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The FREED Act: A new bill was recently introduced in the House of Representatives, called the FREED Act (Federal Response to End Eating Disorders), if it became law, it would require insurers offering group health insurance to specifically cover eating disorders. Click on the link below to read the text of the bill: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c111:H.R.1193.

Mobile Therapy: Use of Text-Messaging in the Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa. Objective: To examine a text-messaging program for self-monitoring symptoms of bulimia nervosa (BN) within the context of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Method: Thirty-one women participated in 12 weekly group CBT sessions and a 12 week follow-up. Participants submitted a text message nightly indicating the number of binge eating and purging episodes and rating their urges to binge and purge. Automatic feedback messages were tailored to their self-reported symptoms. Results: Fully 87% of participants adhered to self-monitoring and reported good acceptability. The number of binge eating and purging episodes as well as symptoms of depression (BDI), eating disorder (EDI), and night eating (NES) decreased significantly from baseline to both post-treatment and follow-up. Discussion: Given the frequent use of mobile phones and text-messaging globally, this proof-of-principle study suggests their use may enhance self-monitoring and treatment for BN leading to improved attendance, adherence, engagement in treatment, and remission from the disorder. Int J Eat Disord. 2009 Aug 28.

Adding Cognitive Therapy to Dietetic Treatment is Associated with Less Relapse in Obesity. Objective: The treatment of obesity is universally disappointing; although usually some weight loss is reported directly after treatment, eventual relapse to, or even above, former body weight is common. In this study it is tested whether the addition of cognitive therapy to a standard dietetic treatment for obesity might prevent relapse. It is argued that the addition of cognitive therapy might not only be effective in reducing weight and related concerns, depressed mood, and low self-esteem, but also has an enduring effect that lasts beyond the end of treatment. Methods: Non-eating-disordered overweight and obese participants in a community health center (N=204) were randomly assigned to a group dietetic treatment+cognitive therapy or a group dietetic treatment+physical exercise. Results: Both treatments were quite successful and led to significant decreases in BMI, specific eating psychopathology (binge eating, weight-, shape-, and eating concerns) and general psychopathology (depression, low self-esteem). In the long run, however, the cognitive dietetic treatment was significantly better than the exercise dietetic treatment; participants in the cognitive dietetic treatment maintained all their weight loss, whereas participants in the physical exercise dietetic treatment regained part (25%) of their lost weight. Conclusions: Cognitive therapy had enduring effects that lasted beyond the end of treatment. This potential prophylactic effect of cognitive therapy is promising; it might be a new strategy to combat the global epidemic of obesity. J Psychosom Res. 2009 Oct;67(4):315-24. Epub 2009 Mar 17.

Interpersonal Problems in Eating Disorders. Objective: Eating disorders are often chronic in nature and lead to a number of problems among which interpersonal issues are suggested to be central. Although research has shown that individuals with disturbed patterns of eating consistently report problems in social interactions, this study is unique in assessing a range of interpersonal problems among patients with all types of eating disorders before and after intensive hospital-based treatment. Method: A total of 208 patients receiving a primary diagnosis of restrictive anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or anorexia nervosa of the binge/purging-subtype were included in the study. Eating pathology, symptom severity, and interpersonal patterns were examined before and after treatment. Results: Patients with eating disorders exhibited a generally nonassertive, submissive interpersonal style, with anorexic patients of the binge/purging-subtype reporting more difficulties with social inhibition and nonaffiliation. These patterns were found to change over the course of treatment with interpersonal problems at intake predictive of greater binge severity at discharge. Furthermore, issues of dominance and social avoidance predicted outcome for specific subgroups of patients. Discussion: Results underscore the importance of interpersonal problems in eating disorders and suggest that interpersonal patterns remain a focus of treatment and future research. Int J Eat Disord. 2009 Aug 28.

