EDReferral.com now has over 3200 unique visitors per DAY!--This newsletter is mailed to over 10,000 people! www.EDReferral.com Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center International Eating Disorder Referral Organization EDReferral.com Newsletter – September, 2006: Table of Contents Current Research on Eating Disorders click here For Professionals: Conferences/Seminars/Study Groups/Networking/Online Courses click here Educational Opportunities click here Online Interactive Programs click here Advocacy click here Treatment Center News click here Support Groups for Parents click here Support Groups click here International Support Groups click here Online Support Groups click here Employment Opportunities click here Office Space Available click here Research Studies on Eating Disorders click here Inspirational click here Books, Journals, Videos and Media click here Marketing Tips click here Newsletter Protocol click here Instructions on how to unsubscribe to the newsletter click here Want something included in the newsletter? –see the protocol listed at the end of this newsletter. click here Current Research on Eating Disorders: What may underlie differing perceptions of family functioning between mothers and their adolescent daughters with eating disorders? Daughters with eating disorders (ED) were found to perceive family functioning more negatively than their mothers. This study examined variables that may underlie these differences in a subgroup of adolescent girls and their mothers from the original study. METHODS: Participants were 77 mother-adolescent daughter dyads. Daughters met current DSM-IV criteria for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa or ED Not Otherwise Specified. Daughters and mothers completed the Family Assessment Device (FAD), which measures perceptions of family functioning with seven subscales. Daughters also completed the Eating Disorders Inventory (EDI). Backward elimination stepwise regressions were conducted on difference scores between mothers and daughters for each FAD subscale. Daughter's EDI subscales (except Bulimia) were entered as possible predictors. RESULTS: Interpersonal Distrust was the only predictor of the differences between daughters and mothers on Problem Solving, Communication, Affective Responsiveness and General Functioning, accounting for 24%, 14%, 10% and 23% of the variance, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Differences in viewpoints between mothers and daughters regarding the family environment may be understood in terms of the daughters' level of distrust of people in general and their overall feelings of inadequacy. Addressing these psychological difficulties may have powerful implications both for individual and family treatment in the recovery from an eating disorder. Could this be part of the dynamic that led to the eating disorder, a result of the stress on the whole family related to the eating disorder or some combination? Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2006 Apr-Jun;18(2):281-6. Suicidality in eating disorders: Occurrence, correlates, and clinical implications. This review summarizes the published studies on suicide and suicide attempts in individuals with eating disorders, highlighting rates of occurrence, clinical correlates, and implications for practitioners. Multiple studies find high rates of suicide in patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) [Standardized Mortality Ratio (SMR) for suicide range from 1.0 to 5.3], whereas suicide rates do not appear to be elevated in bulimia nervosa (BN). In contrast, suicide attempts occur in approximately 3-20% of patients with anorexia nervosa and in 25-35% of patients with bulimia nervosa. Clinical correlates of suicidality in eating disorders include purging behaviors, depression, substance abuse, and a history of childhood physical and/or sexual abuse. Patients with eating disorders, particularly those with comorbid disorders, should be assessed routinely for suicidal ideation, regardless of the severity of eating disorder or depressive symptoms. Clin Psychol Rev. 2006 Jul 26. For Professionals - Conferences and Workshops: Big Sur, CA Skills Enhancing Program: Understanding and Treating Eating Disorders: An Integrative Approach. Facilitators: Judith Ruskay Rabinor PhD and Ann Kearney-Cooke PhD. Date: September 24-29, 2006. This week long training offers a skills enhancing program for mental health professionals working with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and body image disorders. Lecture, clinical case material and experiential exercises will provide a comprehensive framework to understand the multiple factors leading to the development and maintenance of eating and body image disorders. The conference will detail and demonstrate the process of assessment, evaluation and treatment planning. Participants will learn how strategies from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy and dialectical behavior therapy can be used to treat eating disorders and body image disturbance. The use of guided imagery, journal writing, and group and family therapy will also be discussed. Location: The Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA. Approved for CMEs for physicians, nurses, psychologists, MFTs and LCSWs. Registration Information: Contact Harvard Medical School at 617-998-5028. Portland, OR and Seattle, WA - A Body to Die For: Advanced Training for Professionals, a full-day seminar for A Full-day Seminar for Mental Health Professionals and Dietitians offering six continuing education credits. A Body to Die For will assist psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, dietitians and other mental health professionals in understanding the complex issues surrounding body-image development and the problems with boundaries, control and suppressed emotion that almost always accompany dissociation from the body. In addition to a didactic presentation of material, the seminar will include hands-on strategies, experiential exercises, slides and videotaped sessions with clients. Dates: Portland - October 24, 2006, 8:15 am-4:00 pm