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News from the UK: New Campaign to Ban Airbrushed Pictures in Girls' Magazines. Airbrushed pictures of celebrities could be banned from magazines in future. Now a new campaign warns "pictures of perfection" cause huge emotional and psychological problems for teenage girls and there could be a ban on magazines aimed at under-16s enhancing models looks by covering flawed skin, flattening stomachs or extending legs. The campaign is headed by Liberal Democrat MP Jo Swinson, who said yesterday: "Young girls are under more pressure now than they were even five years ago. Last year there was a worrying 47% rise in under 18s admitted to hospital for anorexia or bulimia treatment. "The Advertising Standards Authority should also draw up new rules so that advertisements aimed at adults should indicate if images have been airbrushed." The suggestions are part of a major campaign today launched by the Liberal Democrats after The Times revealed that catwalk designers are pushing ever thinner models into fashion magazines despite widespread public concern over “size-zero”. Alexandra Shulman, editor of Vogue, accused designers of making magazines hire models with “jutting bones and no breasts or hips” by supplying them with “minuscule” garments for their photo shoots. Vogue frequently retouched photographs to make models look larger, she said. The Liberal Democrats want to put pressure on the fashion and cosmetic surgery industry to prevent their advertisements encouraging teenage anorexia. Jo Swinson, the party’s spokeswoman on women, has called for age-appropriate lessons on body image, health and wellbeing to be taught in schools. She also believes that advertising for cosmetic surgery should include information about success rates. Risk Factors of Disordered Eating Found. Overweight youth who read about dieting, report little family connectedness and see weight as a priority are at risk of eating disorder, U.S. researchers say. Dianne Neumark-Sztainer of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and colleagues used data from Project EAT, an ongoing study that assessed eating and weight-related behaviors in 4,746 adolescents from 31 urban Minneapolis-St. Paul schools during the 1998-99 academic year. Youth were surveyed at two time points -- the first occurring when participants were in middle school and high school and the second five years later. The study found increased hours of moderate to extreme physical activity and lower self-esteem predicted higher risk for disordered eating among females. However, for males, depressive symptoms, poor eating patterns including high fast food and sweetened beverage intake, increased their risk of disordered eating. The study suggested a lack of family connectedness, including not eating family meals together, was found to increase the risk of disordered eating behaviors in both young males and females. UPI: Aug. 3, 2009 Researchers 'Astonished' by Anorexia Death Rates by Joan Arehart-Treichel. Anorexia nervosa is a very dangerous illness, not just over the short term but over the long term as well. Patients with this disorder need continuing, diligent follow-up care. Anorexia nervosa, as psychiatrists know only too well, is a dangerous illness with a high rate of premature death. But exactly how dangerous has become clearer—the result of a nationwide longitudinal study conducted by Swedish scientists. The study team reported two major findings. The first was that compared with the general population, anorexia patients were at a heightened risk of death not only after hospitalization but many years later. The second was that their long-term risk of death came not just from anorexia but from a number of other causes as well. The scientists were "astonished" by these findings, they wrote in their report published in the January British Journal of Psychiatry. Thanks to the unique personal identification numbers assigned to all Swedish residents, and to the national cause-of-death records and national hospital-discharge records that Sweden maintains, these researchers were able to assess death from natural and unnatural causes in a nation-wide cohort of Swedish women with anorexia nervosa. The researchers studied the records of some 6,000 patients covering a 30-year period (1973 to 2003). Out of the cohort studied, 265 died during the 30-year follow-up. The most frequent causes of death were suicide (responsible for 32 percent of the deaths), anorexia (19 percent of the deaths), and cancer (11 percent of the deaths). The remaining 38 percent of deaths were caused by other illnesses or by homicide. The average age at death for the 265 anorexia patients who died was 34. The researchers also compared