7^th Annual Eating Disorders and Body Image Symposium! Learn the latest information about psychopharmacology, medical management, research and more at this one-day conference, October 23, 2009 in Sacramento. Hosted by Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program, a Sacramento-based treatment center, this event includes keynote presenter Dr. Joel C. Robertson, internationally-sought speaker and founder of Robertson Wellness Institute, who will discuss the role of psychopharmacology in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety and depression. Other topics include medical management and advocating for appropriate care, co-presented by Eric Tepper, MD, Summit’s Medical Director, and Doris Smelzter, MA, author of Andrea’s Voice: Silenced By Bulimia. A special in-depth presentation on exercise addiction, the use of exercise in eating disorders treatment, and nutrition therapy will be explored with Jennifer Lombardi, MFT, co-owner of Summit, and Katherine Parker, RD. Registration is only $99 and includes lunch and materials. Seven continuing education credits for psychologists, MFTs and LCSWs are also available. To register, visit www.sedop.org or call 916-920-5276. Space is limited!

The Renfrew Center Foundation Presents The 2009 Fall Seminar Series For Professionals (offering 6 CEUs). This year, The Renfrew Center Foundation has planned a series of two 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. State of the Art Treatment for Eating Disorders: Clinical Applications. Presented by Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD, National Training Manager, The Renfrew Center Foundation. Dates and Locations: Chicago, IL – October 9; New Orleans, LA – December 4. 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: Dallas, TX – October 2; Toronto, ON, Canada – October 9; Naples, FL – December 4. For more information or to register, visit www.renfrew.org or contact Jenna Hoskinson at 1-877-367-3383.

Register Now! The Renfrew Center Foundation presents the 19^th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: The Art and Science of Eating Disorders Treatment. This is a four day seminar for behavioral health professionals and dietitians and offers 22.5 CEUs. The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, PA from November 12 - 15, 2009. In the past, the efforts of dedicated clinicians and researchers have contributed to significant progress in the treatment of eating disorders. The task ahead is perhaps less a search for major new breakthroughs and more a determined pursuit of refinement and integration. The 2009 Renfrew Center Foundation Conference is dedicated to exploring the therapeutic challenge of learning how to make more effective use of what we already know. Keynote Speakers: Joan Borysenko, PhD; Daniel Siegel, MD; Panel Presentation with William Davis, PhD, Carolyn Costin, MFT, James Lock, MD and Kathryn Zerbe, MD. Among the many topics: Understanding and Treating EDNOS; Integrating Evidence-Based Interventions and Relational Therapies; Adapting Therapeutic Techniques to the Changing Clinical Picture; Overcoming Shame; Providing Motivation and Skills to Help Therapists and Clients Move Beyond Their “Comfort Zones;” Combining Different Treatment Models to Enhance Outcome; Effective ways to address Exercise Issues; Coached Meals; Mindfulness; Neurobiology and Therapist Self-Care. To register and for more information, visit www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@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 - The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action. The EDC, a Washington, D.C. advocacy organization, for more information about their organization visit http://eatingdisorderscoalition.org/involved/involved.html.

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

Calabasas, CA: Treatment Center News - Monte Nido Residential Treatment Center. Monte Nido combines a beautiful natural healing environment with the expertise of the renowned national expert and author, Carolyn Costin, and the treatment professionals from her company, Community Counseling for Individuals and Families, Inc. Monte Nido is a very small, intimate facility. Monte Nido only takes six clients at a time. Clients treated at Monte Nido are all women suffering from anorexia, bulimia or exercise addiction. The facility has a family-like environment; their unique level system allows each client to gain increasing freedom and responsibility for her own recovery. By the end of her stay, each client is shopping for and preparing her own food and monitoring her own exercise. This will help prepare her for handling these activities upon discharge from Monte Nido. They also have a unique transition program, Bella Mar, which offers various levels of transitional and independent living situations. For more information call 310-457-9958, visit www.montenido.com or email mntc@montenido.com.

California Treatment Center News - Montecatini, Carlsbad, CA: Montecatini is pleased to offer a transitional living home to coincide with the adult program at the facility. Montecatini is a state licensed and CARF accredited facility treating adolescent girls, ages 14-18, and adult women, ages 18 and older, at the residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care. The staff at Montecatini understands that each individual is unique; therefore, they work to design a detailed treatment program for every patient. To learn more about the services at Montecatini, or to schedule a tour, contact Cassie at criddle@crchealth.com or 760-579-1863. Montecatini invites you to visit their website at www.montecatinieatingdisorder.com. To learn more about CRC Health Group visit www.crchealth.com.

