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 EDReferral.com Newsletter - May, 2011

 

 

Current Research and News:  

30 % of women would trade at least one year of their life to achieve their ideal body weight and shape. Latest research conducted for new eating disorder charity The Succeed Foundation, in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE), has found that 30% of women would trade at least one year of their life to achieve their ideal body weight and shape. Dr Phillippa Diedrichs from the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England, said, "The survey took place on university campuses around the UK. The findings highlight that body image is an issue for all women and not just adolescent girls, as is often thought. "The other really important finding is that the majority of women surveyed said that more needs to be done to promote positive body image on their university campuses. "In response to this, this weekend the Succeed Foundation in collaboration with the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England, is launching 'The Succeed Body Image Programme'. The programme is based on over eight years of scientific research. This research has shown that similar programmes overseas are effective in reducing the onset of eating disorders and in promoting positive body image among women at university. "The Succeed Body Image Programme is designed by experts, but will be run on university campuses throughout the UK by the students themselves. It's an extremely exciting programme that has amazing potential to improve the health of British women."

The research has also found that in order to achieve their ideal body weight and shape:

-- 16% would trade 1 year of their life
-- 10% would trade 2-5 years of their life
-- 2% would trade 6-10 years of their life
-- 1% would trade 21 years or more of their life

The survey conducted at British Universities by Dr Diedrichs also discovered that in order to achieve their ideal body weight and shape, 26% of the women surveyed were willing to sacrifice at least one of the following:

-- £5000 from their annual salary (13%)
-- A promotion at work (8%)
-- Achieving a first class honours degree (6%)
-- Spending time with their partner (9%)
-- Spending time with their family (7%)
-- Spending time with their friends (9%)
-- Their health (7%)

The survey results suggest that body dissatisfaction was common among the women surveyed, with 1 in 2 women saying that more needs to be done on their university campus to promote healthy body image.

-- 46% of the women surveyed have been ridiculed or bullied because of their appearance.

-- 39% of the women surveyed reported that if money wasn't a concern they would have cosmetic surgery to alter their appearance. Of the 39% who said they would have cosmetic surgery, 76% desired multiple surgical procedures. 5% of the women surveyed have already had cosmetic surgery to alter their appearance.

-- 79% of the women surveyed reported that they would like to lose weight, despite the fact that the majority of the women sampled (78.37%) were actually within the underweight or 'normal' weight ranges. Only 3% said that they would like to gain weight.

-- 93% of the women surveyed reported that they had had negative thoughts about their appearance during the past week. 31% had negative thoughts several times a day

-- When asked which celebrity has the perfect body Kelly Brook came top of the list.

Article URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/221215.php 05 Apr 2011
 

 

Heightened Sensitivity to Reward and Punishment in Anorexia Nervosa. Researchers: Jappe LM, Frank GK, Shott ME, Rollin MD, Pryor T, Hagman JO, Yang TT, Davis E.  Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Denver, Aurora, Colorado. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to test whether females with anorexia nervosa (AN) have increased sensitivity to punishing or rewarding stimuli, behaviors that could drive high self-control and anxious, avoidant behaviors. METHOD: Sixty-four females completed the study: 33 control females (CFs, mean age 19.7 years) and 31 females with AN (mean age 19.6 years). Participants completed diagnostic exams, questionnaires for eating disorder severity and personality, and the Sensitivity to Punishment/Sensitivity to Reward Questionnaire (SPSRQ). RESULTS: Females with AN scored higher than CFs on SPSRQ sensitivity to punishment (p < 0.00001) and sensitivity to reward (p = 0.005). Females with AN without anxiety or depression continued to have increased SPSRQ scores compared to CFs. DISCUSSION: This is the first study comparing the SPSRQ in females with AN and CFs. Results suggest that reward and punishment sensitivity are increased in females with AN and could be potential trait markers. It is possible that harm-avoidant, anxious behaviors in females with AN are related to this heightened sensitivity. (Int J Eat Disord 2011; 44:317-324). PMID: 21472750.

