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EDReferral.com Newsletter - October, 2010

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Current Research and News:  

Eating Disorders in the Elderly. BACKGROUND: Eating disorders in the elderly are often overlooked. When they occur, significant morbidity and mortality result. In this study we review all existing literature on eating disorders in the elderly and provide practical guidelines for clinicians in recognizing and managing eating disorders in the elderly. METHODS: A literature search using Medline, PubMed, Web of Knowledge, and PsychINFO revealed 48 published cases of eating disorders in people over the age of 50 years. RESULTS: The mean age was 68.6 years (range 50-94), and the majority (88%) of cases were females. The majority (81%) of cases had anorexia nervosa, and 10% had bulimia nervosa. Late onset eating disorders were more common (69%) than early onset. Comorbid psychiatric conditions existed in 60%, most commonly major depression. Management with a combination of behavioral and pharmacologic interventions was most successful, although only 42% were treated successfully. Mortality was high (21%) secondary to the eating disorder and its complications. CONCLUSION: Eating disorders do occur in the elderly and should be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained weight loss in the elderly. Source: Int Psychogeriatr. 2010 Jun;22(4):523-36. Epub 2010 Feb 22.

Overweight? Obese? Or Normal Weight? Americans Have Hard Time Gauging Their Weight. New poll finds 30% of those overweight think they are normal size. Connecticut, USA (September 2, 2010) - For many Americans fat is the new "norm." More and more people are unable to accurately describe themselves using their height-to-weight ratio - known as body mass index - the scale that determines levels of overweight and obesity, a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll found. The poll revealed that 30 percent of overweight people think they're actually normal size, 70 percent of obese people feel they are merely overweight, and 39 percent of morbidly obese people think they are overweight but not obese. That means fat may be becoming the new normal, raising the specter of increasing rates of health threats such as diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. "While there are some people who have body images in line with their actual BMI [body mass index], for many people they are not, and this may be where part of the problem lies," said Regina Corso, vice president of Harris Poll Solutions. "If they do not recognize the problem or don't recognize the severity of the problem, they are less likely to do something about it." Among other findings of the poll, conducted online Aug. 17-19 with 2,418 adults ages 18 and older: Most respondents who felt they were heavier than they should be blamed lack of exercise as the main cause, with 52 percent of overweight people, 75 percent of obese people and 75 percent of morbidly obese people saying they didn't exercise enough. Food consumption was seen as the lesser of two culprits, with 36 percent of overweight respondents, 48 percent of obese respondents and 27 percent of those morbidly obese feeling they ate more than they "should in general." "In the mindset of most Americans, they're not looking at this as a food problem as much as an exercise problem," Corso said. "Three out of five Americans overall are saying they don't exercise as much as they should." On the subject of weight-loss remedies, the poll found Americans deemed surgery the most effective method, followed by prescription drugs, then drugs and diet-food supplements obtained over-the-counter. "Americans like the quick fix and that's what they think the surgery is even though there are so many other things that work," Corso said. "The American public knows this but it's hard and it's something that they're not quite ready to do. This wake-up call still isn't ringing as loudly as it could."

Memorial for people with eating disorders in UK. The first national Service of Dedication for lives lost to eating disorders has taken place in London's Southwark Cathedral. The charity Beat estimates that eating disorders affect 1.6 million people in the UK. A fifth will die from associated health problems. About 300 guests were at the service, including those with disorders and families of those who have died. Beat is hoping that the event will raise awareness of mortality rates.

 