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

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

Ventura County, CA: Treatment Center News - Rader Programs. Pacific Shores Hospital is a 30-bed facility completely dedicated to Rader Programs Eating Disorders Treatment. The facility was specifically designed to provide a warm and nurturing environment. It is located five minutes from the ocean in picturesque Ventura County just North of Los Angeles and South of Santa Barbara in Southern California. Rader Programs at Pacific Shores Hospital maintains an outstanding treatment team with extensive experience and training in Rader Program's proven treatment philosophy. The Rader Program is a national treatment center with multiple locations; they accept patients from all across the United States. For more information visit www.raderprograms.com, call 800-841-1515 or email rader@raderprograms.com.

Denver, CO: The Eating Recovery Center. The Eating Recovery Center is the only treatment center in the Rocky Mountain region providing adults with a full spectrum of treatment for severe eating disorders along a continuum of care including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient services. This behavioral hospital in the heart of Denver’s medical district offers those with varying intensities of eating disorders access to a truly integrated treatment program that cultivates lasting behavioral change and sustains long-term recovery. Eating Recovery Center enlists an innovative treatment philosophy addressing the bio/psycho/social/spiritual aspects of a disorder. The state-of-the-art facility enhances the therapeutic experience through dedicated art therapy and cooking education rooms and massage. The treatment philosophy is drawn from innovative therapeutic methods centered on mindfulness, values orientation, cognitive remediation and collaboration with each patient’s treating professional, family and loved ones. The incredible demand for Eating Recovery Center’s comprehensive programming has led to a need for expansion. In November 2009, 12 additional inpatient/residential beds will open, doubling the intensive treatment capacity and driving a need for additional staff. Eating Recovery Center is seeking qualified, motivated and compassionate professionals interested in helping eating disorder patients make a lasting and sustained recovery. Renowned experts, Drs. Kenneth L. Weiner and Emmett R. Bishop, co-founded Eating Recovery Center in October 2008. With more than 50 years of experience between them, Eating Recovery Center proves to be the culmination of their visions and expertise. Professionals interested in job opportunities at Eating Recovery Center should submit resumes via email, Trudy Brown to tbrown@eatingrecoverycenter.com), or via fax (303-825-8587). For more information visit www.eatingrecoverycenter.com.

Colorado Treatment Center News - The Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-Denver). The EDC-Denver offers partial hospitalization and outpatient treatment to males and females age 16 and older. The Partial Hospitalization Program operates 11 hours per day, 7 days per week and includes supervised meals and snacks. Lodging is provided at a nearby apartment building for PHP patients from out of town. The Evening Intensive Outpatient Program operates 4 hours per evening, three days per week and includes one meal. Most of the Eating Disorder Center of Denver's group/program components are available on an outpatient basis. Services include individual and family/couples therapy; DBT; aftercare; psychiatric evaluation; therapy and medication monitoring; and nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian. EDC-Denver accepts most insurances. Treatment providers are welcome to utilize EDC-Denver's outpatient services as adjunct therapies to their own treatment. Visit www.edcdenver.com for details, schedules and listings for support groups.

Bethesda, MD: New Treatment Facility, NOW OPEN! The Renfrew Center, opened in 1985, is the first and largest eating disorder treatment network in the country. We are pleased to announce the opening of a new facility in Bethesda, MD. Programs and services include: Day Treatment; Intensive Outpatient; Group Therapy; Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy; Nutrition Therapy and Psychiatric Consultation. The Renfrew Center has treated over 50,000 women and accepts most insurance. Renfrew also provides residential treatment and a comprehensive range of services in Pennsylvania, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, North Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Maryland and Guatemala, an independent affiliate. Please call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com for more information about Renfrew or the Bethesda location.

Reno, NV: Center for Hope of the Sierras. The Center for Hope of the Sierras, located just 30 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, offers residential and PHP treatment to women ages 16+ suffering from Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and related disorders. Center for Hope of the Sierras is also among the only residential treatment programs in the country offering a specialized track focused on the complex treatment of diabulimia and co-occurring diabetes and eating disorders. In addition to the variety of individual, group and family therapies focused to improve self-care, self-respect, and overall quality of life, the Diabetes Program helps patients to recover from their eating disorder while learning to effectively manage their diabetes. Each patient is provided full medical management including 24 hour nursing, nutritional education and rehabilitation, blood sugar monitoring/testing, Insulin administration, monitored exercise programs and stress and sick day management. For more information on Center for Hope’s ED or Diabetes programs, visit www.centerforhopeofthesierras.com or call Rachael Harriman, Professional Relations Coordinator at 775-225-5102.