The Governor Hotel, Portland, OR Seattle - October 27, 2006, 8:15 am-4:00 pm, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Seattle, WA. For more information, call Donna Vitz at 954-698-9222 ext. 2015. or email at dvitz@renfrewcenter.com. Philadelphia, PA: The 16th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference For Professionals, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Maximizing Change in the Treatment of Eating Disorders. This is a four-day seminar for behavioral health professionals and dietitians and offers CEUs. The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, PA on November 9th - 12th, 2006. Topics: What can clinicians do to actually make a difference? How can we identify turning points in the healing process? The 2006 Conference addresses these questions, as well as: genetic, psychological and cultural variables; obesity and binge eating; alternative and complementary treatments; trauma; somatic transference and counter-transference; psycho-education and primary prevention; Spirituality. The Keynote Speakers for this conference are Erica Jong, Kathryn Zerbe, MD and Michael Strober, PhD. Visit the website for additional information http://www.renfrewcenter.com/news-events/event.asp?id=81. Los Angeles, CA: Counseling Intensive for Nutrition Professionals and Eating Disorders Boot Camp for Therapists and Dietitians: Los Angeles on 12/1 - 12/3, 2006. Molly Kellogg, RD, LCSW and Jessica Setnick, MS, RD/LD bring you these popular, practical workshops. Register for either or both (total of 18 credits for RDs). Whether eating disorders are already your specialty or you are just beginning to see more ED patients, Boot Camp is rich in content, resources and support. Counseling Intensive has cutting edge techniques for working with all kinds of nutrition clients. For additional information call 214-221-6510 or visit www.mollykellogg.com or www.understandingnutrition.com. Professional Study Groups and Training: National Eating Disorders Association-Long Island Professional Training Program: Friday October 20, 2006 - 9:30-12:00. "Out on a Limb Series VII" Case Discussion Workshop. Special Topic: Changes in the Brain: How Eating Disorders Effect Brain Functioning: When Medications Can and Cannot Help. Facilitator: Jeffrey DeSarbo, DO, Psychiatrist. Practitioners working with eating disordered patients will inevitably encounter barriers, intractable issues and personal reactions that may create an impasse in treatment. Skill enhancement and collaboration techniques will allow you to better manage eating disorder cases. Continental Breakfast included for this kick-off workshop. Location: 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Uniondale, NY, Lower Level Conference Room. This workshop is one of four special topic case discussion groups that will be held at the same location Winter and Spring 2007. Seats are limited and advanced registration is suggested. For more information call NEDA-LI at 516-229-2393 or visit www.neda-li.org. Southern California - Professional Study Groups: Carolyn Costin, MFT invites all treating professionals to her study groups. Both groups cover case reviews, treatment strategies, new literature and research, and other areas related to 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 9:00-10:00am 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. For the Community - Workshops: B.I.T.E. The Body Image Transformation Experience® New Winter 2007 Series: Two interconnected Workshops.
Workshop I: January 9-March 13, 2007. Owning My Body My Self "Why Can't I Just Do It?"...Explores participants' eating experiences, self-perception, and resistance to change. TUESDAYS: 7:30pm-9:00pm.
Workshop II: March 20 - May 22, 2007. Transforming My Body My Self...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.
WHO IS B.I.T.E.® FOR?
1. For those who struggle with weight regulation, weight loss, size, perception of self and body image.
2. For those who appreciate that one's psychological/emotional life can get in the way of maintaining a food plan.
3. For those who have lost weight, yet whose self-perception is not changing.
4. For those who need to develop specific strategies for integrating intellectual and emotional understanding with weight loss and body image transformation.
For registration information contact Fran Weiss, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP at www.franweiss.com or email biddoc@franweiss.com. Stamford, CT Workshop: Jan Yager, Ph.D., sociologist, time management speaker, workshop leader, and life coach, is offering a workshop in Stamford, Connecticut, 45 minutes from Manhattan, on Friday, September 8th, 2006, from 12-1:30pm. The workshop is called, Time to Lose: Using Creative Time Management Principles to Finally Win Your Battle with Weight, and is based on Dr. Yager's forthcoming book of the same name. This is an educational workshop NOT a therapy session or a substitute for therapy. Free light refreshments and informative handouts including Dr. Yager's 7 principles of creative weight management principles will be provided. In addition to Dr. Yager's research in the fields of weight, time management, and relationships, Dr. Yager, on a personal note, has been able to reduce from 202.2 to 133 pounds, and keep off those 69.2 pounds. She will share about her own weight struggles as well as what she has learned from her research including the interviews she has conducted and the weight history survey she has gathered from 66 women and men from around the world. The format for the workshop is a combination of lecture and interactive exercises, question and answer, although attendees are welcome to just listen and learn if they are uncomfortable sharing about their own weight challenges. For more information about this and other upcoming workshops, contact Dr. Yager by email jyager@aol.com or visit her website at www.drjanyager.com. Dr. Yager's previous publications include 365 Daily Affirmations for Creative Weight Management, When Friendship Hurts, Friendshifts, 125 Ways to Meet the Love of Your Life, The Time to Lose Journal, and Creative Time Management for