findings for their anorexia patients during the 30-year follow-up period with those of the general Swedish population. For example, compared with the general population during this time, anorexia subjects were 19 times more likely to have died from psychoactive substance use, primarily alcohol use, 14 times more likely to have died from suicide; 12 times more likely to have died from respiratory diseases, 11 times more likely to have died from urogenital diseases, five times more likely to have died from gastrointestinal diseases, and two times more likely to have died from either cardiovascular disease or from cancer. Altogether, anorexia patients were six times more likely to have died during the 30-year follow-up period than was the general population. "These results underline the need for careful follow-up of anorexia nervosa patients," Fotios Papadopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., a general psychiatry resident at Sweden's Uppsala University Hospital and the lead investigator, told Psychiatric News. For instance, anorexia patients' five-fold increase in deaths due to gastrointestinal diseases may have been due, at least in part, to the indirect effects of alcohol abuse since 4 out of 6 deaths in this category were from liver cirrhosis. Moreover, other researchers have found that a number of patients with anorexia do not have alcohol problems during the first part of their illness, yet develop them later. Thus, anorexia patients should be carefully monitored for signs that they may be developing alcohol dependence. Some good news also emerged from the study, the researchers noted, in that the death rates for patients first admitted to the hospital from 1987 to 2003 for anorexia were substantially lower than those for patients first admitted to the hospital for anorexia from 1973 to 1979. The researchers believe that this downward trend reflects improved psychiatric and other medical care for anorexia patients in recent years. The study was funded by the Swedish Research Council. Psychiatric News February 6, 2009 Volume 44, Number 3, pg. 20.
Emotion Avoidance in Patients with Anorexia Nervosa: Initial Test of a Functional Model. Researchers: Wildes JE, Ringham RM, Marcus MD. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate emotion avoidance in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) and to examine whether emotion avoidance helps to explain (i.e., mediates) the relation between depressive and anxiety symptoms and eating disorder (ED) psychopathology in this group. Method: Seventy-five patients with AN completed questionnaires to assess study variables. Rates of emotion avoidance were compared to published data, and regression models were used to test the hypothesis that emotion avoidance mediates the relation between depressive and anxiety symptoms and ED psychopathology in AN. Results: Patients with AN endorsed levels of emotion avoidance that were comparable to or higher than other psychiatric populations and exceeded community controls. As predicted, emotion avoidance significantly explained the relations of depressive and anxiety symptoms to ED psychopathology. Discussion: Findings confirm that emotion avoidance is present in patients with AN and provide initial support for the idea that anorexic symptoms function, in part, to help individuals avoid aversive emotional states. Source: Int J Eat Disord. 2009 Aug 7.
Viewership of pro-anorexia websites in seventh, ninth and eleventh graders. Researchers: Custers K, Van den Bulck J. Objective: To examine the prevalence of visiting pro-anorexia websites by 13-, 15- and 17-year old adolescents and to explore correlates of visiting such websites and predictors of anorexia nervosa (AN). Method: Questionnaire in a sample of 711 secondary school children from the 7th, 9th and 11th grade in Flanders, Belgium. Results: 12.6% of the girls and 5.9% of the boys had visited such websites. In girls, visiting pro-anorexia websites was associated with a higher drive for thinness, worse perception of appearance and more perfectionism. Conclusion: The prevalence of visiting pro-anorexia sites is non-trivial and the significant correlations between viewership of pro-ana sites and predictors of AN suggest a potential for negative impact of exposure to pro-ana sites. We conclude with some speculative remarks on the potential threat of the existence of pro-ana sites to organized health care. Source: Eur Eat Disord Rev. 2009 May;17(3):214-9.
For Professionals - Conferences/Seminars/Online Courses/Study Groups: 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: Madison, WI – September 25; 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 http://www.renfrew.org or contact Jenna Hoskinson at 1-877-367-3383.