 

 

Barriers to help-seeking in young women with eating disorders: a qualitative exploration in a longitudinal community survey. Few with eating disorders (EDs) access evidence-based treatments. Researchers  conducted a prospective exploration of help-seeking by 57 community women with bulimic-type EDs using the Framework approach of familiarization, identifying themes, indexing, charting and mapping and interpretation. The mean age of the sample was 33 years. Results found women sought help for concerns regarding perceived (over) weight rather than for eating, although many women would have welcomed questions from professionals regarding eating behaviours. Empathy, providing information and hope were considered important features of health professionals to provide a positive experience of help-seeking. Specific personal barriers to treatment included low motivation, fear of stigma, and cost. Greater clinician and community awareness of and action on these issues would likely help close "the gap" for effective help-seeking by those with EDs. Eat Disord. 2011 May;19(3):270-85.

 

 

 

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

The Renfrew Center Foundation Presents Spring Seminars For Professionals, offering 6 CEUs: Stages of Growth and Transformation in the Treatment of Eating Disorders, an advanced training seminar addressing core issues in the treatment of eating disorders, presented by Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD. Dates and Locations: Mahwah, NJ – Friday, May 13, 2011; Richmond, VA – Friday, June 3, 2011. For more information or to register, visit www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org. http://www.renfrew.org/news-events/events/springseminars2011.html to learn more.

 

 

Remuda Ranch Treatment Programs presents "Mind, Mood, and Food: Integrating Neurochemistry and Nutrition with Eating Disorders" with Dr. Ralph Carson, PhD, RD, Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist on May 13, 2011 from 10am - 3pm. The event will be held at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 7290 Commerce Center Dr., in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dr. Carson will discuss psychological and nutritional philosophies related to "intuitive eating" and "mindful eating," which will promote understanding of the neuropsychobiology of hunger, fullness and appetite. The goal is to help workshop attendees discover how to help their patients establish trust in their treatment plan and to provide valuable tools in helping patients overcome denial and resistance on the road to recovery. This program has been approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. 4.5 CEUs awarded. For more information or to register, visit www.remudaranch.com.

 

 

The Renfrew Center Foundation presents a half-day seminar series, offering 4 CEUs: Food, Body Image and Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community. These seminars are for mental health professionals, educators and clergy addressing women’s body image issues and eating disorders within the Jewish community. Dates and Locations: Thursday, May 5, 2011 - Cleveland, OH; Thursday, May 12, 2011 - Chicago, IL; and Thursday, May 19, 2011 - Dallas, TX. Seminars offered: “Eating Problems in the Jewish Community: An Overview”; “Exploring the Early Origins of Eating Problems Among Jewish Women”; “Jewish Mothers and Daughters: Honoring Our Bodies”; and “Expanding the Recovery Paradigm: Blending Healing Practices into Treatment Processes.” These seminars will be presented by Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS, National Training Director for The Renfrew Center and Marjorie C. Feinson, PhD a Renfrew Center Foundation consultant. For more information or to register, visit www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org. http://www.renfrew.org/news-events/events/jewishedprofessionalseminars.asp to learn more.  

 

 

The Rosewood Institute - A 12 CEU Eating Disorder Curriculum: The Rosewood Institute for will be offering 12 hours of eating disorder specific education at the upcoming 2011 West Coast Symposium June 2-5, 2011. The Rosewood Institute’s curriculum is designed to provide healthcare professionals with practical hands on experience and knowledge considered essential to working with eating disorder clients. The eating disorder curriculum covers best practice treatment modalities for eating disorders and will familiarize the student with the medical, nutritional, and emotional aspects of eating disorders as well as, individual, group, and family treatments for eating disorders. Take home tools and techniques will be provided. CEU’s have been approved for CEDS, DO, RN, PsyD, LCSW, MFT, LMHC, CAADE, and CAS. To register for the conference or for more information visit www.wcsad.com.