the New Millennium, among other titles, translated into 15 languages. Educational Opportunity: Graduate Eating Disorders Institute, Plymouth State University. Mardie Burckes-Miller, Ed.D. CHES, CEDS serves as the director and a professor of a unique eating disorders focused graduate program. Applications due Oct. 15th for the institute class beginning Spring 2007. At Plymouth State University, you can become more informed about the many facets of eating disorders and become a catalyst for action. If you have a bachelor's degree or higher and an interest in the field of eating disorders, come to Plymouth State. You can enroll in a stand- alone 15 credit Eating Disorders Institute, an MED with a 15 credit focus in Eating Disorders, or for those professionals with a MED/MS a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies with a focus in Eating Disorders. Unique features include: New 2 weekend format per class, for working professionals, small classes (less than 10), faculty who are eating disorders professionals, students from a variety of disciplines, hands-on courses, finish in 12-16 months part-time. For more information about the up-coming Eating Disorders Awareness Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1 and Oct. 27, 28, 29 and Treatment Modalities Nov.3, 4, 5 and Nov. 17,18, 19. EDI applications due for Spring classes Oct. 15th, 2006, contact Mardie Burckes-Miller at Margaret@plymouth.edu or 603-535-2515. Online Interactive Recovery Tools: Childhood Trauma and Recovery from Eating Disorders. One of the long-term consequences of childhood trauma can be a lifelong struggle with compulsive and addictive behaviors. It is not hard to understand why survivors of physical or sexual abuse would turn to food, alcohol, drugs, gambling or sex for comfort. Compulsive behaviors can keep trauma victims trapped in a vicious cycle, as their day to day lives are dominated by self-loathing and other painful emotions. Over the course of a lifetime, survivors may suffer from a range of addictive or compulsive behavior, at any given time many are "cross-addicted". Trauma victims experience a much higher rate of eating disorders than the general population. Unfortunately, some therapists fail to understand the implications of that statistical relationship, and end up telling their clients, "You have an eating disorder. Therefore you must have been abused." Such statements tend to invalidate the client's experience, undermine the therapeutic relationship, and lead to negative therapeutic outcomes (e.g., false "recovered memories"). Therapists who wish to explore childhood trauma need to stick closely to the data their clients provide, rather than offering their own scenarios or hypotheses. Instead of spending a great deal of treatment time trying to put together a detailed historical narrative, it may be far more beneficial for long-term recovery to help the client work on the psychological issues that have resulted from the trauma, such as low self-esteem and pervasive self-blame. By addressing these issues, clients may be able to better control the triggers of binge eating, purging, and other compulsive behaviors. Advocacy: Advocacy - The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action. Save the Date! Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) Lobby Day and Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) Launch of Worldwide Charter for Action on Eating Disorders. On September 14th, the EDC will sponsor a Lobby Day in Washington, DC in support of the Improved Nutrition and and Physical Activity (IMPACT) Act. In addition, the US launch of the AED-sponsored Worldwide Charter for Action on Eating Disorders will occur during a press conference during Lobby Day. The press conference will take place on the US Capitol Grounds Upper Senate Park. Although the press conference is free and open to the public (see www.aedweb.org for details), registration is required for the EDC Lobby Day (see www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org for details). Treatment Center News: Arizona Treatment Center News – Remuda Ranch: Remuda Ranch has treated more than 6,500 women and girls with eating disorders since 1990. Their Christian programs treat patients of all faiths and prepare them for complete recovery when they return home for continued outpatient treatment. They have developed tools to assist outpatient providers such as: 1. Professional Network: Visit www.professionals.remudaranch.com for resources and continuing education opportunities. 2. Complimentary Educational Consultation Service: Call 1-800-445-1900 ext. 5288 or email consult@remudaranch.com for answers to your eating disorder related questions. 3. Educational Luncheons: Visit www.remudaranch.com/register to learn more about locations and dates. 4. The Remuda Review: The Christian Journal of Eating Disorders: Call 1-800-445-1900 ext. 5251 to order your complimentary subscription. When inpatient treatment is needed, call Remuda Ranch at 1-800-445-1900. “By partnering together, we can make recovery a reality.” 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 take 6 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. San Diego, CA Treatment Center News: Supporting ME (Moderate Eating): an eating disorder program built on the innovative and highly effective Practical Recovery Services for Addictive Behaviors. Supporting ME offers a sensitive and caring environment where you can become healthy again. During the program, you will learn how to build and maintain motivation; cope with urges and compulsions; identify and overcome emotional and behavioral problems; enhance your relationships; achieve a better lifestyle balance; and build a greater sense of purpose and meaning in life. Supporting ME is open to men and women eighteen years of age and over. The Therapy Team model starts with identifying challenges that are unique to participants and then customizes the program to help them overcome those challenges. Participants will have the opportunity to work with physicians, psychologists, nutritionists, acupuncturists, body workers, energy healers, art therapists, massage therapists, and yoga instructors. Supporting ME offers a variety of customizable programs including but not limited to a Visitor Program, designed as a residential program; a Local Intensive Program, designed as an intensive outpatient program; and an Outpatient Program. To learn more about Supporting ME, go to www.pyrysys.com, then click on the Supporting ME menu bar, or call 858-546-1100. Ventura County, CA Treatment Center News: 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. The facility 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. The Program accepts patients from all across the United States. For more information visit www.raderprograms.com, call 800-841-1515 or email rader@raderprograms.com. 