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Want something included in the newsletter? –see the protocol listed at the end of this newsletter. click here Question of the Month: How do you respond to someone who asks, "Do I look fat?" Email your responses and we will compile them for easy reading. email: edreferral@aol.com Current Research on Eating Disorders: Psychological and weight-related characteristics of patients with anorexia nervosa- restricting type who later develop bulimia nervosa. ABSTRACT: Patients with anorexia nervosa-restricting type (AN-R) sometimes develop accompanying bulimic symptoms or the full syndrome of bulimia nervosa (BN). If clinicians could predict who might change into the bulimic sub-type or BN, preventative steps could be taken. Therefore, we investigated anthropometric and psychological factors possibly associated with such changes. METHOD: All participants were from a study by the Japanese Genetic Research Group for Eating Disorders. Of 80 patients initially diagnosed with AN-R, 22 changed to the AN-Binge Eating/Purging Type (AN-BP) and 14 to BN for some period of time. The remaining 44 patients remained AN-R only from the onset to the investigation period. Variables compared by ANOVA included anthropometric measures, personality traits such as Multiple Perfectionism Scale scores and Temperament and Character Inventory scores, and Beck Depression Inventory-II scores. RESULTS: In comparison with AN-R only patients, those who developed BN had significantly higher current BMI (p<0.05) and maximum BMI in the past (p<0.05). They also scored significantly higher for the psychological characteristic of parental criticism (p<0.05) and lower in self-directedness (p<0.05), which confirms previous reports, but these differences disappeared when the depression score was used as a co-variant. No significant differences were obtained for personality traits or depression among the AN-R only patients irrespective of their duration of illness. CONCLUSIONS: The present findings suggest a tendency toward obesity among patients who cross over from AN-R to BN. Low self-directedness and high parental criticism may be associated with the development of BN by patients with AN-R, although the differences may also be associated with depression. Resource: PMID: 18267038. Biopsychosoc Med. 2008 Feb 12;2(1):5. Eating Disorders Common In ADHD Girls: Compulsive Behavior Tied To Body Image Problems: Girls with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to have an eating disorder, a new study said."Adolescent girls with ADHD frequently develop body-image dissatisfaction and may go through repeating cycles of binge eating and purging behaviors that are common in bulimia nervosa," said University of Virginia psychologist Amori Yee Mikami. ADHD is thought to be three times more common in boys than girls, so researchers are still learning its long-term effects on girls. But eating disorders are 10 times more common in girls. "Our finding suggests that girls may develop a broader range of problems in adolescence than their male counterparts," Mikami said. She said girls often go undiagnosed and untreated for ADHD, which could increase the risk of eating disorders. "As they get older, their impulsivity may make it difficult for them to maintain healthy eating and a healthy weight, resulting in self-consciousness about their body image and the binging and purging symptoms," she said. The results are based on a study of 228 girls in the San Francisco Bay area; 140 had ADHD. "An additional concern is that stimulant medications used to treat ADHD have a side effect of appetite suppression, creating a risk that overweight girls could abuse these medicines to encourage weight loss, though we have not yet investigated that possibility," Mikami said. The findings appeared in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology. Note: if you treat both eating disorders and ADHD, then consider joining our sister organization at www.addreferral.com For Professionals - Conferences/Seminars/Online Courses/Study Groups: The Renfrew Center Foundation Presents The 2008 Seminars For Professionals (offering 6 CEUs). This year, The Renfrew Center Foundation has planned a series of three advanced, day-long training seminars addressing core issues in the treatment of eating disorders. Refer to the schedule below to determine which eating disorder expert will be in your city and what specific topic will be covered. For more information or to register, visit http://renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=107 or contact Loren Heywood at 1-877-367-3383. Insatiable Hungers: Eating Disorders, Chemical Dependency and Depression in Women. Presented by: Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS, National Training Director, The Renfrew Center Foundation. Dates and locations: Columbia, SC – April 11; Milwaukee, WI – April 16; Ann Arbor, MI – April 18; Houston, TX – May 2; Harrisburg, PA – May 9; New York City, NY – May 30. The Self of the Therapist: Exploring the Therapeutic Relationship. Presented by: Doug Bunnell, PhD, Vice President and Director of Outpatient Clinical Services, The Renfrew Centers. Dates and locations: Alexandria, VA –April 18 and Princeton, NJ – May 9.