Stanford, CA: The Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine will present Eating Disorders in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults on October 16, 2009 from 8am - 5pm at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center on the Stanford Campus. An optional workshop, Family Based Treatment of Adolescent Eating Disorders, will be held on October 17 from 9am - 12noon at Vaden Health Center also on campus. The goal of the conference is to update the practitioner on recent advances in the etiology, diagnosis and management of eating disorders in children, adolescents and young adults. For more information and to download a brochure, visit www.cme.lpch.org or call 650-497-8554.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Workshop in Cincinnati or Via Teleconference* What is DBT? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a comprehensive treatment approach for people whose emotions create major problems in their lives and/or in the lives of people around them. Strong emotion is often expressed in a destructive way, as in angry outbursts, irritation, or depression. It may also be expressed by behaviors such as eating disorders, substance abuse, or destructive impulses such as gambling, compulsive spending/eating/drinking, or some combination. In this workshop you will learn specific skills for regulating intense emotion, dealing with distressing situations, and improving relationships with the people around you. These skills are taught in a group format that acknowledges emotional sensitivity, and offers powerful, pragmatic methods for dramatically improving the quality of your life and that of your loved ones. When: September 12, 2009 and every other Saturday for 8 weeks. Time: 10am-Noon. Where: Montgomery Office, 7795 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208. Cost:$75.00/session or $500.00/8wks if paid by September 5, 2009. (Significant Other/Friends may join you for $50.00/session or $350) RSVP by September 5, 2009 by calling Dr. Norton at 513-479-2080 or emailing drnorton@eatingdisorderpro.com. *Teleconferences are available to individuals and to groups and can be scheduled as needed in 1, 2 or 4 hour blocks of time. Contact Dr. Norton for more information on the structure and fees or for your personalized teleconference.
Ann Arbor, MI: The Center for Eating Disorders and The Bodywise (BW) Binge Eating Recovery Program in Ann Arbor MI would like to announce the Fall 2009 Bodywise Intensive, a 2 1/2 day program November 13-15, that offers a powerful jumpstart for recovery from Binge Eating Disorder (BED). The BW Intensive provides a supportive environment for clients to explore reasons for the development of BED in their lives, and define a path for recovery. By helping participants understand the specific uses of binge eating in their lives, how to recognize and manage binge triggers (including affect tolerance skills), and learn skills for intuitive eating and movement, clients feel less isolated and are better able to progress in ongoing treatment. Clients will explore their "diet mythology," body image issues, and information about the Health at Every Size perspective. This Intensive is appropriate for clients already in therapy for BED, and those wanting to begin the process. Using discussion, writing, experiential exercises, mindful movement and group eating interventions, the BW Intensive provides a powerful opportunity for change in a safe environment. If you are a therapist treating BED, feel free to contact us; we are developing a referral network for clients who finish the weekend and are in need of further treatment. The BW Intensive will be facilitated by Amy Pershing LMSW, Director of the Bodywise Program and Clinical Director of The Center for Eating Disorders in Ann Arbor, and Robin Okun, ACSW, Founder of Mindful Movement and Movement Specialist at The Center. The Intensive will be held in Ann Arbor and lodging is available on site; call 734-668--8585 or visit www.stopcompulsiveeating.com and/or www.center4ed.org for more information.
Register Now! The Renfrew Center Foundation presents the 19th 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.
Long Island, NY: NEDA - Long Island October Events: NEDA-LI Fundraiser on Friday, October 9, 2009 from 8:00pm - 11pm, A Night of Comedy & Cocktails at the Omni Diner-Omni Bldg., Uniondale, Long Island, NY. Free Public Conference on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 10am -12pm. Sponsors: NEDA-LI & the Center for Change. Presenters: Jenni Schaefer, author of Goodbye Ed, Hello Me: Recover from Your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with Life and Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN, nutrition therapist, Director, Eating Wellness and FEED Programs. Location: Omni Building Auditorium, Uniondale, Long Island, NY. Meet and Greet Luncheon on Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 12:45pm -2:30pm. Sponsors: NEDA-LI & Avalon Hills. Luncheon with Jenni Schaefer and book signing of her new book. For more information on these upcoming events visit www.neda-li.org or call NEDA-LI at 516-794-0415.
If you need treatment and you do not have medical insurance, this site may be helpful: http://www.covermefoundation.org. 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.
Arizona: 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.