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. The Evening Intensive Outpatient Program operates 4 hours per evening, three days per week. Most of the Eating Disorder Center of Denver's program components are available on an outpatient basis. Services include individual and family/couples therapy; group therapy including DBT; aftercare; psychiatric evaluation; therapy and medication monitoring and nutritional counseling. Non-EDC-Denver treatment providers are welcome to utilize these services as adjunct therapies to their own treatment. Visit www.edcdenver.com for details and schedules. Eating Disorder Center of Denver’s Outpatient Groups: To register call 720-889-4232: 1. Aftercare Group: This group meets Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30pm and Tuesday evenings 5:30-7:00pm. The group is an open group consisting of individuals in recovery, that have completed an eating disorders program at EDC-D or other national programs. Cost: $50 per group. 2. DBT Skills Training: The adult group meets Monday evenings 5:00-6:30pm; the adolescent group meets Tuesday evenings from 4:00-5:30pm. The group consists of didactic and experiential education in four different skill areas: core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. Cost: $75 per group. 3. Body Image 101: This group meets Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:30pm. The group is a 12-week ongoing group utilizing cognitive behavioral and experiential techniques to mend the relationship between a woman and her body. Cost: $50 per group. 4. Eating Disorders Anonymous: This group meets every Saturday from 2:00-3:00pm. It is a free, open support group for individuals suffering and recovering from eating disorders. The meetings are held at the Glendale YMCA, 4500 E. Kentucky Avenue Denver, CO. 5. Family and Friends Support Group: This group meets the first and third Thursday of each month from 6:00-8:30pm. The group is for families and friends of individuals suffering with eating disorders to come discuss their problems, concerns and successes. To RSVP or for questions contact Enola Gorham at 720-889-4231. The meetings held at Eating Disorder Foundation of the Rockies, 3003 East Third Ave, Suite 110, Denver, CO. Denver, CO - Minding the Body Support Group: Minding the Body helps individuals struggling to establish positive lifestyles after Gastric Bypass surgery or other weight loss programs. Weekly groups provide participants with the tools, support, and skills to: maintain positive weight goals, deal with issues that may interfere with weight loss maintenance, and interact with others in various stages of the weight maintenance process. Meeting time: every Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm. Cost: $75 per group. For more information call 303-771-0861 or visit www.bodymindandhealth.com. Florida Treatment Center News - “Real World Setting for Eating Disorder Treatment.” Milestones ED Program is pleased to announce their new location in Cooper City, Florida (West of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida). Milestones offers a program of recovery for those suffering with anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating, and related disorders as well as the issues often accompanying an eating disorder. Participants are afforded the opportunity of preparing their own meals, supervised grocery shopping, attending local support groups, and attending a full schedule of individual and group therapies. Their residential campus consists of several two bedroom/two bathroom “upscale” townhouse-style homes situated within a gated community featuring several amenities (pool and recreation area, fully equipped gym, walking and jogging trails, etc.). The program has been designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking a “non-hospital” environment yet needing the support and structure necessary to gain a foothold on their recovery from an eating disorder. In effect, the program offers a “seamless” transition from the treatment setting back into the home environment. A fully integrated professional staff is able to facilitate a level of care that is as comprehensive as a traditional hospital based program without the restrictive elements inherent in most settings offering ED treatment. To learn more about Milestones, call 800-347-2364 or visit www.milestonesprogram.org. Missouri Treatment Center News - Castlewood Treatment Center: Castlewood Treatment Center offers a comprehensive continuum of care for stabilization and long-term recovery from eating disorders. From the residential level through the outpatient services, this program is specifically designed for individualized care, treatment planning and follow up. The residential level of care is designed for stabilization and restoration of healthy eating habits in a comfortable, homelike environment. The residential program has a maximum of 10 clients. Each client sees their primary therapist in four individual sessions per week as well as one weekly session with the psychiatrist and one weekly session with the dietitian. The program week consists of approximately 40 hours of group therapy. Each room is well appointed and uniquely decorated and has its own full bath. There are no more than two clients per room. For more information visit www.castlewoodtc.com. Oregon Treatment Center News – New Facility to Open. RainRock: A Residential Treatment