 

 

The National Conference Clinical Recipes for Success: Advanced Treatments for Eating Disorders will once again be brought to Las Vegas, NV June 9 – 12, 2011 by the Ben Franklin Institute and CRC Healthy Living Division. This conference is in its fifth year and is already reputed as one of the premier Eating Disorder conferences in the nation. The conference draws attendees from the fields of psychology, social work, counseling, and nutrition, as well as from the medical field. The four-day conference offers members of the above professions 22 continuing education hours and includes keynote lectures, concurrent workshops, discussion round-tables, and networking opportunities for attendees. The conference features a signature Exhibit Hall designed specifically to ensure all attendees circulate and interact with exhibitors. Please visit www.bfisummit.com for complete conference details.

 

 

Save the date! The Renfrew Center Foundation presents the 21st Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals, Feminist Relational Perspectives and Beyond: The Next Generation. This is a three day conference for behavioral health professionals, physicians, nurses and dietitians (offering 17.5 CEUs). The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriot, Philadelphia, PA from November 11-13, 2011. The accomplishments of the last several decades have established a strong foundation for new and significant contributions to the field of eating disorders. This year’s conference is dedicated to the next generation of clinicians and researchers, advances in prevention and treatment, and to a more in-depth exploration of theory and data.  Topics include: Interpersonal Neurobiology and Feminist Relational Theory; Using Eating Disorder Research to Motivate Clients; Internal Family Systems; Ethical Issues; Family Based Treatment – Maudsley Method; Yoga and Meditation; Mindfulness; Merging Technology and Psychotherapy;  and more… Keynote Presentations: The Mindful and Relational Brain: The Next Integration, Daniel Siegel, MD, Amy Banks, MD and Beth McGilley, PhD; Peggy Orenstein, author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter; and Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD. For more information visit www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org or you may click http://www.renfrew.org/news-events/events/21stConfSaveTheDate.asp to learn more.

 

 

Professional Study Groups - Southern CA. Facilitator: Carolyn Costin, LMFT. These professional study 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 on meeting times and locations call 310-457-9958, email mntc@montenido.com or visit the website at www.montenido.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arizona:

Treatment Center News - Mirasol Teen is Back!  The integrative eating disorder treatment center for teen girls reopens its doors on June 1, 2011. Mirasol's adolescent residence is truly "new and improved." The five-bedroom territorial-style home in central Tucson was renovated from top to bottom. The unit reopens under new licensing as a Level I sub-acute mental health agency that is a preferred provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield, UHC and most other major carriers. Like Mirasol's acclaimed adult residential treatment program, Mirasol Teen is staffed by a multidisciplinary treatment team including psychiatrists, psychotherapists, nurses, doctors and dietitians who work closely with practitioners of alternative medicine, including neurofeedback, bodywork, oriental medicine, EMDR and adventure therapy and equine therapy. The five-day family-based therapy program breaks new ground with EEG brain maps and neurofeedback training for all participants. By identifying the root cause of their eating disorders and teaching new ways of communicating and coping, Mirasol Teen helps girls ages 12 to 17 acknowledge the past, live in the present, and achieve the rich, full lives they deserve. For more information, visit www.mirasol.net, or call 888-520-1700. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Books on Eating Disorder Topics:

Diabulimia: Diabetes + Eating Disorders; What It Is and How to Treat It: A Guide for Individuals and Families; A Tool for Health Personnel Authored by Grace Huifeng Shih RD, MS. Grace Huifeng Shih, RD, MS brings this disorder out into the open and offers hope to those suffering, their families, and their health providers. Diabulimia (ED-DMT1, clinicians' term), a deadly combination in which people with type 1 diabetes manipulate insulin so they will lose weight, causes permanent injury if left untreated. Grace's expertise in both eating disorders and diabetes; stories from her clients and their loved ones she works with everyday; along with the editing and review by 15 clinicians (endocrinologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, diabetes nurse practitioners, nurse managers, pediatricians, adolescent medicine physicians, ophthalmologists, nephrologists and neurologists) make this book a valuable resource for medical and non-medical readers alike. For more information about the book and the author, visit: www.GraceNutrition.org to purchase go to https://www.createspace.com/3562632.

 

 

 

Marketing Ideas:

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