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

Mindful Eating Teacher Training Alliance (METTA) - Wrestling with Desire: The Challenges of Mindful Eating. This innovative and dynamic Mindful Eating Teacher Training is now open for registration. The course is designed for professionals interested in integrating mindful eating and meditation practices when working with groups and/or individuals dealing with compulsive eating issues. It's also an opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, work together on interesting assignments in between class sessions and have access to up-date-research, helpful resources and information. Wrestling with Desire: The Challenges of Mindful Eating explores the dynamics of compulsive eating and specific ways to transform its grip. They will examine different types of craving, voices of desire and false promises of satisfaction that feed and sustain compulsive eating habits. In addition, they will examine the mindful eating guidelines and disciplines practices that are part of every tradition, ancient and modern, and the ways they employ physical food, including the imperative to share abundance with others, to access the transcendent desire for spiritual wholeness. Some other areas of exploration include: The “crisis of desire” that comes from mindlessly chasing after and relying on fleeting pleasures such as a certain body weight clothing size or food plan; the pushes and pulls of pleasure that distort our thinking; the link between compulsive eating and feelings of inner lack, deprivation, despair and insatiable hunger; Insight into the paradoxical nature of desire: no matter how much, how often or what we eat, the craving for “more” is destined to return; ancient recipes, “food for the heart,” based on cultivating qualities that focus on gratitude, generosity, intention, virtue and contentment; opportunities to “wrestle with desire” through creative uses of food in everyday life (snacks, meals, eating in restaurants, shopping in supermarkets, etc. Some of the key goals include: Core meditation and mindful eating skills based on direct practice; intellectual knowledge, METTA precept-practices and professional support; qualify to teach the core METTA outline to students, clients and groups. Ronna Kabatznick, Ph.D., is a Berkeley-based social psychologist and specializes in mindful eating, depression and relationships. Dr. Kabatznick is on the Board of the Center for Mindful Eating, www.tcme.org, and teaches mindful eating classes for both clients and professionals. For nine years Dr. Kabatznick worked as a Consulting Psychologist and spokesperson for Weight Watchers International and helped develop their behavioral weight management program. She is the author of the bestselling book, The Zen of Eating: Ancient Answers to Modern Weight Problems. Class size is limited to 10 participants; Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. Time/Dates: October 2010 - May 2011. Mondays: 10:00am – 12:30pm. October 18, November 15, December 20, January 10, 2011, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2 (last class 10:00 am to 2:00 pm). Tuition: $900.00 for 8 classes and one 50-minute private consultation. Tuition is non-refundable. To apply: Send an email to info4metta@gmail.com and include a brief description of your professional background; previous meditation and/or mindful eating training; 2-3 reasons why you would like to participate in this course; 2 times you are available for a 15-minute phone interview. Location: Close to the Claremont Hotel; two hour parking is available; a 25-minute walk or 10 minute bus ride from Rockridge Bart Station. Please note: At the current time, CEU credits are not available.

REGISTER NOW! The Renfrew Center Foundation presents Food, Body Image and Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community. Half-day conference for mental health professionals, educators, clergy and family members on Wednesday, October 27 – Coconut Creek, FL. The conference will address women’s body image issues and eating disorders in the Jewish Community. Conference objectives: explore hunger, shame, body hatred and ED in the Jewish community; examine the place of food in Jewish culture, history and community; address the rise in ED and related issues in the Jewish community, and develop strategies for using Jewish tradition, culture, spirituality, text and ritual as resources for health. Featured Speaker: Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS, National Training Director and Body Image Expert, The Renfrew Center Foundation. For more information or to register, visit www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org.

The Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future. This is a 3-day seminar for behavioral health professionals and dietitians and offers 17.5 CEUs. The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, PA from November 12 -14, 2010. Keynote Presentations: Gloria Steinem, Craig Johnson, PhD & Michael Levine, PhD, and Cynthia Bulik, PhD. Full-day workshops by Amy Banks, MD; Michael Strober, PhD and G. Terence Wilson, PhD. Among the many featured presentations: Amy Baker-Dennis, PhD; Douglas Bunnell, PhD; Carolyn Costin, MA, MEd, LMFT; William Davis, PhD; Anita Johnston, PhD; Ann Kearney-Cooke, PhD; Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN; Margo Maine, PhD; Beth Hartman McGilley, PhD; Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, MPH, RD; Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD; Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS; Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD; Timothy Walsh, PhD, and Stephen Wonderlich, PhD. For more information and to register, visit www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org.