Awakening the Silent Soul: Treating Eating Disorders From The Inside Out. Presented by: Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD, Assistant Clinical Director, The Renfrew Center of Florida; Date and Location: Atlanta, GA – May 2. Uniondale, NY: National Eating Disorders Association-Long Island (NEDA-LI) Out on a Limb Series IX” Case Discussion Workshop. Special Topic: What Do I Do Now?: Chronic and Severe Cases. Facilitators: Joann Carcaterra, DO-Physician, Vivian Delman, MPS, RD, CDN, Jeffrey DeSarbo, DO-Psychiatrist and Meg Maginn, LCSW. 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 professionals to better manage eating disorder cases. Contact hours for professionals available. Continental breakfast included. Location: 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY from 9:30am-12:00pm (registration: 9:00am). Dates: May 2, 2008. Seats are limited and advanced registration is suggested. For more information call NEDA-LI at 516-794-0415 or visit www.neda-li.org. SAVE THE DATE! Philadelphia, PA: The 18th Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: The Power of Therapeutic Relationships in the Treatment of Eating Disorders. This is a four day seminar for behavioral health professionals and dietitians and offers 22.5 CEUs. The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, PA on November 13th - 16th, 2008. Both clinical experience and empirical research emphasize the crucial importance of the treatment relationship during the course of psychotherapy. In order to further theoretical understanding and effective practice in eating disorders, the 2008 Renfrew Center Foundation Conference is devoted to an examination of therapeutic relationships. Topics will include: Therapist Self-Disclosure and Self-Care; Engaging Reluctant Patients; Impasses and Repair; Family and Friends as Therapeutic Agents; Expressions of Caring During Treatment; Psychoneurology and Attachment; Temperament and Genetic Factors; Ending Therapy; Therapeutic Alliance in Outpatient & Inpatient Settings. The keynote speakers for this conference are Jane Fonda, award-winning actress, humanitarian and author of My Life So Far; Christopher Fairburn, MD, author of Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eating Disorders; Amy Banks, MD, Director of Advanced Training, Jean Baker Miller Institute. Visit the website for additional information at www.renfrew.org. Southern California: Professional Study Groups: Carolyn Costin, MFT invites all treating professionals to her study groups. These groups cover case reviews, treatment strategies, new literature, research, and other areas related to the treatment of eating disorders. CEU's are given to MFT's and LCSW's. For more information call 310-457-9958. Group #1 takes place the first Tuesday of every month from 12:00 - 1:00pm at the Eating Disorder Center of CA, www.edcca.com. Group #2 takes place the first Wednesday of every month from 12:00-1:30pm at the Monte Nido Treatment Center, www.montenido.com. Las Vegas NV: 24 CE’s June 5th- 8th, 2008 Advanced Treatments for Eating Disorders - Summit for Clinical Excellence Conference. Workshop Topics: *Childhood Obesity *Body Image *Gender Issues *Genetics *Anorexia *Bulimia *Psychopharmacology *Alternative Therapies *Substance Abuse and ED *Obesity *Future Trends, and much more…. Expert Faculty to include Christopher Fairburn, MD, Kathryn Zerbe, MD, Craig Johnson, PhD, Judith Brisman, PhD, Carolyn Costin, MFT and Anita Johnston, PhD and many others… Register today by visiting our website or call. www.bfisummit.com or 800.643.0797 (Mention edreferral.com and get a 10% discount for a full registration!) Advocacy: Italy Starts Anti-Anorexia Campaign By Associated Press, March 25, 2008. Rome, Italy - Italian authorities are mounting a $1.5 million campaign against a growing epidemic of anorexia and other eating disorders in a country known for its fashion industry and image consciousness. The Italian Ministries of Health and Sports are aiming the project at schools and the media, providing guidelines for magazines, television, radio and Internet sites to discourage ultra-thin beauty ideals."Anorexia and bulimia have been for many years diseases that have not been recognized as such. It was sort of a veil of unspoken and unrecognized problems," said Giovanna Melandri, minister for young people and sports. "So what we really needed to do was to take away the veil to make sure young people, young girls and young boys, know