California: 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 specializes in the comprehensive care of adolescent girls, ages 14-18, and adult women, ages 18 and older, struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and associated disorders. Montecatini offers a range of treatment services in order to provide the most comprehensive care based on the individual needs of each patient. These services include: initial assessment and consultation, clinical assessment, insurance benefits verification, medical/ psychiatric care, individual and group psychotherapy, family therapy, a family intensive weekend and nutrition therapy. To learn more about the treatment options and levels of care at Montecatini, or to schedule a tour, please call 760-436-2657 or visit their website at www.montecatinieatingdisorder.com. Montecatini is a CARF Accredited Facility. Montecatini is a member of CRC Health Group. To learn more about CRC Health Group, please 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 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 a program dedicated to the treatment of 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 young adult 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.
Colorado: Colorado Treatment Center News - The Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-Denver). The EDC-Denver offers a full spectrum of care from partial hospitalization through outpatient 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. Eating Disorder Center of Denver's Support Groups: Call 303-771-0861 to register for any of the groups, except for the Family & Friends Support Group.
Florida: Tallahassee, FL: Canopy Cove's eating disorder treatment programs offer compassionate, comprehensive treatment for females, males, adolescents and adults, who struggle with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorders and co-existing Diabetes. Located in a home-like setting on 55 rolling acres in Tallahassee, Florida, Canopy Cove offers residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient treatment. Canopy Cove's eating disorder treatment programs are based on the Recovery Model. The Recovery Model identifies the eating disorder as a symptom of deeper, unresolved issues and maintains that a full recovery is possible. It focuses on the underlying issues within the individual and/or the family. A multi-dimensional approach is used which includes but is not limited to: individual and group counseling; family therapy; nutritional counseling; medical monitoring; spiritual development; equine therapy; music therapy; movement therapy and art therapy. To meet your specific needs, Canopy Cove develops a treatment plan that is designed exclusively for you. Their individualized programs are grounded in providing a positive structure in a Christian-based setting. Their programs include the following: treatment provided in a serene and secure environment; continuity of staff throughout the entire treatment process; a small supportive group setting of less than 8 people in each group setting, comprehensive psychological and medical assessments, and weekly family therapy and education. It is difficult to stop the destructive cycle of an eating disorder without professional help. Please call today to learn more about your recovery process at Canopy Cove. 1-800-236-7524 www.canopycove.com.
Maryland: 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. They 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 and Maryland. Please call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com for more information about Renfrew or the Bethesda location.
Nevada: Reno, NV: The Center for Hope of the Sierras. The Center offers residential and PHP treatment for women and adolescents age 16 and up suffering from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and related disorders with a specialized track for the treatment of patients with co-occurring diabetes and eating disorders. Center for Hope is a small facility offering highly individualized treatment plans catered specifically to each patient’s care throughout the healing process in a natural, home-like setting. Treatment is focused on long-term recovery and incorporates intuitive eating, community outings and a real world environment as well as comprehensive discharge planning for the patient’s transition back to home life. To learn more about Center for Hope of the Sierras visit www.centerforhopeofthesierras.com or call 877-828-4949.
North Carolina: Durham, NC: Carolina House. Carolina House would like to welcome our newest staff member Misty Ash, as Professional Relations Coordinator. Misty earned her Bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University where she majored in Hospitality Management and minored in Business Administration. To learn more about Carolina House visit www.carolinaeatingdisorders.com. To schedule a tour or speaking event, contact Misty at 919.372.7947 or at mash@crchealth.com. Carolina House is a member of CRC Health Group www.crchealth.com.
Oregon: 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.
Spotlight on Individual Therapists and Group Practices: Winter Park, FL - Eating Disorder and Compulsive Overeating Groups and Workshops. Do you know someone who can benefit from the support of a therapy group? Participating in a group can be a powerful partner to individual work in the healing process. Current groups are Anorexia and Bulimia Recovery Group on Tuesdays 5:00-6:30pm ($25), Overeating and Food Addiction on Tuesdays 7:00-8:30pm ($30), Emotional Overeating Recovery on Thursdays 7:00-8:30pm ($30), Monthly Relapse Prevention Groups from Eating Disorders and Overeating ($40). Varied topics offered in one time workshops. Updated information sent out in their free monthly newsletter, The Fence Post. To receive the newsletter or for more information, visit www.wpfcounseling.com, White Picket Fence Counseling Center, LLC.