Facility for Women, A Monte Nido Affiliate. Due to the success of the Monte Nido Treatment Program in Malibu, California and the limited number of clients they can accept compared to those seeking their services, they are expanding by partnering with a former staff member, Annie Laughlin, and opening RainRock, a Monte Nido Affiliate. This new facility is situated outside of Eugene Oregon, along the McKenzie River on 3.5 acres of lush lawn, gardens and riverfront. RainRock lives up to its name evoking the healing properties of both earth and water combined. The secluded park like setting is private yet expansive with abundant manicured grounds and the constant energy and flow of the river. The combination of Carolyn Costin’s 30 years of eating disorder experience and the uniqueness of this property promises the clients a rare opportunity to deal with and find recovery from these very difficult disorders. For additional information on RainRock and the Monte Nido Treatment Philosophy visit www.rainrock.org or www.montenido.com. Support for Parents: Royal Oak, MI - Parent Coaching Program: William Beaumont Hospital's Pediatric Department introduces the Nancy Rambeau Hough Parent Coaching Program for parents of adolescents struggling with eating disorders. The Parent Coaching Program has been specifically developed to assist parents in effectively supporting their adolescents through the eating disorder recovery process, while simultaneously providing them with encouragement. Dealing with families that are actively struggling with eating disorders can be very stressful and frustrating even for the most skilled treatment providers. Therefore, a goal of this program is to enhance treatment services offered within the community. The Parent Coaching Program is aimed at enhancing parental competence and skill as well as increasing pro-active parental involvement in their adolescent’s recovery. Participant Criteria: parents of adolescents (18 years of age or younger) dealing with active eating disorder issues; a commitment to attend and participate in the 12 week program; adolescent needs to be actively engaged in treatment with a therapist and pediatrician (minimally, through the duration of this program). Time and location: weekly group for 12 weeks, Wednesday from 7:00-8:30pm at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI. Facilitator: Stephanie B. Milstein, Ph.D., Contact: 248-551-2385. Omaha, NE – Family Support Group. The Eating Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital of Omaha, Nebraska offers a family support group to all former, outpatient and inpatient families. The group meets the third Monday of every month from 4:30- 6:00pm in the Children's Hospital Glow conference room. This program provides families much needed support to make recovery possible and successful. For more information or to reserve a seat call 402-955-6190. Ithaca, NY - Parent Support Group: This group meets every other week, alternating Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00pm at Cornell Cooperative Extension. This is a free support group for parents and loved ones of young people with eating disorders. For more information contact Nancy Potter at the Cornell Cooperative Extension at 607-272-2292. New York, NY – Free Friends and Family Monthly Support Group: Friends and Family Support Group for those who are concerned about a friend or family member who may have an eating disorder. The group meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 6pm - 7:15pm at The Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia at The Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy at 1841 Broadway, 4th floor, NY , NY, phone 212-333-3444. Salt Lake City, UT - New Life Foundation free friends and family support group: The Friends and Family Support Group is held on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month from 5:30-6:30 pm. This self-help support group offers an opportunity to gain insight and awareness about how to support a loved one during his/her recovery. The group is held at New Life Foundation 1255 East 3900 South, Ste 301 (3rd Floor). Visit the website for more information www.newlifefoundation.cc or call Sabrina Martinez at 801-983-6441. Support Groups: Birmingham, AL – Free Eating Disorder Support Group: Sponsored by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. This group meets every Tuesday from 6:30-8:00pm at Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church Main Building Room on 318 Kentucky Avenue, Vestavia Hills, AL. This group is designed to provide: support and recovery information for those living with any eating disorder; resources and hope to the community regarding eating disorders and recovery; a common ground for sharing experiences and honest feedback in a safe environment. The last Tuesday of each month is Family Night where the focus is on providing support to family and friends of those living with an eating disorder. For more information please contact Angela Camp at 205-871-4443. Information can also be requested via email at anadbham@aol.com. Beverly Hills, CA - Feeding The Soul -An Empowerment Group for Individuals Struggling With Disordered Eating & Negative Body Image. *New Group Forming! In addition to general discussion and support, topics include: body image; intuitive eating/mindful eating; food and feelings; gentle nutrition and exercise resistance; cravings and desires; emotional eating vs. food addiction; coping with feelings without food; group meal outing. Group meets Monday evenings from 7pm-8:30pm in Beverly Hills, CA. Second group is now forming for September - to meet Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8pm. For further information contact erinnaimi@heartofnutrition.com or 310-229-5290. Beverly Hills, CA - Free Weekly Drop-in Support Group meetings sponsored by Linda Blakeley, Ph.D. and ANAD. The group meets every Tuesday at 7:45pm. For more information call 310-286-9171 or visit www.drlindablakeley.com. Del Mar/San Diego, CA – Free Eating Disorders Anonymous Meeting: Casa Palmera offers free Eating Disorders Anonymous meetings every Friday evening