that they can die," she told AP Television News. The project, which begins next month, will also provide training for dance instructors and coaches of such sports as gymnastics and swimming. And it will include a Web site to encourage teens to discuss healthy eating habits and to counter Web sites where anorexics share tips on starving themselves. Melandri cited statistics indicating that such eating disorders affect about 2 million to 3 million Italians and that 10 percent are men. The Association for Pediatric Medicine recently reported that nearly 65 percent of girls between 10 and 16 want to be thinner than they are. "This does not mean they are sick, but it means that there is a very reduced acceptance of one's own beauty, one's own very personal and special way of being," Melandri said. Italy's rates of anorexia are no worse than those of other Western countries, said Dr. Camillo Loriedo, who treats anorexics at the Center for Eating Disorders at Rome's Policlinico Umberto I hospital. But he said there was more sensitivity to the issue here because of what he called the Italian sense of family. "Italian families tend to pay more attention to food and the problems of their adolescent children," he said. In 2006, the government and fashion industry created a voluntary code of conduct requiring models to show medical proof they do not suffer from eating disorders. The code bans models younger than 16 from the catwalks and calls for a commitment to add larger sizes to fashion collections. Advocacy - The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action. The EDC, a Washington, D.C. advocacy organization, is preparing to expand its online information about eating disorders among men and boys and other populations. If you know of high quality resources already online, let them know. The EDC would like to link to those pages, or share the information already available. Send suggestions to manager@eatingdisorderscoalition.org. Individuals can join their email list. Hospitals, treatment programs, non-profits, and other groups can become EDC member organizations. For more information visit http://eatingdisorderscoalition.org/involved/involved.html. Treatment Center Spotlight: California: California Adolescent Residential Treatment News - Center for Discovery: Center for Discovery's Eating Disorder Program is a comprehensive residential treatment program dedicated solely to the treatment of adolescent males and females suffering with eating disorders. Discovery offers a professional, structured environment with the comfort and nurturing of a serene home-style setting with several locations in California. The individualized and intensive treatment experience and twenty-four hour supervision is particularly effective in identifying and addressing the destructive behaviors and underlying emotional issues of the eating disorder. The Discovery program includes an integrated family approach with one to two private family sessions weekly, a weekly family education and support group and therapeutic family meals. Treatment also includes individual therapy, group education, narratives, expressive art therapy, emotion-management skills training, family support development, medical assessment, psychiatric consultations, and nutritional components. Discovery is a preferred provider to many insurance plans and they will assist families in verifying their insurance benefits as well as creating a financial plan for continued care. For more information call at 800-760-3934 or visit www.centerfordiscovery.com. Calabasas, CA: Treatment Center News – Monte Nido Residential Treatment Center: Monte Nido combines a beautiful natural healing environment with the expertise of the renowned national expert and author, Carolyn Costin, and the treatment professionals from her company, Community Counseling for Individuals and Families, Inc. Monte Nido is a very small, intimate facility. Monte Nido only takes six clients at a time. Clients treated at Monte Nido are all women suffering from anorexia, bulimia or exercise addiction. The facility has a family-like environment; their unique level system allows each client to gain increasing freedom and responsibility for her own recovery. By the end of her stay, each client is shopping for and preparing her own food and monitoring her own exercise. This will help prepare her for handling these activities upon discharge from Monte Nido. They also have a unique transition program, Bella Mar, which offers