Eating Disorder Hope Monthly Newsletter
4th Quarter, 2009 Newsletter
Events, Featured Book, Articles, Treatment Center Information, Research & Announcements
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.
Rader Programs
Launch of Eating Disorder Specialist Library ~ designed to simplify the search for the right treatment for you.
Check out the new Eating Disorder Specialist Library at Eating Disorder Hope. Featuring detailed overviews, pictures, and more. Become more intimately acquainted with the leaders in the treatment of eating disorders!
Many eating disorder sufferers and families find that reviewing the online 'virtual brochures’ offered in the Eating Disorder Specialist Library greatly simplifies their search and puts them in touch with some of the best treatment centers and providers for their loved one suffering from anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder.
This new and rapidly expanding eating disorder specialist library is an excellent tool for eating disorder sufferers, families, friends and treatment providers who feel overwhelmed with where to begin in the search for appropriate care for the eating disorder sufferer.
Finding highly skilled professionals specialized in the field is key to successful recovery. Begin your search here...
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
Eating Disorder Services of Rogers Memorial Hospital
Rogers Memorial Hospital
800-767-4411
34700 Valley Road, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
11101 W. Lincoln Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
As the largest nonaffiliated, behavioral health provider in Wisconsin, Rogers Memorial Hospital offers specialized eating disorder treatment. Rogers Memorial provides 24-hour inpatient care, residential treatment and partial hospitalization for men, women, adolescents, and children. We also offer specialized care for co-occurring anxiety disorders and were the first organization to offer a male-specific residential program. Treatment is comprised of small, age-specific groups yielding the most individualized treatment possible. The treatment team uses a number of therapies that take place mostly in a group setting, where individuals get feedback not only from the therapist but from their peers as well. Rogers Memorial uses evidence-based treatment components including: Family therapy,Nutrition therapy, Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Pharmacotherapy, Art therapy, Movement and fitness therapy (yoga), Experiential therapy, Substance abuse counseling, Spiritual counseling, One-to-one support, Daily living responsibilities, Community outings and therapeutic passes and a Specialized family and friends program. Rogers Memorial Hospital has treated thousands of patients and families affected by eating disorders. The staff of over 70 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. In January 2009, Rogers opened a specialized inpatient eating disorder program for children and adolescents, ages 8 and up. Call Rogers Memorial outreach staff today at 1-800-767-4411 ext. 1310. to learn more or to schedule a tour.
Linden Oaks at Edward
801 S. Washington Street
Naperville, Il 60540
www.lindenoakshospital.org
(630) 305-5500
The Eating Disorder Program at Linden Oaks is led by an exceptional team of psychiatrists and psychologists who effectively blend evidence based treatment with empathic, individualized care. Linden Oaks is able to safely manage complex medical and nutritional needs in the inpatient program while helping patients identify core issues behind the eating disorder behavior. In the partial hospitalization programs, patients learn skills that teach them how to manage and cope with day to day issues that trigger eating disorder behaviors. Experiential outings and family groups allow patients to practice skills along the way while still in a supportive environment. For those patients who need additional support, there is Arabella House, a residential care home for up to eight women who are seriously motivated but still need a therapeutic living environment while they continue the recovery journey. Linden Oaks at Edward is a 110 bed behavioral health facility that provides comprehensive services to adults and adolescents. We are proud to provide patient and family centered care by involving patients and families in program planning and facility design. Linden Oaks was acknowledged by the Joint Commission as a center of excellence and is one of the only behavioral health hospitals in the country to receive disease specific certification in the treatment of eating disorders, self injury, chemical dependency, and geriatrics.
EVENTS...
November 2, 2009
National Eating Disorder Association's 5th Annual Every BODY is Beautiful Online Auction. Info
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.
December 9, 2009
Becoming an Embodied Therapist: Accessing the Language of the Bodyin Eating Disorder Treatment
Led by Susan Kleinman, MA, BC-DMT, NCC
9 am - 12 pm; $60; 3 CEU's: Hancock Center for Dance/Movement Therapy 16 N Hancock Street Madison, Wisconsin 53703
(608) 251-0908 or email: info@hancockcenter.net
January 5 – March 30, 2010
A Unique Opportunity For You And Your Diabetes. Finding Solutions: The Intellectual Part of You Knows What to Do, but Your Emotional Part Gets in Your Way.