Carolina House – Contact Us to Arrange a Tour or Speaking Event! To set up a tour of Carolina House or arrange a speaking event for your organization, contact Misty Ash at 919-610-4352 or via email mash@crchealth.com. To learn more about Carolina House and the services offered, visit www.carolinaeatingdisorders.com. Also, feel free to contact our National Resource Center for more information at 866-690-7240. A Member of CRC Health Group.

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

New York City and New Jersey: Eating Disorder and Compulsive Overeating Groups. Thursday Evenings 5:45 to 7pm in New York City (in Midtown Manhattan centrally located to the Transit Authority, Grand Central, Penn Station and all subway lines). This group is for people struggling with compulsive eating, food addiction, Bulimia and body image concerns. This group helps break down isolation, create better connections outside of the therapy room and empower participants to achieve a full recovery. New Group beginning in New Jersey on Mondays. The group leader is an extremely experienced eating disorder therapist who has lead support and psychotherapy groups for over 20 years and lectures frequently to eating disorder therapists and the public on eating disorder recovery. Individual therapy is also available in New York City and New Jersey for people in need of psychotherapy and support with a therapist with an unusually high rate of recovery. This therapist has helped many patients get unstuck. She is also available for lectures on prevention and treatment issues. For more information, contact Joanne Gerr MSW CSW at 212-750-8130 or 732-247-5112.

Canada: Vancouver, BC - Clinical Director: Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders. The Foundation is seeking a Clinical Director to lead Canada’s first professional, private, not-for-profit, residential treatment facility for adolescents living with anorexia nervosa or bulimia. The position calls for an accomplished, highly motivated candidate with experience in the treatment and management of eating disorders. The Clinical Director of the Woodstone treatment facility, located on Galiano Island near Vancouver, BC will develop, direct and manage the activities of the multidisciplinary team focused on adolescent eating disorders. We are looking for someone who can be innovative and bring experience and vision to this exciting new position. As the first Clinical Director of the facility, the position is an unique opportunity to develop a world-class, evidence-based program to meet the needs of adolescents living with anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The successful candidate will facilitate the development of the program and oversee the opening and on-going clinical operations of the facility and its staff. For a full job description email nancy@lookingglassbc.com or visit www.lookingglassbc.com All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm PST, Monday, October 19th, 2009.

Miami, FL - Oliver-Pyatt Center Of South Miami. The Center, a comprehensive program for the treatment of eating disorders, seeks a full-time nutritionist as part of its multi-disciplinary treatment team. Our treatment setting is intimate, with a high staff to client ratio, and an emphasis on individual therapy and highly individualized treatment. Responsibilities include nutritional counseling, meal planning, and group therapy. Position will lead and direct nutrition team for all levels of care. Applicants must be Registered Dieticians with a minimum of 5 years experience, and expertise in treating patients with anorexia, bulimia, exercise addiction and binge eating disorder. Position is full-time, with a competitive salary and benefits package. For more information on our programs, visit www.oliverpyattcenters.com. To apply, contact Lizette Nunez at 305-663-1738, or email lizette@oliverpyattcenters.com.

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Stanford, CA: Stanford University’s Eating Disorder Research Program is recruiting for three free outpatient treatment studies: Cognitive Remediation for Adults with Anorexia Nervosa (ages 16+, males and females): This study compares Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-only with CBT plus a novel therapy called Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT). For more information about this study contact Judy Beenhakker at 650-723-7885. Treatment of Adolescents with Bulimia Nervosa (ages 12-18, males and females): This study compares three different types of treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Supportive Psychotherapy, and Family Based Therapy. For more information about this study contact Brittany Alvy at 650-723-9182. Family Treatment for Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa (ages 12-18, males and females): This study compares two different types of family therapy, Behavioral-Family Therapy and Systemic-Family Therapy. For more information about this study contact Alaina Critchlow at 650-721-6740.*All of the studies consist of outpatient therapy treatment taking place at Stanford University. All participants must be medically cleared for outpatient treatment and be under the care of a physician during the time of the treatment. For more information about the program and research studies visit http://edresearch.stanford.edu.