various levels of transitional and independent living situations. For more information call 310-457-9958, visit www.montenido.com or email mntc@montenido.com. Carlsbad, CA: Montecatini is now CARF Accredited: Montecatini is pleased to welcome their new psychiatrist, Dr. Elise Reed. Dr. Reed has established herself within in the community as a caring professional, passionate about the treatment and recovery of eating disorders. Montecatini is excited to partner with Dr. Reed and is continually committed to maintaining a high quality of care for treatment. For more information on Montecatini, call 760-436-8930 or visit www.montecatinieatingdisorder.com. Malibu, CA: Treatment Center News - Monte Nido Vista: Carolyn Costin and the Monte Nido Treatment Center are pleased to announce a new 6 bed residential facility for anorexia, bulimia and exercise addiction. Monte Nido Vista is located in the foothills of Malibu, CA. The residential program is designed to meet the individual needs of clients and their families in a way that gives them an increasingly higher level of responsibility and "teaches" them how to recover and sustain it. The atmosphere is professional and structured, but is is also warm, friendly and family-like. The staff members are highly dedicated professionals, many of who are recovered themselves, thus serving as excellent role models. For more information on The Monte Nido Treatment Center of its affiliates visit www.montenido.com, call 310-457-9956, or email mntc@montenido.com. 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 facility 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: Colorado Treatment Center News – The Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-Denver): The EDC-Denver offers a full spectrum of care from partial hospitalization through outpatient to males and females age 16 and older. The Partial Hospitalization Program operates 11 hours per day, 7 days per week and includes supervised meals and snacks. Lodging is provided at a nearby apartment building for PHP patients from out of town. The Evening Intensive Outpatient Program operates 4 hours per evening, three days per week and includes one meal. Most of the Eating Disorder Center of Denver's group/program components are available on an outpatient basis. Services include individual and family/couples therapy; DBT; aftercare; psychiatric evaluation; therapy and medication monitoring; and nutritional counseling by a registered dietitian. EDC-Denver accepts most insurances. Treatment providers are welcome to utilize EDC-Denver’s outpatient services as adjunct therapies to their own treatment. Visit www.edcdenver.com for details and schedules.
Eating Disorder Center of Denver’s Support Groups: Call 303-771-0861 to register for any of the groups, except for the Family & Friends Support Group. Aftercare Outpatient Process Group: Monday 5:30-7:00 pm—An open group consisting of individuals in recovery who have completed an intense eating disorders program at EDC-D or other national programs. Cost is $50 per group.
DBT Skills Training: Monday 5:00-6:15 pm—12-week course focusing on the skill sets of core mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance. This interactive educational group is open and ongoing, allowing one to join at any time. Cost is $75 per group.
Minding the Body: Monday 6:30-8:00 pm—12-week course for those struggling with weight loss and/or maintenance. The group is split into an educational hour followed by a group process hour. The educational topics include body image, food and feelings, mindful eating and how to manage hunger and interpersonal relationships. This group is open and ongoing allowing one to join at any time. Cost is $75 per group.
Body Image 101: Tuesday 5:30-7:00 pm—12-week ongoing group designed to facilitate the connection between a woman and her body. A variety of cognitive, behavioral and experiential techniques are utilized to foster acceptance of the body in all its uniqueness. Cost is $50 per group.
Art Therapy Group: Thursday 6:30-8:00 pm—Ongoing weekly group which utilizes art and creativity by incorporating various types of art media to facilitate a connection with others and the self. The group will emphasize mindfulness, self-discovery and the actions needed to maintain a recovery focus. While this group is open and ongoing, it is recommended that prospective members make a 6 week commitment to establish continuity and purpose in the group. Cost is $50 per group.
