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Tucson, AZ: Eating Disorder Support Group.  Eating disorder support group for adults struggling with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating.  Professionally staffed by Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Centers on every Thursday from 5:30 to 7pm.  Held at Mirasol, 7650 E. Broadway, Suite 303 (Near Broadway & Kolb).  Cost is $10/group.  For more information call 520-546-3200 or email Ann at support@mirasol.net.

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Arcadia, CA: Women, Food and Spirituality - An Eight Week Group Therapy Experience for Women: Tuesday and Thursday evening groups available. Cost: $40 per week (full 8 week commitment requested. The group focus will be: exploring the connections between physical life and spiritual life; identifying how food and body image conflicts reveal unmet spiritual needs; developing spiritual practices that feed spiritual hunger. For information contact Cissy McBrady-Rogers, MFT at 626-254-1724 or mcbradyrogers@sbcglobal.net.  

Beverly Hills, CA: Feeding the Soul- Eating Disorder and Body Image Process Group. This is an ongoing group which meets weekly on Monday evenings from 7pm-8:30pm in Beverly Hills, CA. In addition to general discussion and support, topics include: body image ; intuitive eating/ mindful eating; cravings and appetites; binge eating: exercise resistance; coping with feelings without food, and much more. The group is limited to 6 participants (men and women welcome).  For information call Erin Naimi, RD at 310-551-0233, email erinnaimi@heartofnutrition.com or visit www.heartofnutrition.com.

Beverly Hills, CA: Women, Identity and Relapse Prevention: Ongoing group therapy for women at all levels of recovery. Focus is on enhancing self esteem, building healthy relationships, developing satisfying personal and professional lives, increasing positive communication skills while reducing obsessions about "food, fat and figure." Emphasis is on relapse prevention. Linda Blakeley, Ph.D., licensed psychologist, has been specializing in the intensive treatment of eating disorders for 20 years. Cost per session is $60.00 with a 3 month minimum commitment. For more information visit www.Drlindablakeley.com, email Drlindablakeley@aol.com or call Dr. Blakeley for an initial interview at 310-286-9171.

Camarillo, CA: Susan Richter, M.A., MFT., New Beginnings Counseling Center Support Groups: Ms. Richter offers several support groups which include: Eating Disorder Therapy Group, a 12 week treatment group for bulimia Tuesday 5:30-7:00pm ($60/week). Body and Soul Therapy Group which is an integrated approach to stress management for men and women who want to improve relationships with themselves and others on Monday 5:00-6:30pm. Cost:$60/session. Woman's Growth and Support Process Therapy Group on Monday 7:00-8:30pm. Cost: $60/session. Call Susan at 805-987-3162 ext. 5 for more information.

Encino, CA: Women's Group Therapy: Location: 16055 Ventura Blvd Suite 920 Encino, CA. Time: Tuesday Nights. Cost: $30/group. For more information contact Christine Loeb, LMFT, RD, at 818-501-0730 or email Chrisloeb3@aol.com.

Los Angeles, CA: Tuesday night women's compulsive overeaters group, 7:30-9:00pm, 12 step flavor, but NOT required. Participants can, but need not be in individual therapy elsewhere.  For more information call Jack Nelson Soll, LMFT at 310-471-2210, email IM N2 W8@aol.com.

Newport Beach/Costa Mesa/Irvine area therapist led support group: The group focuses on understanding eating disorders and how they specifically affect particular areas in life. The group concentrates on increasing self esteem and coping skills while decreasing obsession with food and body image. Time: Thursdays from 6:00-7:30pm. Cost: $35 per group, reservations required. Contact LeAnne Pleasant, LCSW at 949-812-9785 or Kristen Ober, MA MFT-I at 949-257-5846.

Oakland and San Francisco, CA: On-going eating disorder group combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, experiential exercises and interpersonal work. Group participants will gain: relief from constant food/body obsession; support from others, and effective ways to deal with internal critic.  The facilitator, Alison McCabe, MFT, has been licensed for over 13 years, specializing in eating disorder treatment, anxiety disorders and depression. For more information or to schedule an initial interview, contact Alison at 510-273-9969 or email alisonmccabebullen@yahoo.com. 