Denver, CO: Due to expansion of our inpatient and residential level of care, Eating Recovery Center based in Denver, CO, is seeking qualified and motivated professionals for the following positions: Therapists (Family Therapist, Primary Therapists, Program Therapist and Outpatient Therapist), Registered Dietitians, Registered Nurses, Psychiatric Technicians, Aftercare Coordinator and Utilization Review Coordinator. Eating Recovery Center is a premier hospital-based program for females and males ages 17 and older who suffer from anorexia and bulimia. Join the team of Eating Recovery Center and work with a team of nationally known experts including co-founders, Dr. Ken Weiner and Dr. Rick Bishop. Interested professionals should submit resumes to Trudy Brown: tbrown@eatingrecoverycenter.com or fax: 303-825-8587. For more information visit www.eatingrecoverycenter.com.
Research Studies on Eating Disorders: Chicago, IL: The University of Chicago is conducting a study to evaluate effective outpatient psychological treatments for adolescents with bulimia nervosa. You are needed if you are a family with an adolescent (12-18 years old) who has bulimia nervosa. The study requires that the adolescent and his/her parents be interviewed, fill out questionnaires, and then be assigned to one of three outpatient psychological treatments. 20 outpatient visits will be provided over a 6 month period. If you are interested and would like more information, call 773-834-5677 or email bulimia@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu.
Maryland - Bulimia Research Study. The Johns Hopkins Eating Disorders Program is seeking women ages 18-40 years old with bulimia nervosa interested in a research study funded by the Klarman Family Foundation. The study includes a health assessment, blood testing and pictures of the brain taken using a medical scanner. Eligible women will be paid up to $400 for their participation and will be offered 6 weeks of outpatient treatment. Fore more information call 410-955-3863. Massachusetts Research Study - Massachusetts General Hospital Study of Therapy for Bone Loss in Anorexia Nervosa. The Neuroendocrine Unit of Massachusetts General Hospital is conducting research studies on anorexia-induced bone loss. Their screening study is for men and women age 12-50 with anorexia nervosa. They are investigating causes of osteopenia (or bone loss) in the spine, hip, wrist and total body. The study involves one visit of approximately 3 hours. Their treatment study is for women aged 18-45 with anorexia nervosa and absent or irregular menstrual periods. They are investigating the combined use of a natural hormone and a medication that is effective for bone loss in postmenopausal women as a novel treatment for the bone loss seen in women with anorexia nervosa. They hope that the combination of these two investigational medications will help rebuild depleted bone and prevent further bone breakdown in women with anorexia nervosa. The study consists of 6 visits over 12 months. A stipend of up to $675 is awarded throughout the course of the study. If interested, call Erinne Meenaghan, NP at 617-724-7393 or email nedresearchstudies@partners.org. Massachusetts - Bulimia Nervosa Study. Free confidential treatment is available to those who are eligible. Do you or someone you know binge eat? Do you or someone you know compensate by vomiting or other extremes? Do you or someone you know have severe moodiness or relationship problems? Researchers are now enrolling participants (ages 18-65) in a free treatment study investigating two active treatments, including education and counseling, for bulimia nervosa. If interested call 617-353-9610 or visit www.bu.edu/anxiety.
New York, NY: NIMH-funded, IRB-Approved Study of Adolescents with Bulimia Nervosa (ages 12 - 21 years). This study takes place at NYSPI/Columbia University and compensation is provided for participation ($100). For more information, contact Laura Berner at 212-543-5316. P.I.: Rachel Marsh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute, phone 212-543-5384, email marshr@childpsych.columbia.edu.
New York, NY: The National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring a multi-center international study to compare two types of family therapy as well as Fluoxetine or placebo (an inactive medication) in the treatment of adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa. They are looking for families with an adolescent with Anorexia Nervosa between the ages of 12-18 years. Participation involves completing assessment interviews, questionnaires, and engaging in 16 family therapy sessions over the course of nine months with medication continuing for another six months. The study is being held at the Eating Disorders Research Program, The Westchester Division of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Contact the Research Coordinator, Samantha Berthod, MA at 914-997-4395.