Family & Friends Support Group: First and third Thursday of each month 6-8:30 pm—A group for families and friends of individuals suffering with eating disorders to discuss their problems, concerns and successes. RSVP & questions to Eating Disorder Foundation at 303-322-3373.**Meetings are held at The Eating Disorder Foundation, 3003 East Third Ave, Suite 110, basement level, Denver, CO 80206
Eating Disorders Anonymous: Saturday 1:30-2:30 pm—A free, open support group for individuals suffering and recovering from eating disorders. ** Meetings are held at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver, 950 S. Cherry St., Ste. 1010, Denver, CO 80246. Florida: Miami, FL– New Oliver-Pyatt Center to open in heart of South Miami: Program at 6150 SW 76th Street will begin accepting clients in June. Located in a beautiful residential neighborhood near South Miami Hospital, and walking distance from nearby parks and shops, the new Oliver-Pyatt Center will accommodate a maximum of eight Day Treatment clients in an intimate, tranquil and spacious setting. The bilingual, multidisciplinary treatment team will provide a comprehensive, individualized treatment program for up to 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Center will balance the peace and quiet of a restful sanctuary with the vibrancy of a city setting. This locale will allow clients to re-integrate into real life through daily, guided outings into the community once they have reached an appropriate stage in the recovery process. “To fully recover, at some point, you have to let the world back in. We want a safe place that allows our clients the serenity to reconnect with their true selves, yet also provides a gateway into regular life as recovery proceeds. This location captures our vision,” said Dr. Oliver-Pyatt, Founder and Executive Director of the program.The Oliver-Pyatt Centers believe that full recovery from eating disorders is possible when the individual is provided with effective treatment. The program is founded by Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, M.D., a board certified psychiatrist. Dr. Oliver-Pyatt matches both her comprehensive training and her personal victory over food and body issues with an unwavering belief in compassionate and scientifically sound treatment.For more information, visit www.oliverpyattcenters.com, or call 866-511-HEAL. Nevada: Center for Hope of the Sierras – Contact Us to Arrange a Speaking Event! To learn more about Center for Hope of the Sierras, set up a tour of their center, or arrange a speaking event for your organization, contact Maria E. Dias at medias@crchealth.com, call her direct 775-225-5102, or visit the new website at www.CenterforHopeoftheSierras.com. Also, feel free to contact the National Resource Center for more information at 877-637-6237 or via email resourcecenter@crchealth.com. North Carolina: Carolina House, a residential eating disorders treatment facility in Durham, NC, is proud to announce the completion of CARF Accreditation. This accreditation means Carolina House has created and implemented systems that ensure the highest level of clinical care and sound business practices, with attention to cultural competency, access to services, health and safety, information management, and quality/performance improvement. Carolina House received a three year accreditation from CARF, which is the highest level of accreditation. For more information contact Carolina House at 919-372-7944 or visit www.carolinaeatingdisorders.com. Oregon: Oregon Treatment Center News – RainRock: A Residential Treatment Facility for Women, A Monte Nido Affiliate. Executive Director: Carolyn Costin, LMFT. 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. Carolyn serves as Executive Director of RainRock and The Eating Disorder Center of California and as Clinical Director of the original program, Monte Nido Treatment Center, located in Malibu, California. For additional information on RainRock and The Monte Nido Treatment philosophy, visit their websites at www.rainrock.org or www.montenido.com or call 310-457-9958. Texas: New Treatment Center in Central Texas: Austin Sendero – a Member of CRC Health Group. Austin Sendero, located on 25 acres in the rolling hills of Central Texas, is scheduled to open early 2008. They are currently looking for therapists (PhD, LMFT, LPC, LCSW), dietitians, a chef, RN/LVN/CNA, a part-time psychiatrist and a part-time physician to join our dynamic team of eating disorder professionals. Their unique treatment program will focus on fitness as they help males and females (ages 14 and above) heal from their eating disorder and develop stronger, healthier minds and bodies. If you are interested in learning more about Austin Sendero, contact the