Eating Disorder Hope Monthly Newsletter
2nd Quarter, 2009 Newsletter
Events, Featured Book, Treatment Center Information, Research & Announcements
Virtual Library Now Offers Free Downloadable Lectures by Eating Disorder Experts!
Eating Disorder Hope ~ the internet resource for information, treatment referrals and inspiration proudly announces that the Virtual Library now offers free downloads! These are informative lectures regarding eating disorder treatment presented by leaders in the field of eating disorder treatment. Come check it out!
Rader Programs
The treatment staff at Rader Programs has been providing high-quality clinical programs for over 20 years. We specialize in the treatment of eating and related disorders. It is our mission to help save the lives of those suffering from eating disorders. The primary purpose of Rader Programs is to treat the dysfunctional behavior in a supportive environment. A staff of caring and experienced professionals, many who are recovering themselves, assist the affected individual and their family in developing a life long program for recovery. We recognize the complexity of the disorder and understand the medical, psychological, physical, and nutritional aspects of eating disorders. Our treatment approach is centered around the special needs of each individual and we are completely committed to help individuals achieve recovery.
Remuda Ranch Eating Disorders Program
Remuda offers a multi-disciplinary team approach. Each resident is treated by a team of professionals, including a psychiatric and primary care provider, psychologist, registered dietitian, registered nurse and masters-level therapist. Remuda Ranch provides intensive inpatient programs for women and girls suffering from anorexia, bulimia and related issues. Our Biblically based programs offer Hope and Healing to patients of all faiths.
Since 1990, Remuda Ranch has provided excellent care to women and girls with eating disorders. Today, 95% of our 9,000 patients remain in good recovery, due to the Remuda Model of Treatment.
Recognizing a growing need for treatment options, Remuda has developed a program exclusively for boys. ReddStone offers Christian intensive treatment for boys, 17 and under, struggling with anorexia, bulimia or binge-eating disorder. Utilizing the proven Remuda Model of Treatment, this inpatient program is designed to give boys the solid foundation needed to be free from their eating disorder and help prepare the way for them to become strong, independent and capable young men.
If you know a boy who may be struggling with anorexia, bulimia or binge-eating disorder, make sure he gets the treatment he needs. Call 1-800-445-1900 today.
Rogers Memorial Hospital
Rogers Memorial Hospital 34700 Valley Road Oconomowoc, WI
11101 W Lincoln Ave. Milwaukee, WI 1-800-767-4411
www.rogerseatingdisorders.org
In January, Rogers Memorial Hospital opened a highly-specialized, family-focused, eating disorders inpatient program for children and teens ages 8 and up. The goals for this new inpatient program include:
- Nutritional and medical stabilization. Children and adolescents will be monitored by a medical physician who has an extensive background in managing the medical complications of eating disorders.
- Comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Rogers extensive clinical staff provides expert identification and treatment of potential co-occurring illnesses, family-focused therapy, and a high level of dietary involvement.
- Family Focus: there will be an emphasis on educating and involving families.
- Range of treatment options: At Rogers, we are fortunate to be able to offer residential and partial hospitalization levels of care, which could provide a very smooth transition from this new inpatient program.
Rogers Memorial Hospital has treated thousands of patients and families. The staff of over 80 professionals, approach each patient, family, and referring outpatient treatment team with dignity and respect, and invite them to be contributors to the treatment plan. Rogers Memorial is a specialty not-for-profit hospital that has contracts with most major insurance providers in order to provide the best treatment options to the most people.
Avalon Hills Residential Eating Disorders Program
(800) 330-0490
www.avalonhills.org
Avalon Hills assists adolescent and adult females in altering the negative beliefs, emotions, behaviors, interactions, and cultural influences that have contributed to the development of disordered eating, co-morbid mental disorders and concomitant medical concerns. The program is founded on three cornerstones for positive change: new information, new insights, and new experiences. Our treatment approach is both evidence-based and holistic in nature. Avalon Hills remains committed to individualized, comprehensive programming for all clients we serve.
EVENTS...
April 2, 2009
Jenni Schaefer Presentation at College of William & Mary
Sadler Center, Room Tidewater
College of William and Mary
Stadium Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23186
7 pm Presentation (Jenni Schaefer, singer, songwriter & author of: Life Without ED)
8 pm Book Sale and Signing
* Sponsored by Center for Change and C.A.R.E.S.