Oakland, CA: Compulsive Eating Support Groups - 10 Week Afternoon Group and Ongoing Monday Evening Group. The groups integrate a psychodynamic orientation with a non-diet approach to 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, email danaschwartz510@email.com or call Dana Schwartz, MFT at 510-663-8783.

Orange County, CA: Family ED-Anon Meeting: Free support meeting for the family and friends of someone suffering from an eating disorder. Lead by licensed therapists using Al-Anon principals. Location: Rebecca’s House Eating Disorder Treatment Programs™, 23861 El Toro Road, 7th Floor, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Time: Wednesdays at 6:00pm. For more information call 800-711-2062.

Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo, CA: Women and Eating Disorders Group Therapy. Through an emotionally secure and confidential therapeutic environment participants can explore freely their own needs and objectives while overcoming eating disordered behaviors. Santa Barbara Wednesday evenings 6:15-7:30  San Luis Obispo Thursday evenings 6:15-7:30 Cost: $50.00. Please call Angela R. Wurtzel, MFT, CEDS at 805-884-9794 for a complimentary consultation for inclusion in these groups or visit www.angelawurtzelmft.com.

Santa Monica, CA:  Do You Struggle With Any Of The Following? Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating, Disordered Eating, Poor Body Image, Low Self-Esteem, Self-Sabotaging Behavior, Family/Relationship Issues.  This support Group is Co-Facilitated By 2 Experienced Licensed Therapists Beginning April 1, 2008 Every Tuesday Evening: 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. Call Lea Lea Roussos 800-844-4545 Email: Leamft@Aol.Com 1460 Seventh Street, Suite. 206 Santa Monica, CA

San Diego, CA: Dr. Denise Zimmerman is offering a 16 week group on Mindful Eating. The group is open for adults and will be held at 5190 Governor Drive Suite 101. Participants will learn to develop the capacity to: stay in the present moment, let go of judgments, increase compassion and deepen self awareness. They will also learn specific mindful skills to decrease emotional eating. For more information call 858-452-2233. Cost: $60 per session.

San Francisco, CA: Leora Harling MFTi # 50894 Intern Psychotherapist Supervised by Susie Finch MFC# 40419 is offering a binge eating support group. Ms. Harling has an ongoing Wednesday evening group for people wishing to heal from binge eating. It is possible to stop binge eating. People of all shapes and sizes are encouraged to join. The group meets on Wednesday evenings from 5:45-7:15pm. The fee for each group is $50 and sliding scale fees are available for those with need. Location: 2333 Market Street, San Francisco, CA. For more information call 415-820-1478, visit www.foodandfeelings.org or email foodandfeelings@gmail.com.

San Francisco, CA Support Group: Celebrate Your Body, Support Group for Transforming Negative Body Image. Small group format for women with plenty of time for each participant to explore how her negative experience of her body has developed. Opportunity to make a conscious commitment to change the way the body is talked about and experienced. Time: Wednesday evenings, 7:15 - 9:15pm (12 session commitment). For more information call 415-457-3468, visit www.celebrateyourbody.com or email nomi@celebrateyourbody.com. Facilitator: Nomi Dekel, MA, MFT, Celebrate Your Body^sm

San Jose, CA: Eating Disorder Group for Women: The group focuses on developing a healthy lifestyle, reducing obsessive thoughts about food and weight, increasing positive body and self image, reducing negative thought processes, and finding healthy ways to cope with anxiety. Time: Mondays, 6:00- 7:30pm, every other week. For more information contact Terryann Sanders, LMFT at 408-298-1667 or email terrysanderslmft@sbcglobal.net.

San Jose/Campbell, CA: Therapy groups for women struggling with disordered eating patterns, body image disturbance, emotional eating, and related problems. Groups are currently held on both Wednesdays and Thursday evenings from 7:30 - 9:00pm. Individual therapy, in conjunction with the group, is also available. A Health At Every Size perspective is used to help clients learn about attuned eating, mindfulness, healthy expression of feelings, and developing a sense of self, separate from body size. For more information call Dr. Herb at 408-369-1139 or visit www.therapy4women.com.