Executive Director, Brad Kennington, MA, LMFT, LPC at 512-213-9496 or bkennington@crchealth.com. Virginia: Richmond, VA - Treatment Center News – Remuda Ranch East: Since 1990, Remuda Ranch has treated more than 7,500 women and girls suffering from eating disorders. Now, in order to make their programs more available to other parts of the nation, they are opening a second campus in Virginia in September 2007. Remuda East, located 45 minutes from Richmond, has 48 beds in separate adult, adolescent and children's programs. Patients receive the same Christian-based treatment and specialized therapies as the Remuda Programs in Arizona. For more information, contact Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders at 1-800-445-1900. Support Groups Led by Professionals: For listings of professionally led support groups, follow this link: http://www.edreferral.com/Professional_Support_Groups_and_Workshops.htm Free Support Groups (scan down): Beverly Hills, CA Free Eating Disorder Support Group: This group meets Monday evenings at 7:30pm. For additional information contact Dr. Linda Blakeley at Drlindablakeley@aol.com or call 310-286-9171. For additional listings of Free Support Groups follow this link: http://www.edreferral.com/Support_Groups_for_Eating_Disorders.htm Employment Opportunities: Malibu, CA: Eating Disorder Treatment Program Job Positions Available. Carolyn Costin and the Monte Nido Treatment Center is pleased to announce their new 6-bed residential eating disorder facility, Monte Nido Vista which opened close to their original location. Monte Nido Vista is an important addition to their family of facilities in their continuing efforts to expand services and reduce wait times for clients entering their programs. They are looking for applicants for all positions, at various facilities including; Clinical Director, Asst. Clinical Director, Primary Therapists, Nurses, CNAs and support staff. Send resume to mntc@montenido.com or fax to 310-457-8442. Monte Nido Vista is in a private park-like setting, with multiple inviting gardens for outside private sessions. Please visit www.montenido.com to visit campuses. For further information, contact the administrative office at 310-457-9958. Miami, FL: Oliver-Pyatt Centers Announce New Miami Location: The Oliver-Pyatt Center of Miami is opening in June 2008 and is currently accepting CVs/resumes for various positions, from clinical staff to general office and administrative positions. The Center will offer high quality, comprehensive Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient programs for the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and exercise addiction. A maximum of eight clients in each of their two programs will be supported by a multidisciplinary team. The Center’s 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. They believe that one-to-one therapy is the cornerstone of effective eating disorder treatment. Each client receives a minimum of six individual therapy sessions per week. The highly individualized approach to treatment is provided in an intimate environment with a high staff to client ratio. The Center’s innovative protocols are grounded in a thorough understanding of eating disorders, incorporating state of the art approaches, outcome data, research, and current medical knowledge. They believe that full recovery from eating disorders is possible when the individual is provided with effective treatment. The program is founded by Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, a board certified psychiatrist. Dr. Oliver-Pyatt has created programs which are known for integrating compassionate treatment with scientifically sound, effective protocols. For more information, visit www.oliverpyattcenters.com. If interested in employment, email Vicki Kroviak at vkroviak@oliverpyattcenters.com. Wilmington, NC: Full-time clinical position available at the Chrysalis Center for Counseling and Eating Disorder Treatment in Wilmington, North Carolina. They are looking for an enthusiastic and empathic LPA, LPC, or LCSW with a relational and CBT orientation to join their thriving outpatient practice. Because of their integrated eating disorder treatment program, some specialized training and experience working with this population required. Preference given to candidates with 2 years of post-licensure experience. Position offers competitive pay plus benefits, clinical supervision, full-time administrative support, and ample referrals. Send CV to Dr. Okine at (910) 796-8111 (fax) or kayj@chrysaliscenter-nc.com. For more information, see www.chrysaliscenter-nc.com Research Studies on Eating Disorders: San Diego, CA: UCSD Researchers Seek Males and Females with Anorexia Nervosa: The UCSD researchers are currently