North Carolina: The University of North Carolina's Eating Disorders Program announces a new clinical psychotherapy trial for bulimia nervosa. This study is comparing two different ways to deliver cognitive-behavioral therapy. (CBT) which is the treatment of choice for bulimia. Patients will be randomized (like a flip of a coin) to either face to face group CBT or internet-delivered CBT with a therapist-moderated chat group. There is no cost for participating in this trial. Eligibility Requirements: Male or Female, at least 18 years old, have a home computer with Internet access. Contact the Research Coordinator at 919-966-2882 or cbt4bn@unc.edu for more information.
Online Research - How difficult or traumatic events influence individuals’ lives. This study is being conducted by a research team of Kelly Floyd, Mandy Howard, and Sarah Kuszczak under the supervision of Dr. Janice DeLucia-Waack in the Department of Counseling, School and Educational Psychology, University at Buffalo. The survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, and all information is confidential. Study approved by the University at Buffalo Social and Behavioral Sciences Institutional Review Board (#3481). Results could suggest appropriate interventions specifically geared towards alleviating distress and fostering well-being. For more information visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=09x3B9_2f8wPuQ8hMKnwhxXw_3d_3d.
Members - Send Us Your Three Favorite Books about Recovering from Eating Disorders. Email edreferral@aol.com your three "must read" titles and we will put a link on our site with a link to purchase those books. After several professionals mention the same book repeatedly, it will increase in ranking on our EDReferral.com list of books. This link will also be good, free exposure for you to get your name out there. Please do not recommend your own titles. Also please help help us to keep this in the spirit it was intended. Do not call you friends and ask them to list your book - really think about the 3 books you feel are the most helpful in the journey of recovery.
Eating Disorders For Dummies. Author: Susan Schulherr, LCSW. This guide explains anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder in plain English, as well as other disorders such as bigorexia and compulsive exercising. Topics include: identify eating disorder warning signs; recognize companion disorders and addictions; handle anxiety and emotional eating; approach someone about getting treatment; treat eating disorders in men, children, and the elderly; help a sibling, friend, or partner with and eating disorder and benefit from recovery in ways you never imagined. Complete with helpful lists of recovery dos and don’ts, this resource is for anyone who wants to recover - or help a loved one recover - from one of these disabling conditions and regain a healthy and energetic life. For more information or to order visit www.edreferrral.com/books.htm.
Goodbye Ed, Hello Me. Author: Jenni Schaefer. This follow-up to Life Without Ed explains what it is like to be “fully recovered” from an eating disorder. Picking up shortly after the first book left off, Jenni starts off by explaining how she skipped her first marriage, “The wedding invitations were stamped but not mailed, and her wedding dress and three pink bridesmaid dresses were bought but never worn.” Instead, she gave the engagement ring back to a man “who loved alcohol more than me,” and wrote wedding vows to herself, promising to love and honor herself and accept all of her faults and strengths with patience and gentle kindness. In Goodbye Ed, Hello Me, Jenni Schaefer takes readers from recovery to liberation. This is an accessible and practical self-help book, filled with personal anecdotes, encouragement, practical tools, and Jenni’s delightful personality. She is a gifted writer and an inspirational role model for leaving disordered eating behind and moving on with your life. She includes exercises, Q&A’s for readers, and a recovery toolbox, while introducing phrases and concepts such as the sadness cloud, internal hidden tracks, personal protective days, societal Ed, and much more. Among the important recovery issues that she confronts are perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationships, having a healthy body, and positive body image. For more information on Jenni visit www.jennischaefer.com, and to order go to www.edreferrral.com/books.htm.
You Are Not Alone Volume 2 (plus free Companion CD). Authors: Andrea Roe with Shannon Cutts. This book is a collection of personal recovery stories, inspiring poems, artwork and song lyrics by women affected by eating disorders. These women are either in recovery or fully recovered and have not only survived from eating disorders, but also depression, social anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, other addictions, emotional and physical abuse, sexual abuse and rape. Also included is the You Are Not Alone Companion CD filled with healing songs by women whose lives have been touched by eating disorders. Profits are donated to support organizations. For more information visit www.youarenotalonebook.com, and to order go to www.edreferrral.com/books.htm.
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