April 4, 2009
Eating Disorders, Obesity - A National Crisis? Keynote Speaker: Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D. Jointly sponsored by the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee and Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Libscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee. Register Now.
April 14, 2009
Jenni Schaefer presentation at Yale University
Davenport College Theatre
248 York Street, New Haven, CT
4 pm Presentation (Jenni Schaefer, singer, songwriter & author of: Life Without ED)
*sponsored by ECHO, Davenport College and Center for Change
April 16, 2009
Finding Freedom from Food, Fat and Dieting, with Dr. Anita Johnston. Thursday, April 16th, 7:30 – 8:30pm at Cedar Springs Austin (www.CedarSpringsAustin.com). All are welcome for this free, enlightening talk. Please RSVP to Shannon Albert at salbert@cedarspringsaustin.com or 512-732-2400 so a seat will be reserved for you.
April 17, 2009
Body Talk: Treating Body Image & Eating Disorders on Friday, April 17th 11:30 - 1:30 pm at University of Texas for professionals treating eating disorders and body image issues. (www.austineds.com)
April 17, 2009
Insatiable Hungers: Eating Disorders, Chemical Dependency and Depression in Women Presented by: Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center
7400 Wisconsin Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-1234
More Information: http://www.renfrewcenter.com
April 17, 2009
State of the Art Treatment for Eating Disorders: Clinical Applications Presented by: Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD National Training Manager, The Renfrew Center Foundation
OMNI New Haven Hotel
155 Temple Street
New Haven, CT 06510
203-772-6664
More Information: http://www.renfrewcenter.com
April 18, 2009
Soul Hunger: Nourishing the Sacred Feminine, A Powerful Workshop for Women with Dr. Anita Johnston & Elissa Shapiro, LCSW. Iin Austin, Texas sponsored by Cedar Springs Austin. Saturday, April 18, 2009, 12:00 - 6:00pm (11:30 Registration & Arrival begins).At Austin Yoga School, 1122 S. Lamar #C (next door to Alamo Drafthouse South), Austin, Texas 78704.
Register online at www.dranitajohnston.com
Cost: $149 by March 18; $169 after March 18
Contact: Elissa Shapiro at (512 )779-3121 or elissashapiro@yahoo.com
or Dr. Anita Johnston DrAJ1@aol.com
Our Sponsors: Cedar Springs Austin (512) 732-2400 www.CedarSpringsAustin.com
Dr. Anita Johnston, internationally known storyteller, speaker, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon will be in Austin from Hawaii to present Soul Hunger, along with Elissa Shapiro, social worker, movement facilitator and workshop presenter.
Join us for this dynamic & powerful afternoon designed to support those who struggle with disordered eating and body image issues and for professionals who treat them. In sacred women's circle we will use storytelling, metaphor, and embodied movement to help you learn to trust and follow your intuition & listen to your body's inherent wisdom. In our safe and supportive container, you will learn ways of finding and feeding deeper hungers and accelerating your recovery process by leaps and bounds. Don't miss this unique opportunity to spend a whole day with Dr. Johnston, who will be with us in Austin from Hawaii for this rare, enlightening event. Register now at www.dranitajohnston.com
April 18, 2009
Eating Disorders: State of the Art Treatment
The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt will be hosting its annual symposium, "Eating Disorders: State of the Art Treatment" on Saturday, April 18, 2009. The symposium will be featuring nationally recognized experts: Michael Levine, Ph.D., Stewart Agras, M.D., Stephen Wonderlich, Ph.D., Kathryn Zerbe, M.D. and Judith Banker, MA, LLP, FAED. The symposium is approved for 6.25 credit hours for physicians, psychologists, social workers, counselors and 6.5 Continuing Professional Education Units for dietitians.For more information you can download the brochure from our website, www.eatingdisorder.org or you can register on-line at www.eventville.com/sheppardpratt
April 21, 2009
"Body Talk: Using Metaphor to Treat Body Image & Eating Disorders" Workshop by Anita Johnston, PhD. a clinical psychologist in private practice who specializes in eating disorders and women's issues. She is the author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling which has been published in five languages.