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

Therapeutic Cruise for Eating Disorder Sufferers:

Cruise to Loose Your Symptoms of Bulimia! You’ve finally admitted that the Bulimia has taken over your life and you want it to stop, but you can’t. You’ve come close, been in and out of treatment, been on every diet, but nothing works. We’re here to help! Sail away with eating disorder specialist, Dr. J. Renae Norton and leave your Eating Disorder behind! The research is clear. What works is Intensive Outpatient Treat (IOP) plus family involvement plus Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. That is what we are offering! Fourteen days on Celebrity’s Cruise Ship, Constellation, where you’ll see the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean: St. Marten, Antigua, Barbados, Grenada and more! Meanwhile, receive a Resting Metabolism Rate (RMR) assessment and individualized meal plans that are based upon the RMR results and modified daily depending upon your progress. Treatment includes;18 hours of Group Therapy; 12 hours of DBT Training; 6 hours of Individual Therapy; 6 hours of Family Therapy; and 24 hours of Fitness training; 12 hours of Dance lessons; 3 hours of Cooking Class; 3 Massages; Private dining; and a personal cruise and tour guide coordinator. Follow-up includes: After Care Planning; Five 1½ hr. weekly Teleconferences with the group. Available Cruise is January 29th to February 12th (Cruise from 11/20 to 12/4 is full). Depart and return to Miami Beach. Each client MUST be accompanied by a fulltime chaperone. For more information and to see if you qualify contact Drnorton@eatingdisorderpro.com. Don’t wait. Groups are limited to 10 clients!
 

Advocacy:  

The Gail R. Schoenbach F.R.E.E.D. Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating eating disorders. The funds contributed to the F.R.E.E.D. Foundation provide individuals with the financial support needed for the treatment of eating disorders. For more information visit www.freedfoundation.org.

Become Involved - The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action (EDC). The EDC, is a Washington, D.C. based advocacy organization whose mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority, for more information visit http://eatingdisorderscoalition.org.

Endangered Species Summit 2011 Contest: Tired of talking about how toxic our culture is for girls and women, particularly in relation to their bodies? Craving to take action? Brimming with good ideas but suffering from a lack of support? Then this is your moment. Submit your BIG IDEA in response to this question:

What is one bold action that could make the world truly value the diversity of women and girls’ bodies?

All of the BIG IDEAS will be considered by a team of expert judges and the three most thrilling and original ones will be chosen as winners. These winners will be invited to present their ideas in 20 minute presentations at the Endangered Species Summit in March of 2011 in New York City in front of a power-packed audience of media representatives, philanthropists, public intellectuals, activists, therapists, and more. It is their hope that the energy in the room will propel these ideas into real, bonafide action! All travel and accommodations for the three BIG IDEAS winners will be covered by the Women’s Therapy Centre Institute. Note: if you don’t win, your idea will not go to waste! All of the BIG IDEAS submitted will be included in their online idea gallery as a resource for body image advocates across the world. Details: Email 500 word (maximum) BIG IDEA essay to Contest Manager, Shirley Kailas at shirley.kailas@gmail.com. Due December 1, 2010, 6:00pm. Include your name, age, email, phone #, and any organizational affiliation you have on the top of the page. A few examples of the kinds of BIG IDEAS they are hoping for: A nationally-recognized curriculum on body image, disordered eating and exercise, and the limits of the BMI measurement for medical schools. Legislation on body toxic advertising during television targeted at children and teens. Girlcott! an online space where girls and women can learn which companies don’t deserve their money at the moment.

Treatment Center Spotlight:  

Multiple State Locations:

The Renfrew Center is Celebrating its 25th Anniversary as the Country's First Residential Eating Disorder Treatment Facility. Renfrew is the first and largest eating disorder treatment network in the country and has treated over 55,000 women with eating disorders. Renfrew provides a comprehensive range of services in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. Programs and services vary by site and include: Residential; Day Treatment; Intensive Outpatient; Group Therapy; Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy; Nutrition Therapy and Psychiatric Consultation. The Renfrew Center integrates relational principles and practice with the latest developments in the effective treatment of patients with eating disorders. The Renfrew Center is a preferred provider for most health insurance and managed care companies and they work with individuals to create a financial plan that meets the need of each prospective Renfrew patient. Renfrew’s training programs have reached over 25,000 healthcare professionals to date and are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills needed to treat these complex disorders. Call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com for more information about The Renfrew Centers.

