or www.montecatinieatingdisorder.com. Happy New Year from all of the staff at Montecatini!

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:

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.

Florida:

Miami, FL: Oliver-Pyatt Centers Announce New Miami Location: The Oliver-Pyatt Center of Miami is opening in June 2008 and is currently accepting CVs/resumes for various positions, from clinical staff to general office and administrative positions. The Center will offer high quality, comprehensive Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient programs for the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and exercise addiction. A maximum of eight clients in each of their two programs will be supported by a multidisciplinary team. The Center’s programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, addressing the core issues driving the eating disorder while providing the tools needed to live a meaningful life, free from food and weight preoccupation. They believe that one-to-one therapy is the cornerstone of effective eating disorder treatment. Each client receives a minimum of six individual therapy sessions per week. The highly individualized approach to treatment is provided in an intimate environment with a high staff to client ratio. The Center’s innovative protocols are grounded in a thorough understanding of eating disorders, incorporating state of the art approaches, outcome data, research, and current medical knowledge. They believe that full recovery from eating disorders is possible when the individual is provided with effective treatment. The program is founded by Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, a board certified psychiatrist. Dr. Oliver-Pyatt has created programs which are known for integrating compassionate treatment with scientifically sound, effective protocols. For more information, visit www.oliverpyattcenters.com. If interested in employment, email Vicki Kroviak at vkroviak@oliverpyattcenters.com.

Nevada:

Center for Hope of the Sierras – Transitional Program Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Center for Hope of the Sierras offers residential treatment and a step-down transitional program for the treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and related disorders. The Transitional Program is an opportunity for patients to apply the skills they learned during their residential stay to a more real-life living situation. Transitional patients live outside of the Center, but attend activities and therapy sessions. Although the Transition Program is an optional program, it is one most of our patients opt to participate in. Several of the benefits of enrollment in the transition program include participation in transition group several nights throughout the week, offering a highly individualized and supportive environment, helping patients cope with the new challenges that arise as they step further into independent living. This combined with our Residential program result in high recovery success rates.
To learn more about Center for Hope of the Sierras, set up a tour of our center, or arrange a speaking event for your organization, contact Maria E. Dias at medias@crchealth.com, call her direct 775-225-5102, or visit www.CenterforHopeoftheSierras.com. Also, feel free to contact our National Resource Center for more information at 877-637-6237 or via email resourcecenter@crchealth.com.

North Carolina:

Carolina House, a residential eating disorders treatment facility in Durham, NC: Beginning in January 2008, Carolina House will be hosting an Open House on the first Monday of every other month. The first three open houses will be held on January 7, 2008, March 3, 2008, and May 5, 2008 from 4-5 PM. In addition to hors d’ouvres and a tour of the facility, guests will have an opportunity to engage in an eating disorders treatment discussion with clinical staff, explore national referral options, and consider the Carolina House program and treatment model for persons in need of a residential level of care. The Open House is appropriate for physicians, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counselors, dieticians, nurses, University personnel, students, and other healthcare professionals interested in or specializing in eating disorders treatment. For additional information, contact Shellie Dowdy, Professional Relations Coordinator, at 919-372-7949 or sdowdy@crchealth.com.

Charlotte, NC - Treatment Center News - New Treatment Facility: The Renfrew Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Charlotte location.

Oregon:

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.

Tennessee:

Nashville, TN - Treatment Center News - New Treatment Facility: The Renfrew Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new facility 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.

Texas:

New Treatment Center in Central Texas: Austin Sendero – a Member of CRC Health Group. Austin Sendero, located on 25 acres in the rolling hills of Central Texas, is scheduled to open February 24th, 2008. We are currently looking for therapists (PhD, LMFT, LPC, LCSW), dietitians, a chef, RN/LVN/CNA, a part-time psychiatrist and a part-time physician to join our dynamic team of eating disorder professionals. Our unique treatment program will focus on fitness as we help males and females – ages 17 and above - heal from their eating disorder and develop stronger and healthier minds and bodies. If you are interested in learning more about Austin Sendero, contact our executive director, Brad Kennington, MA, LMFT, LPC at 512-213-9496 or bkennington@crchealth.com.

Virginia:

Richmond, VA - 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 childrens programs. Patients receive the same Christian-based treatment and specialized therapies as the Remuda Programs in Arizona. For more information, contact Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders at 1-800-445-1900. 