Chattanooga,TN-April 21, 2009 at Focus Healthcare of Tennessee from 10:30 to 2:30 pm
7429 Shallowford Rd Chattanooga, TN
RSVPs-Melissa Rogers # 423-322-0476 or MelissaR@Focustn.com
www.FocusTreatmentCenter.com and www.CenterForEatingDisorders.com
April 23, 2009
"Soul Hunger: Treating Eating Disorders with Imagery and Metaphor" Workshop by Anita Johnston, PhD. a clinical psychologist in private practice who specializes in eating disorders and women's issues. She is the author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling which has been published in five languages.
Knoxville, TN-April 23, 2009 At The Black Cultural Center from 11-2:30 pm.
1800 Melrose Ave. Knoxville, TN
RSVPs-Karen Wetherall, MS, RD @ 865-466-7002 or kbalnick@utk.edu
www.FocusTreatmentCenter.com and www.CenterForEatingDisorders.com
April 30-May 2, 2009
Academy of Eating Disorders International Conference
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa and
CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort, Cancun, Mexico
http://www.aedweb.org/conference/index.cfm
MAY, 2009
May 1, 2009
Insatiable Hungers: Eating Disorders, Chemical Dependency and Depression in Women Presented by: Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS National Training Director, The Renfrew Center Foundation
JW Marriott
235 Louis Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-242-1500
More Information: http://www.renfrewcenter.com
May 7- 8, 2009
An Inside Look: Working with the Resistant Eating Disorder Patient and the Pharmacological Treatments for Addictive Disorders
Co-hosted by Oliver-Pyatt Centers and Promises Treatment Centers, with presentations from Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt and Dr. David Sack. May 7th/West Palm Beach and May 8th/Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Eating Disorders and Addictive disorders often go hand in hand. This workshop will provide information and guidance on state of the art treatments , as well as information on the identification of co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Topics include treatment resistance, FDA approved treatments for drug and alcohol dependency, and a review of novel treatments currently in development. This workshop will equip professionals with the most current approaches on treatment of these disorders , from a medical, psychological, and pharmacological perspective. 3 CEU's. For more information or to register, visit www.promises.com, or call 866-825-1104.
May 8, 2009
Insatiable Hungers: Eating Disorders, Chemical Dependency and Depression in Women Presented by: Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS National Training Director, The Renfrew Center Foundation
Marriott West Palm Beach
1001 Okeechobee Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-833-1234
More Information: http://www.renfrewcenter.com
May 14, 2009
"Doing What Works" in the professional treatment of eating disorders: This day-long training for ED practitioners in Pittsburgh, PA, will be facilitated by Abigail Natenshon MA, LCSW, GCFP, and offered by Familylinks, an agency providing integrated family-centered services focused on behavioral, social and developmental health issues, on May 14 2009. The workshop explicates the practitioners' unique use of self in offering practical clinical guidelines and strategies to maximize successful recovery outcomes. For more information, contact Deborah Murphy at 412-924-0115.
May 15, 2009
State of the Art Treatment for Eating Disorders: Clinical Applications Presented by: Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD National Training Manager, The Renfrew Center Foundation
Saddle Brook Marriott
138 Pehle Avenue
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
201-843-9500
More Information: http://www.renfrewcenter.com
Cedar Springs Austin
Cedar Springs Austin
4613 Bee Caves Road, Suite 104
Austin, TX 78746
877-755-2244
512-732-2400
www.CedarSpringsAustin.com
info@CedarSpringsAustin.com
Cedar Springs Austin is a day treatment center specializing in the care of anorexia, bulimia, and related eating disorders affecting males and females from adolescence through adulthood. The programs at Cedar Springs Austin are specially designed to provide individualized levels of support and structure in a comfortable and healing environment. We offer partial hospitalization programs and an intensive outpatient program which are grounded in our mission to provide the highest quality of comprehensive care. Guided by a leadership team comprised of specialists in the eating disorders field, Cedar Springs Austin's physicians and staff provide integrated medical and psychiatric care, daily group and individual psychotherapy, nutritional counseling, meal support, art and movement therapy, and fitness retraining. Cedar Springs Austin also offers a unique specialty program designed to treat the recreational and competitive athlete. Please call our admissions staff to learn more about our programs and the admissions process at 1-877-755-2244.
Featured Book: 100 Questions and Answers About Anorexia Nervosa
By Sari Fine Shepphird, Ph.D.