San Rafael, CA: Upcoming Support Groups and Workshops: It is time to go beneath the obsession about counting calories and losing weight, and reclaim your sacredness, your right to your own voice and your ability to make your own choices. When you can do this with the most fundamental issue of food and body, you will be free from this obsession that keeps you from your true self. Beyond Hunger groups and workshops are for people who want to release themselves from the struggle with food and weight in whatever form that takes: either overeating, under eating, or obsessing. Beyond Hunger's groups and workshops offer a non-diet approach that explores the emotional, physical, and spiritual issues that lie at the core of the struggles with food and weight. Through lecture and experiential exercises you will learn to: develop compassion for your self and your eating/body issues; discover the differences between your emotional and physical hunger; understand the underlying emotional reasons and learn how to nurture yourself in ways other than overeating, under eating, or obsessing about food and weight; transform body shame and hatred into respect and love for your body; deepen your connection with your inner voice and spiritual self. For more information on groups and workshops call Beyond Hunger at 415-459-2270, write P.O. Box 151148, San Rafael, CA, 94901 or visit www.beyondhunger.org. 

Sierra Madre, CA Support Groups: There are two ongoing process oriented therapy groups available. Commitment is taken very seriously, therefore, regular weekly attendance is required, as is an initial screening interview. Both groups consist of a mixed population of eating disordered clients and the age range is between eighteen and sixty. The focus is on the feelings underlying the eating disorders rather than the behaviors. Topics such as childhood issues, family, relationships, friendships and life transitions are discussed as well as, here and now interpersonal interactions within the groups. Both groups meet on Monday evenings. The first is slightly more structured and runs from six O'clock pm to seven-thirty at a cost of $80 per month. The second is for those who have some recovery and it meets from seven-thirty to nine O'clock pm at $120 per month. Call Bette Ozburn, LMFT at 909-392-3731

West Los Angeles, CA: Process group for women 30+ who struggle with binge eating, bulimia, anorexia and body image. In an atmosphere of support and understanding we look at issues underlying the symptoms of eating disorders. Group meets Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm. For more information contact Dr. Janet K. Smith at 310-473-6169 or visit www.weighty-issues.com. 

West Los Angeles/Santa Monica, CA: Women and Food Eating Disorders Support Group: This group is for women ages 18 and older who are looking for a supportive environment in which to discuss struggles with disordered eating patterns and/or body image disturbance. This group meets Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm. Low fee available. Therapist has over 17 years experience with eating disorders. For more information contact Dr. Sari Shepphird at 310- 826-4300 or visit www.moving4ward.info.

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Boulder, CO: Binge Eating and Bulimia Supportive Therapy Group. Group meets Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm. Topics include: Emotional eating, overeating, binge eating, purging, chronic dieting, over exercising, depression, anxiety, obsessive thoughts about food, weight, and the scale, poor body image and self-esteem, relationships, perfectionism, assertiveness. For more information contact Joan Unruh, Licensed and Certified Therapist at 303-668-9024 or joan@joanunruh.com.

Denver, CO:  Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-Denver) has the following groups: 1) Art Therapy Support Group – Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm.  This ongoing, weekly group utilizes art and creativity by incorporating various types of art media to facilitate a connection with others and self.  The group emphasizes mindfulness, self-discovery and the actions needed to maintain a recovery focus.  $50 per group. 2) Aftercare Outpatient Process Group – Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm - An open group consisting of individuals in recovery, who have completed an intense eating disorders program at EDC-D or other treatment program. $50 per group. 3) DBT Skills Training – Mondays, 7:30-9:00pm - Didactic and experiential education in four different skill areas: core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. $75 per group. 4) Body Image 101 – Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00pm - 12 Week ongoing group designed to facilitate the connection between a woman and her body.  A variety of cognitive, behavioral and experiential techniques are used to foster acceptance of the body in all its uniqueness.  $50 per group. To participate in an Outpatient Support Group, call 303-771-0861 to register.  All support group meetings are held at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver, 950 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1010, Denver, CO 80246.

