1. Aftercare Group: This group meets Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm and Tuesday evenings 5:30-7:00pm. The group is an open group consisting of individuals in recovery, that have completed an eating disorders program at EDC-D or other national programs. Cost: $50 per group.

2. DBT Skills Training: The adult group meets Monday evenings 5:00-6:30pm; the adolescent group meets Tuesday evenings from 4:00-5:30pm. The group consists of didactic and experiential education in four different skill areas: core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Cost: $75 per group.

3. Body Image 101: This group meets Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30pm. The group is a 12-week ongoing group utilizing cognitive behavioral and experiential techniques to mend the relationship between a woman and her body. Cost: $50 per group.

4. Eating Disorders Anonymous: This group meets every Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm. It is a free, open support group for individuals suffering and recovering from eating disorders. The meetings are held at the Glendale YMCA, 4500 E. Kentucky Avenue Denver, CO.

5. Family and Friends Support Group: This group meets the first and third Thursday of each month from 6:00-8:30pm. The group is for families and friends of individuals suffering with eating disorders to come discuss their problems, concerns and successes. To RSVP or for questions contact Enola Gorham at 720-889-4231. The meetings held at Eating Disorder Foundation of the Rockies, 3003 East Third Ave, Suite 110, Denver, CO.

Denver, CO - Minding the Body Support Group: Minding the Body helps individuals struggling to establish positive lifestyles after Gastric Bypass surgery or other weight loss programs. Weekly groups provide participants with the tools, support, and skills to: maintain positive weight goals, deal with issues that may interfere with weight loss maintenance, and interact with others in various stages of the weight maintenance process. Meeting time: every Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. Cost: $75 per group. For more information call 303-771-0861 or visit www.bodymindandhealth.com.  

Florida Treatment Center News - “Real World Setting for Eating Disorder Treatment.” Milestones ED Program is pleased to announce their new location in Cooper City, Florida (West of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida).  Milestones offers a program of recovery for those suffering with anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating, and related disorders as well as the issues often accompanying an eating disorder. Participants are afforded the opportunity of preparing their own meals, supervised grocery shopping, attending local support groups, and attending a full schedule of individual and group therapies.  Their residential campus consists of several two bedroom/two bathroom “upscale” townhouse-style homes situated within a gated community featuring several amenities (pool and recreation area, fully equipped gym, walking and jogging trails, etc.). The program has been designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking a “non-hospital” environment yet needing the support and structure necessary to gain a foothold on their recovery from an eating disorder. In effect, the program offers a “seamless” transition from the treatment setting back into the home environment. A fully integrated professional staff is able to facilitate a level of care that is as comprehensive as a traditional hospital based program without the restrictive elements inherent in most settings offering ED treatment. To learn more about Milestones, call 800-347-2364 or visit www.milestonesprogram.org.

Minneapolis, MN Treatment Center News - The Emily Program: The Emily Program now offers an Intensive Day Program. The Intensive Day Program provides intensive day treatment for individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and eating disorder not otherwise specified. This program is designed to meet the needs of clients needing more intensive treatment, support, and structure. The Emily Program Intensive Day Treatment meets each weekday for 6-7 hours and includes a multifamily group and mealtime on Saturday. The Intensive Day Program combines group therapy, therapeutic meals, experiential therapies, meal planning, psychoeducation, alternative therapies and family therapy. The level of support and therapeutic involvement within the Intensive Day Program is higher than other less intensive outpatient programs. The longer length of treatment day allows for more successful symptom interruption, more adequate weight restoration and more intensive and more frequent level of participation in group therapy. It can prevent hospitalization, which can be costly and disrupting to everyday life. Finally, it provides comprehensive treatment which addresses psychological, nutritional and medical needs in a comfortable and conducive setting. The Emily Program provides exceptional care and treatment for individuals struggling with eating disorders. Their personalized approach promotes healing in a safe, supportive environment. They welcome male and female clients of all ages with anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating and binge eating disorders. The Emily Program is comprised of well-trained, caring and skilled therapists, dietitians, and psychiatrists with extensive experience in the treatment of eating disorders. For more information, call 651-645-5323 or visit www.emilyprogram.com.