(Jones & Bartlett, 2009)
(Approx. 270 pages, paperback)
An invaluable resource for understanding anorexia nervosa, this book is a straightforward, reader-friendly guide that answers key questions about the eating disorder, including: What is anorexia nervosa? What causes anorexia nervosa? What are available treatments? Do people with anorexia get better? Where can I go for help? And much more! Patients, their families and loved ones, as well as interested professionals will gain a wealth of knowledge from the clear answers provided in this empowering resource. Written by a psychologist and eating disorders specialist with 20 years of experience in the eating disorders field. Eye-opening patient commentary is also included.
Visit www.drshepp.com
Or purchase 100 Questions and Answers about Anorexia Nervosa at Amazon. Order your copy here!
Puente de Vida - "Bridge of Life"
A Place for Hope, Recovery and Healing from Eating Disorders
P.O. Box 86020, San Diego, CA
858-581-1239 or 877-995-4337
www.puentedevida.com
info@puentedevida.com
Puente de Vida treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents (ages 15 and up) and adults who live locally, nationally and internationally. Offering individual therapy, nutritional counseling, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, support groups, inpatient, residential treatment center. Puente de Vida is a place where therapeutic services are offered to those ages 15 years and older with eating disorders, including those with co-occurring substance use and other disorders. A private six bed, home-like facility, located in beautiful San Diego, provides an excellent setting for the sensitive, inner work that takes place. Puente de Vida's treatment philosophy addresses not just the symptoms but also the underlying issues beneath the surface of eating disorders. An individualized treatment approach includes traditional treatment interventions as well as experiential treatment by our multidisciplinary treatment team. Puente de Vida recognizes that every recovery journey is different and complex and assists the individual in finding their unique path and support in recovery.
Linden Oaks at Edward
801 S. Washington Street
Naperville, Il 60540
www.lindenoakshospital.org
(630) 305-5500
Linden Oaks at Edward is a 110-bed behavioral health facility that uses a combination of inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and traditional outpatient programs to treat children, adolescents, adults and older adults.
Linden Oaks has programs for anxiety disorders, chemical dependency, depression, eating disorders, geriatric conditions and self injury. We are also home to Arabella House - one of the few centers in the country which offers residential care for eating disorders.
New Dawn Eating Disorder Center ~ Sausilito, California
2320 Marinship Way Suite 240
Sausalito, CA 94965
(415) 331-1383
New Dawn Eating Disorders Recovery Center seeks to help adults, adolescents, and children suffering from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, obesity, compulsive over-exercising, food obsessions, disturbed body image, depression, anxiety, and other related psychiatric problems. It is our mission to provide a safe, effective, and nurturing environment in which to improve physical, emotional, and interpersonal functioning. Our multidisciplinary team of licensed professionals believes in providing empirically-supported treatments that not only help restore healthy eating behavior but also work to resolve the underlying issues that brought about the onset of the eating disorder. We offer a range of outpatient services to fit the level of severity and readiness to change of the individual seeking treatment. Our treatment modalities include individual, family, couples, and group psychotherapy, as well as nutritional counseling and supervised meal groups.
New Dawn Eating Disorders Recovery Center is extremely excited to announce the opening ofa Residential Program in San Francisco in August, 2008. The 12-bed facility in lovely Pacific Heights will serve adult women, 18-years old and up, struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, and related psychiatric issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-trauma stress disorder. They are currently accepting new clients and would welcome your referrals. Please contact our Clinical Director, Dr. Erin Elfant-Rea, with any questions at (415) 331-1383 ext 303 or erin@newdawnrecovery.com
Oliver-Pyatt Treatment Centers ~ Opening in Miami & New York!
866-511-HEAL (4325)
www.oliverpyattcenters.com
The Oliver-Pyatt Centers' programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, addressing the core issues driving the eating disorder while providing the tools needed to live a meaningful life, free from food and weight preoccupation.
We believe that one-to-one therapy is the cornerstone of effective eating disorder treatment, and it is the primary reason to choose the Oliver-Pyatt Centers. Each client receives a minimum of six individual therapy sessions per week. Our comprehensive, naturalistic, and highly individualized approach to treatment is provided in an intimate environment with a high staff to client ratio. We have a maximum of eight clients in each of our programs.