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Winter Park, FL - Family and Friends of People with Eating Disorders: Information and Support Workshop. Includes presentation by Sandee Nebel, MS, Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Topics covered include: What is an eating disorder?;  Where does the eating disorder come from?; How is an eating disorder treated?; How to be helpful to a family member, loved one, or friend. Also, includes presentation by Alice Baker, Registered and Licensed Dietitian. Topics covered: medical consequences; healthy nutrition; the “refeeding process” and mealtime issues. Additional material: how to take care of yourself in the process of recovery; support groups and recommended reading list. When: Saturday, March 29th 10:00am - 12:30pm. Where: White Picket Fence Counseling Center, 1345 Clay Street Winter Park, FL 32789.  Fee: $45 (check or cash). Register: seating is limited, call 407-622-0202 or email WtPicketFence@aol.com to register.

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Kapoho, HI: Holistic Healing Seminar. Dates: December 23-29, 2007. This seminar includes the following classes: Hawaiian Ti leaf and Mo'olelo ceremony, Reiki level one and two certification, Chanting for invocations, Complete body alignments, Aromatherapy, Dream analysis, Ho'oponopono (to make right), Ke'ala Kards, Reflexology, Crystal therapy, and Kala kala releasing of negative energy. Plus three guided tours- east Hawaii waterfalls, Kalapana seashore and steam vents, Volcano National Park. Classes and sessions will be held in Kapoho, in east Hawaii Island. Led by Rev. Keala Noel, Certified Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master – Usui, Seikim, Karuna, founder of Aloha Healing Women Retreats and The Kalana Foundation, author of the soon to be released book, “Healing what's eating you.” Classes start at 9:30am, lunch is provided and end at 4:30pm. Each week is a $1150 donation or $2000 donation for both weeks. Dormitory style accommodations are available for an extra cost. To register call toll free 1-888-967-8622, email kealanoel@yahoo.com  or visit http://www.healthretreats.info.

Kapoho, HI: Shamanic Journey Week. Dates: December 30-January 5, 2008: This week includes the following journey sessions and activities. Hawaiian Ti leaf and Mo'olelo ceremony, Healing and cleansing, Akashic records retrieval, Animal totem spirit, Warrior self, New Year's celebration of life and renewal of self, Past life retrieval, Communication with spirit guides and angels, Dolphin, Whale and Sea turtle communication, Dream analysis workshop, Ho'oponopono – to make things right, Soul Journey beyond this physical plane and Soul to Soul communication. Plus three guided tours- east Hawaii waterfalls, Kalapana seashore and steam vents, Volcano National Park. Classes and sessions will be held in Kapoho, in east Hawaii Island. Classes start at 9:30am, lunch is provided and end at 4:30pm, each week is a $1150 donation or $2000 donation for both weeks. Dormitory style accommodations are available for an extra cost.  Led by Rev. Keala Noel, Certified Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master – Usui, Seikim, Karuna, founder of Aloha Healing Women Retreats and The Kalana Foundation, author of the soon to be released book, “Healing what's eating you.” Donations go to the Kalana Foundation and are tax deductible. Register before December 15 and receive a 10% discount. To register call toll free 1-888-967-8622, email kealanoel@yahoo.com or visit http://www.healthretreats.info 

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Chevy Chase, MD: Support Group for adults with bulimia and compulsive overeating. The group will focus on a value-based life, and the vision each the person has for his or herself, resilience skills, and goals in the service of living the vision. Judith Asner, MSW, LCSW-C, eating disorders specialist and professional coach runs a group on Wednesday nights for people in their 20's and 30's with bulimia. All participants must have had previous and concurrent individual psychotherapy. Cost $70.00 per session. Six month commitment required. For more information call Judith Asner at 301-654-3211 to begin the assessment process.

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Newton, MA: The Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association (MEDA) launches new approach to support groups: MEDA is launching a new group program called Connect to Recovery (CTR). These groups are weekly, ongoing support groups for people living with an eating disorder. Each group meeting is led by two trained facilitators who have recovered from eating disorders themselves. The cost is $15.00 per group session. For more information on the teen eating disorder group, adult anorexia/bulimia group, adult binge eating/bulimia group and CARE support group contact MEDA at 617-558-1881 or visit www.medainc.org.