from 7:30-8:30pm. Meeting location: 14750 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92014. For more information, contact Kamran at 858-775-7752 or Kamran@casapalmera.com. Laguna Beach, CA - Free ANAD Support Group. This group is held at the South Coast Medical Center on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 6:30-7:30pm. For more information or to RSVP call 949-240-7806. Laguna Hills, CA - ANAD Support Group. This group meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm. The group is located at 23461 South Pointe Drive, Suite 190, Laguna Hills, CA. For more information please contact Kay Poggi at 949-498-5018. kaypoggi@yahoo.com Los Angeles, CA Support Groups: Two process groups for women, one for those over 30, and one for women 18 to 30, with all types of eating disorders. This is a safe place to talk about the issues behind calories, thinness and obsession with body image. This group will take place in a supportive, confidential setting. Develop understanding and trust with others as you work through the complexities of family, relationships, and self esteem. Groups meet Monday and Wednesday evenings. For more information call Dr. Janet K. Smith, 310-473-6169 or visit www.weighty-issues.com. Oakland and San Francisco, CA Support Groups: New group forming in Oakland and two openings in on-going eating disorder group in San Francisco. Combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, experiential exercises and interpersonal work 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 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 alisonmccabe@sbcglobal.net. Oakland and Walnut Creek, CA Support Groups: Facilitator - Rose P. Phelps, MFT, Certified Group Psychotherapist and President of the Northern California Group Psychotherapy Society. This group offers members an arena in which to find support, deal with challenges and learn to nurture themselves and others. For more information call 510-658-4344 for interview or email rosepmft@aol.com. Ongoing Compulsive Eating Support Groups meets Monday evenings and Wednesday afternoons in Oakland, CA. The orientation of this group is psychodynamic integrated with cognitive behavioral techniques and imagery. Using a non-diet approach, the faciliators 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, call Caryn Gottfried, MFT at 510-531-0947 or Dana Schwartz, MFT at 510-663-8783 or email danaschwartz510@email.com. San Diego, CA – Free Support Group. Free eating disorders anonymous group in San Diego on Wednesday nights. The group starts at 7:30pm and is located at Harmony Grove. For more information call 800-990-8052 or visit www.harmony-grove.com. San Francisco, CA Support Group: Celebrate Your Body - A Women's Support Group for Transforming Negative Body Image on Tuesday evenings from 7:15 - 9:15pm. Women have few places where they can talk openly about negative and positive feelings about their bodies. They carry these feelings alone, increasing their confusion and shame. Through writing, discussion and meditations they tell their stories, explore how they developed negative body image, share resources and brainstorm how to manage body image experiences. With the support of other women, attendees will learn to nurture, celebrate and honor the wisdom of their body. For information visit www.celebrateyourbody.com. To register call Nomi Dekel, MA, MFT at 415-457-3468 or 510-234-8458. West Los Angeles/Brentwood, CA – Support group for women dealing with compulsive overeating. This group is for women over 40 and it is designed to explore underlying issues, family-of-origin concerns, and current manifestations of behaviors. 12-step friendly, but not required. Intake is required. The group meets Tuesday, 7:30-9 pm. For information, contact Jack Nelson Soll, MFT, at 310-471-2210 or JNSoll@aol.com. Brevard County, FL – Free ANAD support group. The group meets every Thursday evening at 7:30 pm. The last Thursday of each month is a multi-family group for support persons to join their loved ones. For more information contact BrevardANAD@aol.com or 321-259-6842. Ft. Lauderdale, FL – ED Support Group: This is an ongoing support group for anyone suffering with an eating disorder. The group is facilitated by a licensed therapist and takes place every 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening of each month from 6:30pm – 8:00pm at the Milestones campus in West Ft. Lauderdale, FL. For more information call 954-272-0806. Florida – Free Support Group: The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders is holding a support group for men and women with anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders at Florida Hospital Memorial Division, Ormond Beach Campus, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For additional information call 386-437-9590 or email janet0409@hotmail.com. Highland Park, IL - Group for Adults with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Body Image Disturbances or Picky Eating - Unique 12 session Psychotherapy/Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Group. Series Facilitator: Abigail Natenshon, MA, LCSW, GCFP, eating disorder specialist and Feldenkrais Practitioner. Location: 271 Hazel Ave. Highland Park, Illinois. These groups offer a unique opportunity to heal through combining traditional psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral group therapy techniques with a novel, experiential approach to self-awareness, learning, and change; each hour-long talk-therapy group experience will be accompanied by approximately one hour of Feldenkrais body movement. For information call 847-432-1795. Groups will meet Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00pm. Starting date: Fall 2006. Newton, MA - Free Support Group: Hope and Inspiration is a free drop-in group that takes place the first Saturday of every month from 10-11am at the MEDA (an eating disorder treatment and prevention organization) office in Newton, located at 92 Pearl Street. During the hour, a recovered individual shares his or her story of recovery, leaving time for discussion and questions. Contact MEDA at 617-558-1881 