Our innovative protocols are grounded in a thorough understanding of eating disorders, incorporating state of the art approaches, outcome data, research, and current medical knowledge, all with the support of our compassionate multi-disciplinary treatment team.
Timberline Knolls
Timberline Knolls
40 Timberline Drive, Lemont, Illinois 60439
PH: 877.257.9611
FX: 630.257.9708
info@timberlineknolls.com
At Timberline Knolls we believe every woman has the potential to be the best she can be, even if she's been affected by an eating disorder, addiction, self-harming or other destructive behavior.
At our innovative residential treatment center on 43 beautiful acres just outside of Chicago, we use an individualized, strengths-based approach to help create emotionally strong, responsible, radiant women who overcome problems, believe in themselves and have the ability to thrive in the real world.
At Timberline Knolls, we approach recovery a little differently. In fact, the way we combine clinical services, education and expressive therapies enhances the continuum of our life-changing care. We design individualized programs to meet each woman's needs. We believe this is one key reason so many women have found success in our program.
Susan B. Krevoy Eating Disorders Program
If you are struggling with an eating disorder and need more than individual therapy but less than inpatient or residential treatment, the Susan B. Krevoy Eating Disorders Program may be the right place for you. We are a low fee, individualized, outpatient program with an emphasis on working with the entire person. Food and eating patterns frequently reflect the expression of unmet needs. Our program consists of individual, group and family therapy to discover and help you work through these underlying issues. Also included is nutritional counseling to differentiate between physical and psychological hunger, art therapy, yoga and meditation, and cognitive-behavioral groups on topics such as self-esteem, body image and communication skills. Our compassionate and experienced psychologists, psychiatrists, marriage family therapists, social workers, registered dieticians, certified art therapists, certified yoga instructor, and post doctoral fellows provide a safe, nurturing environment that promotes healing. We begin with a free comprehensive assessment to determine how the disordered eating pattern fits into your life and what purpose(s) it serves. Your case manager will then work with you to devise a three or four-evening/week individualized program that will be structured to meet your needs. When you are ready to leave the program, we offer an after-care group that provides continued support during the transition period. Our goal is to support you as you discover the meaning behind your eating disorder, heal the past and develop skills that will help you create a happy and healthy future. Our program is covered by most insurance plans and we offer help to the uninsured on a sliding scale. If you feel trapped by an eating disorder, contact us today for a free assessment. There is hope. With help, you can heal. Let us help you open the door to recovery.
College Hope -- Resources & Inspiration for College ED Prevention & Awareness
Get creative ideas to build a successful resource center and/or National Eating Disorder Awareness Week on your campus!
- College Hope is a national collegiate effort to promote Eating Disorder Awareness and Recovery on college campuses. In an effort to share ideas between schools and provide easily accessible resources for ed treatment/info, we are gathering resources/counseling center info/etc from different schools to publish here for students seeking help.
- Please share your school's eating disorder resource information with us by emailing: Jacquelyn@EatingDisorderHope.com.
- We will publish all school resources on this page as a service to the college community. (submitted information subject to approval before publishing).
Center for Change
"There is No Substitute for Experience"
Center for Change specializes in acute inpatient and residential treatment for women ages 14 through mature adulthood who suffer from eating disorders and concurrent emotional illnesses. We offerhope that everyone has the capacity for full recovery from an eating disorder. Center for Change has been operating as a specialized eating disorder treatment program for 11 years. We are well known for our high intensity of therapeutic treatment, our breadth of experiential therapy, and for our pioneering dietary approach of Intuitive Eating.
- Two 14 bed inpatient units & 28 residential treatment beds
- Fully accredited High School
- JCAHO Accredited Therapeutic interventions include:
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Individual dietary counseling
- Psychiatric and medical care
- Art, music, dance/NIA, yoga, recreational and other experiential therapies
B.I.T.E. The Body Image Transformation Experience®
New York, New York: For Patients Struggling with Weight Regulation -- A Short Term Group Offering for the Spring: March– June, 2009. Applications for The Body Image Transformation Experience (BITE®) Group (March–June, 2009) are now being accepted. http://www.franweiss.com/bite-group-2009.html
The group is specifically designed for patients who have eating, weight regulation, and body image issues. The BITE® method works best in full collaboration with existing treatment practitioners. The Overweight, Disordered Eating patient (ODE) presents unique and multifaceted clinical challenges for both the clinician and for patients themselves. This group is an empowering and transformational experience for patients, which has excellent results in moving patients towards change. The BITE® method is a treatment model especially designed to tackle patient's ability to withstand the necessary changes required to break the barrier of "stuckness". These methods move them past the "tipping point" to transcend their circular arguments to achieve weight regulation. The Group integrates the "outside" what patient's know, with "inside" what they feel, towards action, achieving the goal of getting to what they want. Please call with questions regarding the appropriateness of referrals. (This group is not intended for those with Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa.)