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Huntington Woods, MI: Reconnect with Food Weekly Yoga Support Group Series and Intensive Support Programs. Take time out of your busy schedule and transform your life through self-discovery and healing. Learn how to be comfortable in your own body, Break the perfection cycle, Connect with others, while connecting to the deepest part of you. Bring issues to the surface to take back to your therapist for further healing work. Weekly Yoga Support Group Series held year round. Check our website for the next Intensive Support Program. Facilitator: Beverly Price, RD, MA, RYT.  Individual consultations in person or by telephone. For more information visit www.reconnectwithfood.com

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Montclair, NJ - Young Adult Eating Disorder Group: This weekly therapy group is for young adult women struggling with anorexia and bulimia, ages 17- 28, approximately. The group will concentrate on your continuing recovery issues as it relates to addressing eating disordered thinking and behaviors and returning to full living in relation to socializing, relationships, school, and work. The focus is on the “dinosaur” of recovery – body image. Other themes that will be addressed are independence, separating from one’s family, adjusting to college, living on one’s own, being responsible for one’s own health and recovery. For maximum therapeutic benefit, participants are in concurrent individual therapy. Cost: $90.00 per group meeting. To schedule your initial consultation and to obtain more information call 973-783-2292, visit www.WomensTherapy.net or email BReese@WomensTherapy.net.

Montclair, NJ - Ongoing Group for Adult Women with Eating and Body Image Struggles: Meeting Time/Day: Two Sunday mornings per month, 9:30 – 11:00am.  This existing group is for adult women who have already worked with the non-diet approach and feel the need for ongoing peer support. Utilizes workbooks and experiential therapies – journal writing, guided imagery, and art therapy. Cost: $75.00 per group. To schedule your initial consultation and to obtain more information call 973-783-2292, visit www.WomensTherapy.net or email BReese@WomensTherapy.net.

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Omaha, NE: Omni Behavioral Health Eating Disorder Clinic offers a support group for individuals suffering from eating disorders in Omaha, NE.  Individuals interested should call 402-333-0898 for a brief phone screening and to register for the group. Cost: $20 fee per session. Scholarships may be available. 

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Katonah, NY: Ongoing Eating Disorder Therapy Group: Ms. Anne Wennerstrand co-leads this group with Alison Stowell, RD. Using a non-deprivation approach, participants will begin to identify the psychological issues that impact their compulsive/restrictive eating and troubled body image. Concrete nutritional support and guidance is offered. Group size is limited to six. A consultation is required for participation in the group. Meeting Time: Wednesdays from 5:00 - 6:15pm. Location: 132 Green Lane, Bedford Hills, NY. Call 914-533-7161 for further information.

Katonah, NY: Practitioner's Group: Ms. Anne Wennerstrand offers supervision as well as short-term groups for psychotherapy practitioners who wish to enhance their ability to listen and respond to clients who present with chronic body dissatisfaction, dieting, eating and body image problems. Groups will be experiential, giving practitioners the opportunity to explore their own relationships with food and body. For further information call 914-533-7161.

Mt. Kisco and Scarsdale, NY: Free monthly support group for family members, friends and partners of eating disorder sufferers. Gather support, ask questions, learn new tools and approaches for dealing with sufferer and have a place to share your experiences and concerns. This group is professionally led by a CEDaR Associates staff member. The meetings will alternate between Mt. Kisco, NY (Location: 67 South Bedford Road) and Scarsdale, NY (Location: Apple Bank Plaza, 1075 Central Ave) offices. For more information or to reserve space call 914-244-1904 mailbox 4 - leave message with call back information. Reservations necessary. For more information visit www.cedarassociates.com. Other groups offered by CEDaR Associates include:

Achieving Normal Eating: This nutrition group focuses on supporting clients dealing with disordered eating issues such as yo-yo dieting and restricting/binging cycles. The group will learn a non-diet approach to achieve normal eating while gaining support from their peers in a non-competitive, understanding environment. The group is open to adults only.

Parents and Nutrition Support Group: This nutrition group is now available to give parents the needed time to understand their role with regards to their child’s eating disorder. It can help parents to understand what their child may be feeling when eating a particular food or even looking in the mirror. The group is an ideal place to gain support and learn answers to nutrition related questions and or behaviors.

Mommy To Be Group: For pregnant, nursing and moms of young toddlers. This nutrition group is geared for moms to optimize their feeding relationship with their child from the very beginning of life. It helps new moms overcome personal dietary issues and teach new positive feeding roles from breast-feeding to snacking.