New Group in New York! Co-led by: Fran Weiss, LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP and Richard Janof, DC, CDN, CDE. info @ FranWeiss.com
March 4-6, 2010
2009 BEDA National Conference
Baltimore, Maryland
Registration and details to come
March 11-14, 2010
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Symposium
Walt Disney Swan Resort, Orlando, Florida
Register Here or visit http://www.iaedp.com to learn more
June 22, 2010
FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197.
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.
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.
Research
Klarman Family Foundation Grants Program in Eating Disorders Research ~ Klarman Research Grant for Eating Disorders
The Klarman Family Foundation is interested in providing strategic investment in translational research that will accelerate progress in developing effective treatments for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. The Program's short-term goal is to support the most outstanding science and expand the pool of scientists whose research explores the basic biology of eating disorders. The long-term goal is to improve the lives of patients suffering from these conditions. Examples of funding areas include but are not limited to molecular genetic analysis of relevant neural circuit assembly and function; animal models created by genetically altering neural circuits; testing of new chemical entities that might be used in animal models as exploratory treatments; and brain imaging approaches that identify neurochemical pathways in patients with these disorders. Investigators conducting research in the neuro-circuitry of fear conditioning or reward behavior may also apply but must justify the relevance of their research projects to the basic biology of eating disorders. Clinical psychotherapeutic studies, medication trials and research in the medical complications of these disorders are outside the scope of this Program. Two-year awards of $400,000 USD ($200,000 per year inclusive of 10% indirect costs) and one-year pilot studies of up to $150,000 USD (inclusive of 10% indirect costs) are made to investigators with a faculty appointment at a nonprofit academic, medical or research institution in the United States, Canada or Israel. Learn more at: www.tmfgrants.org/klarman
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.
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/.
Participants Needed for Online Research Study on Women with a History of Anorexia Nervosa
I am a clinical psychology doctoral candidate at Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, CA. My research study examines various aspects of internal and external control as they relate to eating attitudes and recovery. I am currently recruiting participants who have recovered from anorexia as well as those who remain symptomatic. If you are a woman between the ages of 18-45, who was initially diagnosed with anorexia nervosa between the ages of 13-25, I invite you to participate in my online study. The Institutional Review Board at Fielding Graduate University has approved my research; your participation is voluntary and anonymous. The study will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. You may click on the following link to participate: https://www.psychdata.com/s.asp?SID=131090. For more information, please call Summer at 415-302-5486 or email her at anorexiarecovery@yahoo.com.
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.
Article
Article: Using the Non-Diet Approach for Treating Binge Eating Disorder (BED)
By Robyn L. Goldberg, R. D. (www.askaboutfood.com)
Many of us are familiar with the terms Anorexia Nervosa, and Bulimia, but the eating disorder, which is in the younger stages, is called Binge Eating Disorder (BED). This article will discuss the diagnostic features of BED and treatment using the non-diet approach.
Binge-Eating Disorder is classified as having binge episodes occur, usually among the overweight population on average a minimum of twice per week for a period of six months. The symptoms do not occur concurrently with Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia.
BED is more prevalent among women compared to men, and one may have self-esteem issues relating to their body, relationships with others, with their job, and positive feelings about themselves. Some may have prevalence with Major Depressive Disorder, Personality Disorders, and Substance-Related Disorders.
La Bonne Maison
La Bonne Maison provides a nurturing, educational and structured environment where you live in a loving supportive home while you attend our outpatient program.
La Bonne Maison is an alternative to expensive residential programs and you will find us very affordable for the care we provide. La Bonne Maison is for women who are not in need of a hospital or institutional setting but are in need of 24 - hour support.
La Bonne Maison will challenge you to utilize newly acquired skills by experiencing activities outside of our nurturing environment. Our clients will learn to identify what triggers their negative behaviors and ultimately how to cope with those challenges effectively.
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center
The Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. EDReferral provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. EDReferral provides free referrals to eating disorder professionals, treatment facilities and support groups, etc. In addition, EDReferral offers general information to inform the public about the treatment and prevention of eating disorders...
Check out our new Artistic Expression and Eating Disorders Page!
Currently Featuring: Skeleton in the Closet @ Fritz Liedtke
Skeleton in the Closet is a series of intimate portraits, by artist Fritz Liedtke, of people struggling with anorexia and bulimia.
Combining photographs and text, it creates a powerful narrative of what it's like to live with-–and leave behind-–an eating disorder.
Please browse the artist's site at www.skeletoninthecloset.net, read the stories, share in the conversation, and learn more.