Wisconsin:

Rogers Memorial Hospital, a nationally recognized leader in eating disorders treatment, is growing! The nonprofit hospital’s Eating Disorder Center expansion broadens their nationally recognized eating disorders facility and features evidence-based treatment for adults with co-occurring anxiety disorders. The expansion decreases waitlists, improves patient privacy and provides treatment in an intimate, home-like setting. Highlights include: individualized care from several psychiatrists; an experienced multidisciplinary treatment team; a comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment plan; emphasis on patient and family education; a comprehensive case management/coordination of continuing care; and access to on-site experts for additional clinical consultations. Rogers Memorial has separate programs for males, females, adolescents, and individuals with co-occurring anxiety disorders. The primary goals of treatment are to achieve nutritional stability, to identify and correct errors in thinking (such as body image distortions and perfectionism), and to address other obstacles to maintaining recovery. Inpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment services are available, meaning the level of care can be adjusted dynamically without major relocation. Treatment components include: family, group and individual therapy; experiential therapy; substance abuse counseling; consulting psychologists; spiritual counseling; one-to-one support; a family and friends program; community outings and therapeutic passes. Rogers Memorial Hospital-Delafield will open soon and is now accepting referrals. Early intervention is the key to improving the quality of your patients’ lives. Call Leah Schwechel at 800-767-4411 ext. 310 or visit www.rogerseatingdisorders.org. (PAID)

Support Groups Led by Professionals:

Manassas, VA: Crossroads Counseling implementing a 10 week multi-disciplinary Intensive Outpatient Program for women and teens suffering with anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. It is geared for individuals who are ready for a step down structured program after hospitalization or for those looking for more than weekly therapy. Treatment modalities will include a wide variety of group therapies, with both a cognitive behavioral and Biblical perspective. Participants will utilize their creativity to heal through music, art and experiential writing. Clients will be actively involved in groups for anxiety, body image, codependency, meal processing, nutrition, positive thinking, and spirituality. Inner strength and beauty, media imagery, and the development of healthy and constructive coping skills will be discussed and explored. The goal of treatment is to gain a deeper understanding for how recovery from an eating disorder can contribute to a richer life experience and be part of the exciting discovery of a more purposeful life. For more information contact mannhardt@comcast.net or call 703-743-1253.

For more listings of professionally led support groups, follow this link: http://www.edreferral.com/Professional_Support_Groups_and_Workshops.htm 

Free Support Groups (scan down):

ANAD of Northern NJ: A morning of support and information for individuals seeking recovery from an eating disorder, and for their family members and friends. The multi-family support groups meet on the 1st Saturday of every month (2nd Saturday for major holiday weekends) 9:30 – 11:00 AM, on-site registration begins at 9:15. Held at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, across from the Livingston Mall. Facilitated by professional and recovered leaders; adolescents are welcome. For more information contact Barbara Reese, LCSW at 973-783-2292, mailbox #3 or go to www.ANAD.org. Groups are free and open to the public; donations are accepted for the advocacy work of ANAD. Volunteer positions available. 

For additional listings of Free Support Groups follow this link: http://www.edreferral.com/Support_Groups_for_Eating_Disorders.htm 

Employment Opportunities:

Princeton, NJ: Eating Disorder Therapist at the University Medical Center at Princeton. The University Medical Center at Princeton is a leading teaching hospital with an impressive 30-year history. Exceptionally personal and progressive, their 308-bed acute care hospital consistently receives top national rankings. In this integral role, the selected candidate will provide case management and primary psychotherapy with inpatients and outpatients suffering from eating disorders from childhood, adolescence, and throughout adulthood. As part of an interdisciplinary team, they will turn to your skills and expertise for completing all components of psychosocial assessments and performing the following responsibilities: • Provides primary individual, group and family psychotherapy to patients in all phases of treatment, with broad age ranges, predominantly of adolescents and young adults, and diagnoses of Eating, Mood, Anxiety, and DSM-IV Axis I Disorders as well as Axis II Disorder • Coordinates the development and implementation of the multidisciplinary treatment plan • Communicates effectively the essential clinical features of each case with utilization reviewers and monitors patient attendance in scheduled program and length of stay • Manages all aspects discharge planning • Provides specialized psychotherapy, psychoeducation groups and Multi-family groups according to education and training.  Their qualifications include a Master’s Degree in social sciences with NJ licensure (LSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC) or PhD/PsyD with permit or licensure. Previous experience in treating eating disorders or within an inpatient setting also desired. They offer excellent benefits and a team-oriented work environment. Please email a resume to esaunders@princetonhcs.org, or fax to 609-279-9114. EOE. Learn more and apply online at www.princetonhcs.org.

Dallas, Texas: The Walker Wellness Clinic: The Walker Wellness Clinic is an intensive outpatient program specializing in the treatment of formal eating disorders that provides patient care for a local and national patient population. They are currently looking for a psychologist who is interested in joining their clinic in Dallas, Texas. The psychologist must be licensed and have clinical experience in collaborating with a treatment team. Moreover, clinical knowledge and experience in working with comorbidity diagnoses and eating disorders in an inpatient or day hospital setting would be advantageous. The psychologist will be required to provide psychotherapy on an individual, group, and family basis as well as conduct comprehensive psychological testing. The current positions available are for full-time and part-time salaried employment with growth opportunities. For more information about The Walker Wellness Clinic visit www.walkerwellness.com and please respond by email only.  

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.

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.

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