Arizona:

Arizona: Treatment Center News - Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders. Rosewood is in the process of renovation at their extended care facility, Rosewood Capri. Opened in 2004, Rosewood Capri, Partial Hospitalization Program with residential living, is located just three miles from the main campus of Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders. All of the same therapeutic services are offered at the Capri campus as at their main campus, including psychiatric, individual therapy, experiential therapy, including equine, and nutrition in a less structured setting. The remodeled Capri will more closely resemble the main campus of Rosewood, making the transition from one level of care to the next seamless. The remodeled building will feature comfortable and spacious, state-of the art patient rooms and treatment spaces. The new Rosewood Capri will be the perfect environment for clients to put their recovery skills in action. To inquire about Rosewood's full continuum of treatment services contact their intake department at 800-845-2211 or visit www.rosewoodranch.com.

California:

Brentwood, CA: Treatment Center News - Eating Disorder Center of California (EDCC) Day Treatment Program. At the EDCC they believe nutrition and exercise are crucial areas of recovery. They deal with nutritional status, metabolism, and biochemistry, and teach clients what this information means in terms of their recovery. At the same time, they believe that eradicating problematic behaviors is not enough. They believe it is essential to help clients to figure out who they are when they are not influenced by their eating disorder and what it is they want for their lives. The staff at EDCC help clients to discover what the eating disorder initially promised and how they can get these desires in non-destructive ways. In addition to individual, group and family therapy, they provide education, nutritional counseling, life skills training, mindfulness and spiritual enhancement. For more information contact 310-457-9958, email info@edcca.com or visit www.edcca.com. EDCC is a Monte Nido Affiliate Program.

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 is a state licensed and CARF accredited facility offering Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs, as well as a Transitional Living Program for adult women struggling with eating disorders and co-occurring issues. The staff at Montecatini works to design a detailed treatment program for every patient. Montecatini is also contracted with many insurance companies and will work with each patient to verify insurance benefits. To learn more about the treatment services, community outreach program or support groups at Montecatini, call 760-436-8930 or their website at www.montecatinieatingdisorder.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: Treatment Center News - Discovery Practice Management.  Discovery Practice Management 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.

Pasadena, CA: Treatment Center News - Reasons Eating Disorder Center at BHC Alhambra Hospital. Reasons announces the opening of their newly licensed and Joint Commission accredited 6 bed residential treatment center. This is an innovative program founded on the belief that healing transcends treatment. Their program is situated in a beautiful, tranquil two-story home in a residential section of Pasadena, CA, and is designed to meet the needs of adult women who require a safe place to begin or continue their recovery. They are committed to the mission that all women deserve the opportunity to recover in an environment of structure, support, and sanctuary. Reasons now offers the full continuum of care, including Inpatient Hospitalization, Residential Treatment, Partial Hospitalization, and Intensive Outpatient Programs. They have programs for ages 12 and older and are contracted with most major insurance companies. Please call them at 800-235-5570 to find out more, receive a brochure, or schedule a tour.

San Francisco and Thousand Oaks, CA: Treatment Center News -  La Ventana Eating Disorder Programs. La Ventana is an intensive outpatient program with housing accommodations, featuring locations in both San Francisco and Thousand Oaks, CA. Both programs are identical and offer Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs for ages 13 and older featuring comprehensive treatment for anorexia, bulimia, compulsive and binge eating. The PHP/Day program consists of 7 hours per day, 6 days per week with supported food therapy. For those working or attending school there are two Intensive Outpatient schedules to choose from, each 3 ½ hours in length for 5 or 6 days per week. Registered Dietitians create personalized meal plans and provide supported food therapy for all program levels. Each client is personally assessed by the Clinical Director and an individualized treatment plan is created for optimum success. As a service to their day clients, La Ventana offers complimentary staff supervised housing within walking distance to each facility, ensuring a strong recovery for those needing a safe place to live. La Ventana accepts all major insurance and is dedicated to the education and treatment of eating disorders. La Ventana San Francisco is located at 3150 California Street, Suite 6 in San Francisco, CA 94115. La Ventana Thousand Oaks is located at 275 E. Hillcrest Drive Suite 120, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. For more information about either facility, please call 800-560-8518, or contact Lisette Fraser, Outreach Coordinator directly at lisette@laventanaED.com, or 805-444-8072.