Please submit your artistic expressions to us for consideration of publication on the new Artistic Expression and Eating Disorders page!
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.
Timberline Knolls
Timberline Knolls
40 Timberline Drive, Lemont, Illinois 60439
PH: 877.257.9611
FX: 630.257.9708
Email: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.
Free Book Drawing: Goodbye Ed, Hello Me....by Jenni Schaefer
Goodbye Ed, Hello Me: Recover from Your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with Life (McGraw-Hill) by Jenni Schaefer
Don’t Battle an Eating Disorder Forever— Recover from It Completely
Jenni Schaefer and Ed (eating disorder) are no longer on speaking terms, not even in her most difficult moments. In her bestseller, Life Without Ed, Jenni learned to treat her eating disorder as a relationship, not a condition — enabling her to break up with Ed.
In Goodbye Ed, Hello Me Jenni shows you that being fully recovered is not just about breaking free from destructive behaviors with food and having a healthy relationship with your body; it also means ?nding joy and peace in your life.
Combining Jenni’s signature personal advice and unfailing encouragement along with valuable exercises you can do as you read, Goodbye Ed, Hello Me will give you the prescriptive tools to take the ?nal steps in divorcing your Ed completely.
Lynn Grefe, CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association, says, "Jenni may someday be named the trend-setter for the miraculous word "recovered.’"
Press & Media
Eating Disorder HopeTM
Eating Disorder HopeTM is the one-stop resource for support, referrals and education about eating disorders. The site promotes ending eating disordered behavior, embracing life and pursuing recovery. Eating Disorder HopeTM fosters appreciation of one’s uniqueness and value in the world, unrelated to appearance, achievement or applause.
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Eating Disorder Jobs
EatingDisorderJobs.com – Looking for a job? We have everything dedicated to careers in the field of eating disorders. Find current job openings, career opportunities, continuing education, advice from the experts... everything eating disorders all in one site. For recent grads, seasoned professionals and students. Our mission: to connect job seekers with employers, to keep current professionals enthusiastic about the field and what it has to offer, and to guide students into careers where they can make a difference.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Binge Eating Disorder National Conference
2010 National Conference: March 4-6, 2010
Renaissance Harbor Place Baltimore
Enlightenment. Education. Empowerment.
Keynote Speaker: Cynthia M. Bulik, PhD, FAED.
Overview of Medical Complications of Eating Disorders
provided by Rader Programs(www.raderprograms.com)
The following is a list of possible medical complications that accompany Eating Disorders. If left untreated the physical complications from practicing an eating disorder can become life threatening.
CARDIOVASCULAR
Slow pulse
Low blood pressure
Electrocardiogram abnormalities
Hypovolemia
Myocardiopathy and CHF (especially with use of ipecac)
CHEMISTRIES
Uric acid elevated
Cholesterol is abnormal (elevated or depressed)
Carotene is elevated
Deficiencies of trace minerals
Low blood glucose
Hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis
ANNOUNCEMENT: Treatment Consultants is currently seeking to fill two Director of Business Development positions!
Director of Business Development, Adolescent Treatment Facility.
Orange County, CA
Treatment Consultants is currently seeking a Director of Business Development for an outstanding adolescent facility in Orange County and an expanding adult treatment center in the Mid Atlantic region. Candidates should have a proven track record in outreach and business development with a strong clinical background. Experience in adolescent treatment is a plus. This position calls for someone who is comfortable with public speaking, is knowledgeable enough to develop relationships with psychiatrists, psychologists, and MFT's, and is well respected in the field of addiction. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the best teams in the adolescent treatment field. Very competitive salary and great benefits.Please send cover letter and CV to: Lynn Sucher@ lynn-s1@cox.net
Director of Business Development, Adult Treatment Facility, Mid Atlantic Region
An expanding, established Chemical Dependency and Dual Diagnosis Adult program located in the Mid Atlantic region is seeking an experienced Director of Business Development to market their program. Candidates must live on the East Coast; have experience in the treatment industry and the ability to meet face to face with industry professionals such as therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists etc. The Director should have a good understanding of clinical issues, as well as a marketing background.
Individuals should be organized, have the ability to meet goals and the maturity to manage their own day to day schedules. Ideal candidates will have a book of business, especially in the New York or Washington DC area. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work with an established, well received program. Competitive salary and great working environment. Please send your resume to Lynn Sucher@ lynn-s1@cox.net.
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