Missouri Treatment Center News - Castlewood Treatment Center: Castlewood Treatment Center offers a comprehensive continuum of care for stabilization and long-term recovery from eating disorders.  From the residential level through the outpatient services, this program is specifically designed for individualized care, treatment planning and follow up. The residential level of care is designed for stabilization and restoration of healthy eating habits in a comfortable, homelike environment.  The residential program has a maximum of 10 clients.  Each client sees their primary therapist in four individual sessions per week as well as one weekly session with the psychiatrist and one weekly session with the dietitian.  The program week consists of approximately 40 hours of group therapy. Each room is well appointed and uniquely decorated and has its own full bath.  There are no more than two clients per room. For more information visit www.castlewoodtc.com.

Charlotte, NC Treatment Center News - New Residential Treatment Facility: The Renfrew Center, the country's first residential eating disorder treatment facility, is pleased to announce the opening of a brand new facility in Charlotte, North Carolina in Spring 2007. This will be the 8th Renfrew Center location on the East Coast. Programs and services will include: Day Treatment Program; Intensive Outpatient Program; 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 site.  

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

Support for Parents:  

Royal Oak, MI - Parent Coaching Program: William Beaumont Hospital's Pediatric Department introduces the Nancy Rambeau Hough Parent Coaching Program for parents of adolescents struggling with eating disorders.  The Parent Coaching Program has been specifically developed to assist parents in effectively supporting their adolescents through the eating disorder recovery process, while simultaneously providing them with encouragement. Dealing with families that are actively struggling with eating disorders can be very stressful and frustrating even for the most skilled treatment providers. Therefore, a goal of this program is to enhance treatment services offered within the community. The Parent Coaching Program is aimed at enhancing parental competence and skill as well as increasing pro-active parental involvement in their adolescent’s recovery. Participant Criteria: parents of adolescents (18 years of age or younger) dealing with active eating disorder issues; a commitment to attend and participate in the 12 week program; adolescent needs to be actively engaged in treatment with a therapist and pediatrician (minimally, through the duration of this program). Time and location: weekly group for 12 weeks, Wednesday from 7:00-8:30pm at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI. Facilitator: Stephanie B. Milstein, Ph.D., Contact: 248-551-2385.   

Omaha, NE – Family Support Group. The Eating Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital of Omaha, Nebraska offers a family support group to all former, outpatient and inpatient families. The group meets the third Monday of every month from 4:30- 6:00pm in the Children's Hospital Glow conference room. This program provides families much needed support to make recovery possible and successful.  For more information or to reserve a seat call 402-955-6190.  

Ithaca, NY - Parent Support Group: This group meets every other week, alternating Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension. This is a free support group for parents and loved ones of young people with eating disorders. For more information contact Nancy Potter at the Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-272-2292.  

New York, NY – Free Friends and Family Monthly Support Group: This support group is for those who are concerned about a friend or family member who may have an eating disorder. The group meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6pm - 7:15pm at The Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia at The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy at 1841 Broadway, 4th floor, NY, NY, phone 212-333-3444.  

Salt Lake City, UT - New Life Foundation free friends and family support group: The Friends and Family Support Group is held on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from 5:30-6:30 pm. This self-help support group offers an opportunity to gain insight and awareness about how to support a loved one during his/her recovery. The group is held at New Life Foundation 1255 East 3900 South, Ste 301 (3rd Floor). Visit the website for more information www.newlifefoundation.cc or call Sabrina Martinez at 801-983-6441.    

Support Groups:  

Birmingham, AL – Free Eating Disorder Support Group: Sponsored by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. This group meets every Monday from 6:30-8:00pm at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church Main Building Room on 318 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills, AL. This group is designed to provide: support and recovery information for those living with any eating disorder; resources and hope to the community regarding eating disorders and recovery; a common ground for sharing experiences and honest feedback in a safe environment. The last Monday of each month is Family Night where the focus is on providing support to family and friends of those living with an eating disorder. For more information contact Angela Camp at 205-871-4443. Information can also be requested via email at anadbham@aol.com.  

Beverly Hills, CA - Free Weekly Drop-in Support Group meetings sponsored by Linda Blakeley, Ph.D. and ANAD. The group meets every Tuesday at 7:45pm. For more information call 310-286-9171 or visit  www.drlindablakeley.com.