Healthy Habits: This nutrition group utilizes nutrition education and behavior modification to help children and their families, eat and exercise in harmony with their bodies. The group is appropriate for children ages 10 through 14 years. For more information visit www.cedarassociates.com.

Nutrition Support Group: An informal group, just for girls working on maintaining their recovery from anorexia and bulimia. The nutrition support group is an adjunct to therapy for clients needing nutritional support rather than individual medical nutrition therapy. This group is ideal for females, age 18 to 30 years.

Intensive 12-Week Group: CEDaR Associates of Westchester and Rockland Counties, New York: Intensive 12-week group for individuals suffering with eating disorders. Individuals will develop and utilize tools for Goal Achievement. This group program is designed for personal empowerment in the pursuit of goals related to eating disorders. It will address the following types of goals: appreciate your body; continue and enhance your eating disorder recovery; achieve a healthy body image; set realistic goals for yourself regarding your body; food and exercise; and improve overall self-care practices. Participants must make a commitment to attend all 12 group sessions and agree to maintain confidentiality of all other group members. This unique group is designed to be an educational experience to promote the cognitive behavioral skills needed to obtain your goals and desires, so the cost for the 12-week group program is $1,200—paid at the first session (insurance will not be accepted). Each attendee will also be required to purchase a workbook, which is an additional $14. Group is open to individuals 15 and older. Maximum of 15 participants will be selected for the group. The group will be held at the Mt. Kisco Center at 67 South Bedford Road on Wednesday evenings, and the Nyack center on Tuesday evenings. The sessions are one hour in length and are from 7-8 pm. For more information about the group call 914-244-1904.

Relating to Our Bodies - A Time Limited Group: This time-limited group is ideal for those struggling with such issues as Eating Disorders, Body Image, Low Self-esteem, Negative Self-talk. This group will focus on how we relate to our bodies, how we connect or disconnect from ourselves, how we focus on what others think about us, how we worry about our looks and how we are kind or mean to ourselves. The group will be held every Thursday from 6-7pm at 99 Main Street (Cedar and Main), Nyack, NY. Cost: $75.00 per time. To register call 845-348-7660; Cynthia Schwartzberg, LCSW, Treatment Coordinator.

Psychotherapy Group at CEDaR Associates Mt. Kisco and Scarsdale Offices: CEDaR Associates offers weekly, ongoing psychotherapy groups for adolescent girls, adult women and men with eating disorders. Group sessions, facilitated by a licensed therapist trained in the treatment of eating disorders. Call the appropriate office for information.

Sexual Abuse and Incest Survivor's Groups at CEDaR Associates Mount Kisco Center: CEDaR Associates is forming two separate weekly, ongoing psychotherapy groups for adolescent and adult women who are survivors of sexual abuse and/or incest. Group sessions, facilitated by a licensed therapist trained in the treatment of eating disorders. For more information call Kristin Lore, LCSW at 914-224-1904.

New York, NY - The Eating Disorder Resource Center offers an ongoing psychotherapy group for younger women (ages 23-35) who struggle with bulimia: The group meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00- 8:15pm pm. Cost: $50 per week. The group offers people an opportunity to understand the underlying psychological and emotional functions of their disorders, while behaviorally working to change their symptoms. Contact Dede Kammerling, LCSW at the Eating Disorder Resource Center, 212-724-9406 for more information.

New York, NY - Eating and Body Image Concerns Support Group for Female College Students: This group is for local female college students and those home in the NYC area for the summer, wanting support for their recovery from eating and body image concerns. The weekly meetings will include guided visualization, relaxation techniques, and journal writing (among other tools) to help members maintain recovery. The group will meet on Tuesdays 2:30-4:00p. Convenient Union Square location. Cost: $70/session. 8-week commitment required. A pre-group consultation is required. For more information call 212-844-0386 or email lorasasiela@gmail.com.

New York, NY - The Women's Therapy Centre Institute offers Six Week Groups on Eating and Body Image Problems: These 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. Contact the Women's Therapy Institute at 212-721-7005 for more information. 