ext. 12 for more information or visit www.medainc.org. Webster Groves, MO-- Free support group: Castlewood Treatment Center: Circle of Friends Thursday nights 5-6:30 204 E. Lockwood Webster Groves, MO. For more information visit www.castlewoodtc.com. New York, NY - Free Eating Disorder Support Group: This group meets the first Monday of every month from 8:30-9:45pm. The group is free and open to anyone suffering from an eating disorder or body image difficulty. The group is run by therapists who are trained and on staff at The Eating Disorder Resource Center in NYC. Call 212-989-3987 to reserve a spot. Support Group Location: 24 E. 12th St. New York, NY – Eating and Body Image Groups: The Women's Therapy Centre Institute is offering six week groups on eating and body image problems. The 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 - as well as how to eliminate bingeing. For more information call the WTCI at 212-721-7005. Cincinnati/West Chester, OH Recovery support/therapy groups - Two eating disorder groups forming for mid-September 2006: Sixteen session group for adults with anorexia nervosa/bulimia nervosa. Another, separate group is for adults with compulsive overeating/binge eating disorders. Both groups are led by clinical psychologist, with two guest lectures by nutritionist. Group members will learn and practice recovery tools, healthy coping, relationship and self-care skills, all while reducing social isolation in the group. Members must be in psychotherapy at least twice a month and have a primary care physician of record. To refer a client or learn more about the groups, call Dr. Teri Role-Warren at 513-779-9298 ext. 1 or visit www.DRTERI.COM. Ambler, PA: Bariatric Surgery Support/Therapy Groups: For more information about support groups in your area contact Carol Signore, LMFT, at 215-540-9675 or email Carol@myselfdesign.com. Glenside, PA - Ongoing support groups: Girls' Group Tuesdays, 4 - 5:30 p.m. Women's Group Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 p.m. NEW: Sundays, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Explore thoughts & feelings in a supportive & safe environment. The use of art, creative writing & dialog uniquely honors each woman's struggles & triumphs. Facilitated by Michelle L. Dean, MA, ATR-BC, LPC Board Certified Art Psychotherapist & Licensed Professional Counselor 215.885.0642x1 or mdeanx2@delaware.net. Individual & family counseling, supervision and professional training available. Philadelphia, PA - Free monthly support group sponsored by ANAD (Nat. Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders). This group is held in Philadelphia center city starting the second week of September. Group meets second Saturday of each month. Open discussion, exchanging of ideas, experiences, feelings and thoughts. All questions and inquiries are welcome. Contact Deborah Reeves at 215-732-1612 or by email at dr@healing-minds.com. All calls are kept confidential. Orem, UT Free Support Group: Eating Disorders Anonymous, 12-Step Group. This group meets at 7:00 pm on Thursdays and Sundays. Gain more desire for recovery as you, along with others, share experiences of strength and hope. For more information contact the Center for Change at 1-888-224-8250. Salt Lake City, UT - New Life Foundation free support group: The Recovery Support Group is held every Wednesday from 5:30- 6:30 pm. This self-help support group for individuals suffering from an eating disorder offers a chance to gain hope and strength for recovery. The group is held at New Life Foundation 1255 East 3900 South, Ste 301 (3rd Floor). Visit the website for more information www.newlifefoundation.cc or call Sabrina Martinez at 801-983-6441. International Support Groups: Toronto, Canada Support Group: This is an ongoing group for women with body image and eating disorder issues. This is a participatory group where clients can explore deeper issues and feelings in a safe and confidential environment. Clients will learn how to get in touch with and express themselves in ways that are honouring and authentic. $15 per session. For more information contact Yana Hoffman CCDC at 416-534-2816. Online Support Group: On-Line Support: Milestones sponsors an online support forum for anyone seeking support for themselves or a loved one with an eating disorder. The group’s membership reached more than 2,800 subscribers – the forum is open to anyone wishing to participate and can be accessed at www.groups.yahoo.com/group/milestonesinrecovery. On-Line Message Forum for Caregivers: Free, lightly moderated message forum for parents and caregivers of eating disordered children at www.eatingwithyouranorexic.com. FREE on-line support program for those struggling with eating disorders and related issues offered by Prazamana Foundation. To join, log onto www.prazamana.org. Additionally, to learn about scholarships funded programs visit www.prazamana.org or www.prazamana.com. Employment Opportunities: San Diego, CA – Puente de Vida: Puente de Vida Residential Treatment Program in San Diego is expanding its program. They are looking for qualified applicants to fill the following positions: Milieu Art Therapist; Dietary Clerk/Technician. Send resume with cover letter describing experience and interest in working at Puente de Vida to cschaefer@puentedevida.com. Office Space Available: Westwood, CA: Office space available to share with fellow Eating Disorder Specialists. Two offices available in a beautiful 3 office suite in Westwood, CA off Wilshire Blvd. in a prestigious high-rise building. Both offices are spacious, newly remodeled, have windows, one with floor-to-ceiling windows, well lit, new carpet and paint, with a spacious kitchen and reception area, lots of extra storage space, and sound-proof walls! The building has security, parking available, and a cafe on the bottom floor. Offices available on full-time or part-time basis. For more information call Erin Naimi, RD at 310-229-5290 (office) or 310-753-3035 (cell) or email erinnaimi@hotmail.com. Research Studies on Eating Disorders: The National Institute of Mental Health - The NIMH is sponsoring a study