Beverly Hills, CA - FREE EDO Support Group meetings sponsored by Linda Blakeley, Ph.D. These meetings are held twice a month on Thursday evenings at 8pm. For more information go to www.Drlindablakeley.com or call 310-286-9171.

Del Mar/San Diego, CA – Weekly Eating Disorder Anonymous Meeting at Casa Palmera in Del Mar, CA Every Friday at 7:30 to 8:30 Address: 14750 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92014 For more information please contact Kamran at (858) 775-7752 or Kamran@casapalmera.com.  

Laguna Beach, CA. FREE ANAD Support Group: South Coast Medical Center hosts a FREE eating disorder support group every Monday, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The group meets in the hospital's Community Room. South Coast Medical Center is located at 31872 Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. To register or for more information, call Maggie Baumann at (949) 240-7806 or email maggie-b@cox.net.

Laguna Hills, CA - ANAD Support Group. This group meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm. The group is located at 23461 South Pointe Drive, Suite 190, Laguna Hills, CA. For more information contact Kay Poggi at 949-498-5018.   kaypoggi@yahoo.com

Los Angeles, CA Support Groups: Two process groups for women, one for those over 30, and one for women 18 to 30, with all types of eating disorders. This is a safe place to talk about the issues behind calories, thinness and obsession with body image. This group will take place in a supportive, confidential setting. Develop understanding and trust with others as you work through the complexities of family, relationships, and self esteem. Groups meet Monday and Wednesday evenings. For more information call Dr. Janet K. Smith, 310-473-6169 or visit  www.weighty-issues.com.

Oakland and San Francisco, CA Support Groups: New group forming in Oakland and two openings in on-going eating disorder group in San Francisco. Combining 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, has been licensed 13 years, specializing 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.

Oakland and Walnut Creek, CA Support Groups: Facilitator - Rose P. Phelps, MFT, Certified Group Psychotherapist and President of the Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society.  This group offers members an arena in which to find support, deal with challenges and learn to nurture themselves and others. For more information call 510-658-4344 for interview or email rosepmft@aol.com.  

Ongoing Compulsive Eating Support Groups meets Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons in Oakland, CA. The orientation of this group is psychodynamic integrated with cognitive behavioral techniques and imagery. Using a non-diet approach, the facilitators help clients explore the underlying emotional, familial and cultural issues that lie at the heart of compulsive eating and body hatred. Clients learn to recognize their body's cues of hunger and satisfaction, and develop a positive body image. For more information, call Caryn Gottfried, MFT at 510-531-0947 or Dana Schwartz, MFT at 510-663-8783 or email danaschwartz510@email.com.  

San Diego, CA – Free Support Group. Free eating disorders anonymous group in San Diego on Wednesday nights. The group starts at 7:30pm and is located at Harmony Grove. For more information call 800-990-8052 or visit www.harmony-grove.com.

San Francisco, CA Support Group: Celebrate Your Body - A Women's Support Group for Transforming Negative Body Image on Tuesday evenings from 7:15 - 9:15pm. Women have few places where they can talk openly about negative and positive feelings about their bodies. They carry these feelings alone, increasing their confusion and shame. Through writing, discussion and meditations they tell their stories, explore how they developed negative body image, share resources and brainstorm how to manage body image experiences. With the support of other women, attendees will learn to nurture, celebrate and honor the wisdom of their body. For information visit  www.celebrateyourbody.com. To register call Nomi Dekel, MA, MFT at 415-457-3468 or 510-234-8458.  

Sierra Madre, CA Support Groups: Two low fee therapy groups are available on Wednesday evenings in Sierra Madre, CA. The groups are process groups and focus on the underlying issues that maintain eating disorders. Also available are two new fun and creative workshops on the inner critic and the caregiver within. For more information call Bette Ozburn  MS, LMFT at 909 392-3731.

West Los Angeles/Brentwood, CA – Support group for women dealing with compulsive overeating. This group is for women over 40 and it is designed to explore underlying issues, family-of-origin concerns, and current manifestations of behaviors. 12-step friendly, but not required. Intake is required.  The group meets Tuesday, 7:30-9 pm. For information, contact Jack Nelson Soll, MFT, at 310-471-2210 or JNSoll@aol.com.  