New York, NY: B.I.T.E. The Body Image Transformation Experience® Overeating, Out of Control, In Battle With Yourself? B.I.T.E.® offers an opportunity to achieve self regulation and to change your perception of self. Who is B.I.T.E.® for? For those who struggle with weight regulation, weight loss, size, perception of self and body image; for those who appreciate that one's psychological/emotional life can get in the way of maintaining a food plan; for those who have lost weight, yet whose self-perception is not changing and for those who need to develop specific strategies for integrating intellectual and emotional understanding with weight loss and body image transformation. Winter/Spring Workshop Series: Workshop I: February 5-April 15, 2008. Owning My Body My Self "Why Can't I Just Do It?" Tuesdays 7:30-9:00pm (Registration deadline: January 4, 2008). Workshop II: Transforming My Body My Self: April 22-June 24, 2008 (Registration deadline: March 11, 2008). Combines innovative group therapy techniques with body-oriented therapy. Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30pm. Special Guest Collaborator: Dance Movement therapist, Suzi Tortora Ed.D., ADTR, CMA, LCAT, LMHC. Mentoring Group: Available to those who have completed the full program of B.I.T.E.®. This group provides guidance and mentorship to extend the initial successes of participants in mind body integration and healthy weight regulation. For registration information contact Fran Weiss, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP, visit www.franweiss.com or email biddoc@franweiss.com.

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

Westbury, NY - Women's Self-Awareness, Self-Care and Self-Realization Groups: Focusing on the interrelationships and connections between issues such as: embracing your feelings; making peace with food, weight, aging and body-image; nurturing and healing relationships; acknowledging your worth; getting your hungers and needs met in life, finding your voice and being heard; satisfying your appetites; sexuality, spirituality and aliveness; body, body-self and sense of self and balance, awareness and mindfulness. Date/Time: Tuesday evening from 7:00 - 8:30pm, Initial 8 week commitment required. Carle-Place - Westbury area, EDA Counseling Center/Eating Wellness Programs, 900 Merchants Concourse, Westbury, New York 11590 Suite 403, phone: 516-794-7328. Facilitated by: Sondra Kronberg, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.

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Sylvania, OH: Eating Disorders Support Network (EDSN) is a support and educational group that meets the first Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at River Centre Clinic, 5465 Main Street, Sylvania, OH. This meeting is provided free of charge and enables parents, family members, friends, and loved ones of eating disorder sufferers the opportunity to ask questions directly to professionals in the eating disorders field and share their experiences with others. Refreshments are provided. For more information call 419-885-8800, email info@river-centre.org, or visit www.river-centre.org. (Even though there is no charge, each meeting is led by at least one professional.)

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Portland, OR: BodyWay - The Aliveness Institute Workshops and Retreats: The Workshops and Retreats for Women combine a profound, heart-based and somatic approach to healing emotional eating, and weight and body issues with playful activity in beautiful settings. The underlying theme is that Full Recovery is a Reality! In this highly experiential, intense, and even magical, work - each participant has the chance to make major progress on her Heroine's Journey (for professionals, this work can be part of the Professional Training and Certification Program with possible CEUs). Facilitated by Jane E. Latimer, for more information visit www.emotionaleating.com. Professional Trainings for Psychotherapists, Coaches, Dietitians or anyone working with disordered eating clients, addictions and codependency issues. These trainings teach the professional how to apply heart-based, somatic therapeutic approaches to working with eating disordered clients. For more information visit www.emotionaleating.com or www.bodywayonline.com, call 503-293-8906 or 800-765-1319.

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Ambler, PA - Therapy Group For Lap Band and Bariatric Surgery patients: This group is for patients who are experiencing difficulty with maintenance and regain. Limited to 8 people, the group focuses seriously on member goals for change and meets every other Saturday morning from 10:00-11:15am in Ambler, PA. Cost: $27.00 per session. For more information contact Carol Signore, MS, LMFT, FAED, at 215-540-9675 or Carol@myselfdesign.com.