Santa Monica, CA: Treatment Center News - A New Journey. A New Journey is the first Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Partial Day Treatment Program (PDT) in Santa Monica with a unique constellation of treatment programs for men, women and adolescents suffering from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Because the first few months of recovery can be the most difficult, A New Journey is pleased to offer PHP transitional living services at their gorgeous new Journey Home. Located in a lovely serene neighborhood, Journey Home offers a supportive recovery environment for individuals with moderate to severe eating disorders. Life at Journey Home supports the development of real world daily living and recovery skills. While at Journey Home, individuals work, attend school and/or volunteer on a part-time basis. Individuals develop independence and confidence in their recovery skills within the supportive safe haven of Journey Home. A New Journey offers innovative treatment options providing the flexibility and support for individuals to overcome their disease. A New Journey is contracted with most major insurance companies for IOP and PHP levels of care. To learn more about A New Journey call 800-634-1733 or visit www.anewjourney.net.

Ventura County, CA: Treatment Center News - Rader Programs 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. 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 call 800-841-1515, visit www.raderprograms.com or email rader@raderprograms.com. 

Colorado:

Denver, CO: 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.

Denver, CO: Treatment Center News - Eating Recovery Center. Eating Recovery Center is pleased to announce that their new full spectrum specialty hospital for children and adolescents with eating disorders will open November 2010. The child and adolescent hospital will offer all levels of care (inpatient, residential, partial and IOP) and will treat children and adolescents ages 10-17, including boys and young men. Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAM, FAED, CEDS, will serve as the hospital’s Director. Eating Recovery Center’s Chief Clinical Officer, Craig Johnson, PhD, FAED, CEDS, and Founding Partners, Drs. Emmett R. Bishop and Ken Weiner, will oversee its clinical direction. Eating Recovery Center is a national center for eating disorders recovery, providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia and bulimia for women and men. Denver-based facilities include a licensed behavioral hospital treating adults, an outpatient office, and a child and adolescent facility scheduled to open in November 2010. Their integrated program offers patients from across the country a continuum of care that includes inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient services. Their compassionate team of professionals collaborates with treating professionals and loved ones to cultivate lasting behavioral change. Eating Recovery Center was founded in October 2008 by Kenneth L. Weiner, MD, CEDS, and Emmett R. Bishop, Jr., MD, CEDS, and reflects the culmination of the doctors’ focused efforts and industry expertise. For more information, call 877-218-1344, email info@EatingRecoveryCenter.com or chat confidentially at www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com.

 

Nevada:

Reno, NV: Treatment Center News - Center for Hope of the Sierras. The Center offers both residential and a unique 24-hour partial hospitalization program to women and adolescents, ages 16 and up, for the treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating and related disorders including a specialized track for the treatment of co-occurring diabetes and eating disorders. At the Center for Hope, they practice the Intuitive Eating philosophy of nutrition. Led by Dr. Lorraine Platka-Bird, their nutrition program teaches patients to re-connect their body, mind and emotions and listen to their internal hunger signals. With a gradual introduction to intuitive eating and self-portioning, patients are armed with the skills necessary to continue their recovery for a lifetime. In the Nutrition and Culinary Program, patients participate in weekly individual sessions with their registered dietitian, receive nutritional education and individualized meal planning, and are involved in a variety of food challenges and experiences that build basic skills and awareness like weekly cooking classes, restaurant lunch outings, snack challenges and make your own lunch days. To learn more about the programs offered at the Center for Hope of the Sierras, call 877-828-4949, visit www.centerforhopeofthesierras.com, or find them on Facebook.