Brevard County, FL – Free ANAD support group. The group meets every Thursday evening at 7:30 pm. The last Thursday of each month is a multi-family group for support persons to join their loved ones. For more information contact BrevardANAD@aol.com or 321-259-6842.  

Ft. Lauderdale, FL – ED Support Group: This is an ongoing support group for anyone suffering with an eating disorder. The group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and takes place every 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday evening of each month from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the Milestones campus in West Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  For more information call 954-272-0806.  

Ft. Myers, FL - Ongoing eating disorder group: This is an ongoing therapy group open to anyone struggling with an eating disorder. Group therapy provides a safe environment for the individual to process their successes as well as their struggles towards recovery. Group is facilitated by a licensed professional. Meets Wednesdays from 4 - 5:30 Please call Liza for more information or for a screening interview at 239-931-4444.

Florida – Free Support Group: The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders is holding a support group for men and women with anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders at Florida Hospital Memorial Division, Ormond Beach Campus, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For additional information call 386-437-9590 or email  janet0409@hotmail.com.  

Newton, MA - Free Support Group: Hope and Inspiration is a free drop-in group that takes place the first Saturday of every month from 10-11am at the MEDA (an eating disorder treatment and prevention organization) office in Newton, located at 92 Pearl Street. During the hour, a recovered individual shares his or her story of recovery, leaving time for discussion and questions. Contact MEDA at 617-558-1881 ext. 12 for more information or visit  www.medainc.org.

Baltimore, MD –  Largely Positive is a free support group open to adults of size. The mission of Largely Positive is to promote health and self-esteem among larger people. The Health at Every Size philosophy is not opposed to weight loss, but is opposed to dieting and other unhealthy weight loss measures. Meetings are held at 2002 Clipper Park Road, Suite 110, Baltimore, Maryland and take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Please contact Deborah Kauffmann, RD, LDN for more information at 410-235-8300 or healthateverysize@comcast.net.

Baltimore, MD -- ANAD of Baltimore- A FREE weekly support group open to those with bulimia, binge-eating disorder, or anorexia.  Parents, family, friends, or those wanting to learn more about eating disorders are also welcome.  ANAD meets every Monday from 5:30-6:45 at Ascension Lutheran Church (7601 York Rd. Towson, MD 21204).  For more information call Sharon Peterson, LCSW-C at The Resource Group 410-337-7772.

Webster Groves, MO-- Free support group: Castlewood Treatment Center: Circle of Friends Thursday nights 5-6:30 204 E. Lockwood Webster Groves, MO. For more information visit www.castlewoodtc.com.

New York, NY - Free Eating Disorder Support Group: This group meets the first Monday of every month from 8:30-9:45pm. The group is free and open to anyone suffering from an eating disorder or body image difficulty. The group is run by therapists who are trained and on staff at The Eating Disorder Resource Center in NYC. Call 212-989-3987 to reserve a spot. Support Group Location: 24 E. 12th St.   

New York, NY – Eating and Body Image Groups: The Women's Therapy Centre Institute is offering six week groups on eating and body image problems. The therapist-led groups will look at the psychological issues behind the meaning of fat and thin, obsessive thinking, how to feed oneself when hungry and stop when full - as well as how to eliminate bingeing.  For more information call the WTCI at 212-721-7005.

Cincinnati/West Chester, OH Recovery support/therapy groups - Two eating disorder groups forming for mid-September 2006: A sixteen session group for adults with anorexia nervosa/bulimia nervosa is available. Another, separate group is for adults with compulsive overeating/binge eating disorders is also available. Both groups are led by a clinical psychologist, with two guest lectures by nutritionists. Group members will learn and practice recovery tools, healthy coping, relationship and self-care skills, all while reducing social isolation in the group. Members must be in psychotherapy at least twice a month and have a primary care physician. To refer a client or learn more about the groups, call Dr. Teri Role-Warren at 513-779-9298 ext. 1 or visit www.DRTERI.COM.