assessing appetite and reward in eating disorders. Researchers need women who are 18 to 45 years old who are recovered from anorexia and/or bulimia nervosa and who are not taking psychoactive medications. Studies are taking place at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The study involves the completion of interviews and questionnaires and subjects undergo a non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging of the brain. There is no X-ray exposure. Travel expenses are covered and participants will be paid upon completion of the study. For more information call 1-866-265 9289, email edresearch@upmc.edu or visit the website www.anbn.org. The National Institute of Mental Health - Research on Genes and Eating Disorders: The National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring a multicenter, international study seeking to determine whether a gene or genes might predispose individuals to develop anorexia nervosa. They need families with at least two relatives (e.g., sisters, brothers, cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents) who have or had anorexia nervosa, and who would be willing to participate. The study involves the completion of interviews, questionnaires and a blood draw. Participants do not need to travel and will be paid upon completion of the study. For more information call 1-888-895-3886, email EDResearch@upmc.edu or visit www.angenetics.org. The University of Chicago Eating Disorders Program - Seeking Study Participants - Women ages 18 and older who have symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa. This study is being conducted at The University of Chicago by The University of Chicago Eating Disorders Program. Other sites included in the study are the Eating Disorders Clinic at the University of Minnesota and the Neuropsychiatric Research Institute in Fargo, North Dakota. This study provides researchers with information about Anorexia Nervosa – there is no treatment involved. Participants will be asked to complete a series of interviews and questionnaires, a blood draw, and a brief physical exam. After completing this portion of the study participants will be asked to carry a PalmPilotTM with them continuously for 2 weeks. During this time the PalmPilotTM will randomly beep participants 6 times/day to answer a series of questions on the PalmPilotTM (2-3 minutes). Participants will also be asked to record certain behaviors on the palm pilot as they occur throughout the day. In addition, participants will be called three times over the 2-week period to report their daily food intake. Eligible participants may earn up to $250 for two weeks of participation. If interested in this study contact Sarah Fischer, at 773-702- 9928 or Peter Doyle at 773-702-0789. NYU Research Study Participants Needed - Seeking Women who have had Cosmetic Surgery. Catherine Baker-Pitts is conducting a study as part of her doctoral dissertation at NYU to understand the experience and meaning of cosmetic surgery for women. Participation involves an audio taped interview and participants will be compensated $100. If you know a woman who has elected cosmetic surgery and who is at least 18 years old, who might be willing to participate, please ask her to contact the researcher at 917-647-0768 or bakercate@aol.com. Data Collection – Confidential Survey on Weight Histories: Dr. Jan Yager is conducting a confidential survey on weight histories and welcomes participants, both male and female. Participants DON'T have to be overweight, underweight, or have an eating disorder to participate. She is looking to research those who have and do not have weight challenges, even those who are currently doing okay with their weight issues but have had issues in the past. She is finishing up a new book and the surveys are background research for that book. To participate, email jyager@aol.com with your age and return email address. Completed surveys can be returned by email, fax, or mail (information is in the survey). You must be 18 or older to participate. For more information on Jan Yager, PhD visit www.DrJanYager.com. Inspirational: GODDESS CARDS - "Because Every Woman is a Goddess!" GODDESS CARDS is a greeting card company whose cards are celebrations of Real Women. Every card tells a story, and carries a loving, inspirational, or fun message. Images are lush, rich in curves, color and feminine diversity. Every card tells a woman “You Are GORGEOUS - Just as you are!” For more information visit www.goddesscards.com call 604-925-4139, fax 604-925-4169, or email the designer Anne Baird at anne@goddesscards.com. Books, Resources and Media: To purchase books at discounted rates go to http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm. The Empowerment Solution for Permanent Weight Control – CD-ROM – Dr. Cynthia Bulik, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, professor of psychiatry, psychology and nutrition and Director of the University of North Carolina Eating Disorders Program. The Empowerment Solution for Permanent Weight Control uses the interactivity and user participation capabilities of technology to bring cognitive behavioral therapy directly to adults struggling with being overweight. This engaging, one-of-a-kind course is filled with graphics, quizzes, and personalized projects, the program tracks six people as they become empowered to deal with their food, weight and exercise challenges. The Empowerment Solution for Permanent Weight Control makes the basic principles of cognitive behavioral therapy accessible to any adult who experiences difficulties with weight or unhealthy eating habits. To order call newMentor at 866-577-8355. Pieces of a Puzzle: The Link between Eating Disorders and ADD by Carolyn Piver Dukarm M.D. Many individuals with eating disorders, specifically bulimia and binge eating disorder, additionally suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Unfortunately, their ADD frequently remains undiagnosed and untreated. Moreover, treating the core symptoms of ADD (including impulsivity, distractibility and difficulty paying attention) can significantly improve many eatin |