Fran Weiss,LCSW-R,BCD,DCSW,CGP Associate Clinical Professor, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, Sr. Consulting Psychotherapist, New York Obesity Research Center, Tel: 212-362-6019
McCallum Place
231 W. Lockwood Ave., Ste 201
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: 314-968-1900
Fax: 314-968-1901
Toll Free: 800-828-8158
www.mccallumplace.com
McCallum Place provides comprehensive medical and psychiatric care, specialized psychotherapies and nutritional support for patients with eating disorders. Our state-of-the-art eating disorder treatment facility and eating disorder therapy programs, which integrate the latest findings from eating disorders research with experienced clinical practice, are designed to create an environment of structure and support.
In all we do, we strive to help individuals build the confidence and skills necessary to let go of their patterns of restrictive eating, purging, and compulsive eating. Our protocols are designed to help patients restore weight to within 90% of ideal body weight and to minimize relapse with binge eating, vomiting, and compulsive exercise. Patients practice weight maintenance and flexible eating prior to discharge. When possible, a gradual step down is recommended to ease the transition back to independent living.
At McCallum Place, care and experience give way to restorative treatment, opening new doorways of hope and possibility. Patients leave McCallum Place with the tools and strategies necessary for healthy eating and with practices useful for discovering a more balanced and satisfying life.
Milestones
Milestones at High Point
800-347-2364
5960 SW 106th Ave,
Cooper City, FL 33328
Milestones provides residential and intensive outpatient programs for individuals suffering with Compulsive Overeating, Bulimia, Anorexia, and related disorders. Milestones follows a "blended" approach to treatment - addressing both the "addictive" and emotional aspects of an eating disorder. Residents attend a full schedule of group and individual activities during the day as well as participate in various support groups during evenings and weekends.
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. EDReferral.com provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. EDReferral.com provides free referrals to eating disorder professionals, treatment facilities and support groups, etc. In addition, EDReferral.com offers general information to inform the public about the treatment and prevention of eating disorders...
Rain Rock ~ A Residential Treatment Facility for Women
RainRock is located in a former bed and breakfast 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. This facility is an important addition to the Pacific Northwest where there are no residential treatment facilities. 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.
Montenido
Monte Nido Treatment Center and Programs for Eating Disorders: All Monte Nido programs are designed to achieve behavior and mood stabilization in a climate where destructive behaviors can be interrupted. Clients can then work on the crucial underlying issues which cause and/or perpetuate their disordered eating and other dysfunctional behaviors. In addition to individual, group and family therapy, we provide education, nutritional counseling, fitness training, life skills training, mindfulness and spiritual enhancement, all in a beautiful, serene setting.
Announcement: New Dallas Treatment Facility - The Renfrew Center
The Renfrew Center, the first and largest eating disorder treatment network in the country, since 1985, is pleased to announce the opening of a new facility in Dallas, Texas. 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 and Texas. Please call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com for more information about Renfrew or the Dallas location.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals Coming In November!
November 12-15, 2009
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, physicians, nurses and dietitians and offers 22.5 CEUs. The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, PA from November 12 - 15, 2009. For more information, please visit: www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org
ANNOUNCEMENTS:Complimentary Consultation Line for Eating Disorder Professionals!