North Carolina:

North Carolina: Treatment Center News - The Carolina House Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). The Carolina House PHP provides a safe, supportive environment for women struggling with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and related issues. Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills integration, their patients have the opportunity to regain lives free of overwhelming eating disorder symptoms. They recognize the importance of a structured setting to encounter challenging food experiences. Carolina House provides patients with daily opportunities to engage interactively with meal preparation. For more information on the Partial Hospitalization Program at Carolina House, call 919-372-7951 or visit www.carolinaeatingdisorders.com. To schedule a tour or speaking event, contact Misty Ash at 919-610-4352 or at mash@crchealth.com. Carolina House is a member of CRC Health Group: www.crchealth.com.

Oregon:

Oregon: Treatment Center News - RainRock Treatment Center. A Residential Treatment Facility for Women, offers 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.

Texas:

Dallas and Houston Texas: Treatment Center News - The Walker Wellness Clinic. The Walker Wellness Clinic, an intensive outpatient facility based in Dallas and Houston recently announced that it is expanding the Dallas Treatment Facility and relocating to Cooper Aerobics Center. The Walker Wellness Clinic will be ideally situated on the world famous 30 acre preventive medicine campus in North Dallas. The new location will provide the eating disorder clinic with access to a 62 bed guest lodge for patients and families to reside during treatment and comprehensive medical services at Cooper Clinic. In addition, on-campus restaurants, catering services and a cookery will provide quality nutrition treatment for all patients. Furthermore, facilities such as a full service spa, fitness center, tennis courts and swimming pools are accessible for patients who are ready to transition to an active lifestyle. The Walker Wellness Clinic will continue to specialize in eating disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, body image and self improvement, by providing Day, Intensive Outpatient, and Standard Outpatient programs. However, the on-campus board and lodging will allow The Walker Wellness Clinic to offer a Residential Outpatient environment for patients to ease the transition from the inpatient setting to home. For more information contact The Walker Wellness Clinic at: 1-877-7254, or go to www.walkerwellness.com.

Online Research - Seeking Participants:

Are you the parent of a child who is currently receiving outpatient treatment for Anorexia Nervosa? If so, researchers would like to invite you to participate in an anonymous study that examines the experience of caring for a child with Anorexia Nervosa. They are interested in how a child’s eating disorder affects the parents and family – including coping reactions and significant relationships. Few medical or psychological resources are available to support parents who may face their own challenges with respect to the diagnosis of and treatment for their child’s Anorexia. They hope their research findings will contribute to enhanced understanding of how a child’s illness affects the families so that more support services for parents can be developed and provided. If your child is between the ages of 9-22, is receiving outpatient treatment for Anorexia Nervosa, and is currently living with you at home, they invite you to participate in this important study. Participation will involve completing a series of questionnaires online that will take approximately 15-30 minutes. Your name and any identifying information will not be linked to your responses. Publications or presentations emanating from the research will not include individual responses, only group data will be presented. Please click the following the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VN5VTDF  and enter the password: participate (in all lowercase letters). You will be directed to an informed consent letter followed by a series of brief questionnaires for you to complete. If you would like further information contact Lauren F. Stack at lfstack@gmail.com or Dr. Merle Keitel at mkeitel@fordham.edu for information. NOTE: This research study has received IRB (Institutional Review Board) approval from Fordham University and researchers will adhere to the American Psychological Association’s Code of Ethics. Primary investigators for this study are Merle A. Keitel, Ph.D., Professor of Counseling Psychology, Fordham University, and Lauren F. Stack, M.S., Doctoral Candidate in Counseling Psychology, Fordham University.

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Taking Care of Your Source of Referrals: Every time someone makes a referral to you, they are taking some risk. They are putting their own judgment and professionalism on the line by saying that you are worth the time of the client. If the referral does not work out well, then it reflects on the person who made the referral. With each referral, you need to INCREASE the confidence placed in you by the referring professional.     This can be accomplished in several ways. First, be sure to make an extra effort to thank the person who refers to you with a follow-up call, email, or a card. Something that says, "There is no compliment better than a referral, and I appreciate the trust you have placed in me." Do not let that professional sit wondering if anything happened on your end. Small gestures make a big difference in other's view of your treatment. Generally, the referral source is giving out three names to ensure that you are one of those names make sure that that person is confident that you will take the referral seriously and professionally.
 

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Take Care, Christine.
Christine A. Hartline, M.A., Executive Director
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
www.EDReferral.com