Ambler, PA: Bariatric Surgery Support/Therapy Groups: For more information about support groups in your area contact Carol Signore, LMFT, at 215-540-9675 or email Carol@myselfdesign.com.  

Glenside, PA - Ongoing support groups: Girls' Group Tuesdays, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Women's Group Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. NEW: Sundays, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Explore thoughts & feelings in a supportive & safe environment. The use of art, creative writing & dialog uniquely honors each woman's struggles & triumphs. Facilitated by Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC Board Certified Art Psychotherapist & Licensed Professional Counselor 215.885.0642x1 or mdeanx2@delaware.net. Individual & family counseling, supervision and professional training available.

Philadelphia, PA - Free monthly support group sponsored by ANAD (Nat. Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders).  This group is held in Philadelphia center city starting the second week of September. Group meets second Saturday of each month. Open discussion, exchanging of ideas, experiences, feelings and thoughts. All questions and inquiries are welcome. Contact Deborah Reeves at 215-732-1612 or email at dr@healing-minds.com. All calls are kept confidential.

Orem, UT Free Support Group: Eating Disorders Anonymous, 12-Step Group. This group meets at 7:00 pm on Thursdays and Sundays. Gain more desire for recovery as you, along with others, share experiences of strength and hope. For more information contact the Center for Change at 1-888-224-8250.

Salt Lake City, UT - New Life Foundation free support group: The Recovery Support Group is held every Wednesday from 5:30- 6:30 pm. This self-help support group for individuals suffering from an eating disorder offers a chance to gain hope and strength for recovery. The group is held at New Life Foundation 1255 East 3900 South, Ste 301 (3rd Floor). Visit the website for more information www.newlifefoundation.cc or call Sabrina Martinez at 801-983-6441.  

International Support Groups:  

Toronto, Canada Support Group: This is an ongoing group for women with body image and eating disorder issues. This is a participatory group where clients can explore deeper issues and feelings in a safe and confidential environment. Clients will learn how to get in touch with and express themselves in ways that are honouring and authentic. $15 per session. For more information contact Yana Hoffman CCDC at 416-534-2816.  

Online Support Group:  

On-Line Support: Milestones sponsors an online support forum for anyone seeking support for themselves or a loved one with an eating disorder. The group’s membership reached more than 2,800 subscribers – the forum is open to anyone wishing to participate and can be accessed at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/milestonesinrecovery.  

On-Line Message Forum for Caregivers: Free, lightly moderated message forum for parents and caregivers of eating disordered children at www.eatingwithyouranorexic.com.

FREE on-line support program for those struggling with eating disorders and related issues offered by Prazamana Foundation. To join, log onto www.prazamana.org. Additionally, to learn about scholarships funded programs visit www.prazamana.org or www.prazamana.com.

Employment Opportunities:  

Oconomowoc, WI - Rogers Memorial Hospital: Patient Care and/or Residential Services are currently seeking a Director of Residential Services, a leadership position working collaboratively with medical directors to coordinate the development of residential services. He/She is responsible for overall management of residential units, including directly assessing staff performance, scheduling, performance improvement and treatment planning. The Director of Residential Services oversees activities in the continuity of care for patients as well as functions related to regulatory and fiscal compliance. To apply, visit the website at www.rogershospital.org and complete an online application.

Office Space Available:

West Los Angeles/Santa Monica, CA: Office space available to share. Furnished West Los Angeles/Santa Monica therapy office available for rent by day and half day, 2nd floor, open able windows, residential view, 17ft x11ft, one block west of Centinela on Ocean Park Blvd., freeway and restaurant convenient, parking space for therapist, easy street parking for clients, waiting room with private exit, and call light system. Price is negotiable. Location: 3331 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, 90405.
For more information contact Antonia Noble Ludwig 310 262 4717, antonianoble@gmail.com.

Research Studies on Eating Disorders:  

The National Institute of Mental Health - The NIMH is sponsoring a study assessing appetite and reward in eating disorders. Researchers need women who are 18 to 45 years old who are recovered from anorexia and/or bulimia nervosa and who are not taking psychoactive medications. Studies are taking place at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The study involves the completion of interviews and questionnaires and subjects undergo a non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. There is no X-ray exposure. Travel expenses are covered and participants will be paid upon completion of the study. For more information call 1-866-265 9289, email edresearch@upmc.edu or visit the website www.anbn.org.