Remuda Ranch offers a complimentary Consultation Line, if you have a question that you would like a clinician to answer please feel free to call 1-800-445-1900 ext. 5288 or email consult@remudaranch.com
Enroll Now!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Double Your Referrals...Without Getting Off the Couch! Webinar May 13th, 2009 10:30am – 12noon Central Time
Economy got you down? Enroll now to learn Jessica Setnick's fresh (and easy!) methods for drumming up referrals, even in this economy. Double Your Referrals gives new AND experienced ED pros a step-by-step plan with strategies that will raise your profile and increase calls from the kinds of clients you love, without making you look (or feel) desperate. No mass mailings, no cold calls, no advertising budget. Nothing else to buy - you already have the supplies you need right in your office! Money-back guarantee if you don't agree that Double Your Referrals is a great value filled with tactics you can start using right away. Learn how you can get more mileage out of one afternoon on the couch than in driving around town for a week. Plus, increase the value by inviting your colleagues - for one registration fee you can all join in! Stop wasting your time on efforts that don't pay off, and register today!
Research
Announcement: RESEARCH STUDY FOR GIRLS WITH EATING DISORDERS
Telephone Number: 212-543-5316
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center are trying to understand the causes of Bulimia Nervosa. We are recruiting girls (13-19 years) who have problems with binge-eating and purging. The study involves monetary compensation ($100) and options for treatment, free of charge. For more information, please call Laura at 212-543-5316 or email her at lb2518@columbia.edu.
Research
Binge Eating Disorder Research Participants Needed
People with binge eating disorder (BED) are needed for a research study in the area of Boston, MA. In this study we are testing whether enhancing brain activity using noninvasive brain stimulation can improve core symptoms of BED and examine the mechanisms involved. We use repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a technique that allows modulation of brain activity of a targeted brain area in humans, in a safe and noninvasive way (an rTMS device was approved by the FDA for the treatment of depression last year). Further details on rTMS can be found at the website of our laboratory: http://tmslab.org/.
Eating Disorder Jobs!
Announcing the launch of EatingDisorderJobs.com, the most comprehensive online employment board for those who specialize in the treatment of eating disorders.
Whether you are searching for your dream job or just want to browse available career opportunities, EatingDisorderJobs.com is your online career resource. With our website, you can:
• Create a free account
• Post your resume in confidence
• Sign-up for automatic job notifications
• Visit our Career Resource Center for valuable tips and information
Searching for jobs in this specialized field has never been so easy. Visit EatingDisorderJobs.com now to learn how you might make your next career move.
The Media and Eating Disorders
submitted by Rader Programs
The influence of the media on the proliferation of eating disorders cannot be refuted. From an early age we are bombarded with images and messages that reinforce the idea to be happy and successful we must be thin. Today, you cannot read a magazine or newspaper, turn on the television, listen to the radio, or shop at the mall without being assaulted with the message that fat is bad. The most frightening part is that this destructive message is reaching kids. Adolescents often feel fatally flawed if their weight, hips, and breasts don't match up to those of models and actors. Today even elementary school aged children are obsessed with their weight. To illustrate the media's obsession with thinness, try and name 5 current female television personalities who are overweight. Compare that task to naming 5 female television personalities who are underweight or at ideal weight. Even if the argument is made that the media's portrayal of women is just a mirror of society and not an initiator, the media's still needs to take responsibility for at least perpetuating the dysfunction. The following are statistics and facts that document how obsessed we are as a society with the pursuit of thinness.
Center for Discovery and Adolescent Change
Center for Discovery and Adolescent Change
Nurturing Change and Assisting Growth
Locations:Downey, Lakewood, Menlo Park (Bay Area) & Whittier, CA
Phone Number: 800-760-3934
Fax Number: 714-828-1870
Website: www.centerfordiscovery.com
Center for Discovery's eating disorders programs are the first comprehensive residential treatment programs in California to exclusively focus on the treatment of male and female adolescents ages 11 – 19 . Our JCAHO accredited, privately owned Centers are located in comfortable and spacious homes in Downey, Lakewood, Menlo Park (Bay area) and Whittier, California. The individualizedand intensive treatment experience at Center for Discovery, under twenty-four hour supervision, is particularly effective in identifying and addressing the destructive behaviors and underlying emotional issues of the disordered eating. Treatment includes: individual and family therapy, group work, art therapy, emotional regulation skills, relaxation techniques, medical assessment, psychiatric consultations, and nutritional consultation and education.
Center for Discovery is a preferred provider to many insurance plans and we will assist families in verifying their insurance benefits.
Thank you for being a friend of Eating Disorder Hope. We will continue to provide you with important information, resources and encouragement regarding Eating Disorder Recovery in our newsletters.
Sincerely,
--Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC
Director @ Eating Disorder HopeTM