Glenside, PA - Ongoing Support Groups: 1. Girls' Group on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:30pm. 2. Women's Group on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 7:30pm and Sundays, 4:30 - 6:00pm. Explore thoughts and feelings in a supportive and safe environment. The use of art, creative writing & dialog uniquely honors each woman's struggles and triumphs. Facilitated by Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, Board Certified Art Psychotherapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. Individual and family counseling, supervision and professional training available. For more information call 215-885-0642 ext. 1, email michelleldean.mac@mac.com or visit http://web.mac.com/michelleldean.mac/iWeb/Site/Welcome.html.

Pittsburgh, PA - Ongoing Mother's Group: This is a support group for moms whose daughters are in treatment for eating disorders and body image issues. The group is covered by most major insurance companies, otherwise the cost is $85 a session. The group meets every other Wednesday morning. For more information contact Lauren Stern at 412-361-8040 or send email to llstern@aol.com. Location: 311 S. Craig St. Suite 2D Pittsburgh, PA.

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Ogden, UT: St. John Therapeutic Services, Inc. Adolescent Girls Eating Disorder Recovery Group: Ongoing, open ended group for teen girls 13-18 years old. Cost: $25 per group -- insurance accepted.  This group meets each Tuesday from 6:00-7:30pm. For more information visit www.stjohntherapy.com or call Sharon St. John, LPC at 801-317-1895.

Ogden, UT: St. John Therapeutic Services, Inc. hosts a monthly 2 hour group for teens and their families to learn about and process issues surrounding eating disorders. This group is educational and an experiential process group. Cost: $25 per group - insurance accepted.  For more information visit www.stjohntherapy.com or call Sharon St. John, LPC at 801-317-1895.

Orem, UT:  Center for Change is pleased to host a compulsive eating workshop presented by Mary Bellofatto, MA, LMHC, CEDS. This intensive 5-day workshop is for adult and young women struggling with compulsive eating, emotional eating, and related difficulties. The workshop will include more than 35 hours of psychotherapy and counseling through group processes and experiential activities, as well as therapeutic meals and snacks and dietary intervention. Mary is a world renowned expert in the use of psychodrama, and is a specialist in eating disorders and helping others to make life changes. She has tailored this workshop to address the complex issues surrounding compulsive eating including emotional eating, shame, and body image. Mary’s approach is one of kindness and compassion, with a heavy dose of humor and fun!
The workshop is being held at Center for Change to help facilitate a warm, nurturing environment as the participants work through difficult issues. This 5-day workshop is March 4-8, 2008 at a cost of $1495, which includes meals and snacks each day, and all workshop materials and activities. In an effort to keep the workshop small and intimate, space is extremely limited, so prompt reservations are suggested. Contact Tamara Noyes at tnoyes@centerforchange.com for more information.
 

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Houston, TX Support Group: Eating Disorder support groups, for more information contact Karen Siegel, MPH, RD, LD at 713-721-7755.

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Herndon, VA: Several Support Groups are being offered:

12 week group: It's not about the Chocolate Cake: 12 week group geared toward binge eating/emotional eating. Understand your relationship with food, make peace with food, enhance self-esteem, and learn coping skills. Workbook and reflection cards provided. Offered in person and over the phone. For more information call Michelle Market, LPC at 703-597-7869, visit www.michellemarket.com or email lpc@michellemarket.com.

8 week Psycho-education Group: The Path to Recovery: 8 week group is geared towards those struggling with anorexia or bulimia. The group will give you a strong foundation for recovery skills. Explore the role and causes of your eating disorder, identify healthy coping skills, challenge negative thinking, create a positive body image, and make peace with your eating disorder. Workbook and reflection cards provided. Offered in person and over the phone. For more information call Michelle Market, LPC at 703-597-7869, visit www.michellemarket.com or email lpc@michellemarket.com.

Self-Improvement Series: Offered the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00-11:00am (topics include journaling, stress management, healthy boundaries, etc). For more information call Michelle Market, LPC at 703-597-7869, visit www.michellemarket.com or email lpc@michellemarket.com.

Healthy Coping Skills Free Monthly Teleconference. Held the first Monday of the Month from 7:00- 7:30pm Non-food coping skills will be explored. Geared towards supporting all eating disorders. For details on the call in number, click on the following link: http://www.michellemarket.com/upcoming_events.html. For more information call Michelle Market, LPC at 703-597-7869, visit www.michellemarket.com or email lpc@michellemarket.com.

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