The National Institute of Mental Health - Research on Genes and Eating Disorders: The National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring a multicenter, international study seeking to determine whether a gene or genes might predispose individuals to develop anorexia nervosa. They need families with at least two relatives (e.g., sisters, brothers, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents) who have or had anorexia nervosa, and who would be willing to participate. The study involves the completion of interviews, questionnaires and a blood draw. Participants do not need to travel and will be paid upon completion of the study. For more information call 1-888-895-3886, email EDResearch@upmc.edu or visit www.angenetics.org.

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.

Master's Research Project on Eating Disorder Recovery/Relapse Prevention: The goal of this project is to learn more about the ways in which women with disordered eating histories recover and/or prevent relapse. If you fit the below criteria, and are willing to be interviewed for 60-75 minutes, email the researcher at rbgoren@gmail.com.  All identifiable information will be altered and all information you provide will be kept confidential. The criteria for this study are as follows: currently self-identify as a female or woman, or identified as female or woman while experiencing the eating disorder/disordered eating symptoms; over the age of 18; have a history of an eating disorder or disordered eating, which can include at least one of the following (a diagnosis of an eating disorder or disordered eating from a clinician, provider, therapist, counselor, or licensed professional in the field; a self-diagnosis and experience of having food, weight, body image issues, and related concerns interfere with your life for 6 months or longer; previously engaged in behaviors of anorexia, bulimia, exercise addition, binge-eating disorder, compulsive overeating, or disordered eating for 6 months or longer); currently no longer engaging in eating disorder behaviors and/or your eating disorder/disordered eating no longer interferes with your life. You do not have to consider yourself "recovered" nor do you have to have been through a traditional treatment program, as long as you are not currently actively engaging in eating disordered behaviors. Interviews will be conducted in the in-person in the New England region or via telephone until February 2007.

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

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

Anorexia Nervosa PDA Study:The University of Chicago is conducting a research study designed to examine the relationship between anorexia nervosa and various daily life experiences and personality. They are seeking women age 18 and over with symptoms of anorexia nervosa for participation in an outpatient study. Participants will be asked to use a personal digital assistant (PDA) for 2 weeks to record their mood, stress level, and eating behaviors and attitudes at various times throughout the day. For information call Peter Doyle at 773-702-0789 and mention your interest in the Anorexia Nervosa PDA Study, directed by Daniel le Grange, Ph.D., or email pdastudy@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu.

Inspirational:  

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Books, Resources and Media:  

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Shame and Anger: The Criticism Connection by Brock Hansen, LCSW. This new book explores the evolutionary psychology of the primary affects of shame and anger, their connection to one another, and their significance for dealing with criticism and self-criticism. The chapter on toxic shame is especially relevant for eating disorders, and the chapters on quieting shame and anger to deal with criticism situations are also applicable. Written for the use of general readers and clients, the book offers clear and detailed descriptions of techniques for quieting these powerful and potentially disruptive emotional reactions and reframing criticism as useful feedback. The book also discusses approaches for effectively delivering criticism without shaming that can be used by parents, supervisors in the workplace, friends, family, and anyone who wishes to give effective input to others while maintaining positive and caring relationships. Brock Hansen, LCSW is a clinical social worker and personal effectiveness coach in private practice in Washington, DC. He has over thirty-five years experience counseling clients with eating disorders and other shame based disorders.  Shame and Anger: The Criticism Connection, will be available in 2007 in paperback at Amazon.com and through other online booksellers. Ebooks and paperbacks are now available through www.Lulu.com. To see a preview of the book, go to www.lulu.com/browse/preview.php?fCID=264018.  For further information contact the author at brockhansenlcsw@aol.com.

Unwell: A Novel, By Leslie Lipton. The story of a teen led astray by the allure of thinness, beauty, and its potential power to change her life, Unwell is a powerful psychological journey into the world of eating disorders. Lipton ultimately reveals the societal illness at the heart of anorexia nervosa; not simply our obsession with appearance, but the loneliness and pain adolescents accurately perceive as one of the burdens of maturity. For more information or to order go to www.iuniverse.com.

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