seeking adolescents and adults currently suffering from Anorexia Nervosa to participate in one of our three current studies. To qualify for any of the studies one must be at least 15% below ideal body weight and be fearful of weight gain, despite being underweight. Both adults and adolescents between the ages of 14-45 are needed to participate in a taste study and would be compensated for up to $70 for completing the assessments, taste tests and interview. Adults 18 years of age and older are needed to participate in a randomized control trial of the medication Quetiapine, in which they will receive either the study medication or a placebo. Subjects will be compensated up to $360 for completing study related assessments and the medication treatment. In addition, we are offering several months of family therapy treatment for families with adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 at no cost. The adolescents in this study will also be randomly assigned to receive either the medication Fluoxetine or a placebo. For more information, contact UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research Program at 858-366-2525 or email edresearch@ucsd.edu. San Diego, CA: UCSD Researchers Seek Women Recovered From an Eating Disorder: Help UCSD researchers understand what causes eating disorders! We are seeking female participants between 18 and 45 years of age who are recovered from Anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa. By participating in the study, subjects will be assisting physicians and researchers in developing new treatments for these complex and serious disorders. Subjects will be compensated for your participation in this study. For more information contact the UCSD Eating Disorder Research and Treatment Program at 858-366-2525 or email edresearch@ucsd.edu. Massachusetts Research Study - Massachusetts General Hospital Study of Therapy for Bone Loss in Anorexia Nervosa: The Neuroendocrine Unit of Massachusetts General Hospital is conducting research studies on anorexia-induced bone loss. Their screening study is for men and women age 12-50 with anorexia nervosa. They are investigating causes of osteopenia (or bone loss) in the spine, hip, wrist and total body. The study involves one visit of approximately 3 hours. Their treatment study is for women aged 18-45 with anorexia nervosa and absent or irregular menstrual periods. They are investigating the combined use of a natural hormone and a medication that is effective for bone loss in postmenopausal women as a novel treatment for the bone loss seen in women with anorexia nervosa. They hope that the combination of these two investigational medications will help rebuild depleted bone and prevent further bone breakdown in women with anorexia nervosa. The study consists of 6 visits over 12 months. A stipend of up to $675 is awarded throughout the course of the study. If interested, call Erinne Meenaghan, N.P. at 617-724-7393 or email nedresearchstudies@partners.org. Massachusetts: Bulimia Nervosa Study: Free confidential treatment is available to those who are eligible. Do you or someone you know binge eat? Do you or someone you know compensate by vomiting or other extremes? Do you or someone you know have severe moodiness or relationship problems? Researchers are now enrolling participants (ages 18-65) in a free treatment study investigating two active treatments, including education and counseling, for bulimia nervosa. If interested call 617-353-9610 or visit www.bu.edu/anxiety. New York, NY: NIMH-funded, IRB-Approved Study of Adolescents with Bulimia Nervosa (ages 12 - 21 years). This study takes place at NYSPI/Columbia University and compensation is provided for participation ($100). For more information, contact Laura Berner at 212-543-5316. P.I.: Rachel Marsh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Columbia University/ New York State Psychiatric Institute, phone: 212-543-5384, email: marshr@childpsych.columbia.edu. New York, NY: The National Institute of Mental Health is sponsoring a multi-center international study to compare two types of family therapy as well as fluoxetine or placebo (an inactive medication) in the treatment of adolescents with anorexia nervosa. They are looking for families with an adolescent with anorexia nervosa between the ages of 12-18 years. Participation involves completing assessment interviews, questionnaires, and engaging in 16 family therapy sessions over the course of nine months with medication continuing for another six months. The study is being held at the Eating Disorders Research Program, The Westchester Division of New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Contact the Research Coordinator, Samantha Berthod, MA at 914-997-4395. Pittsburgh PA. Seeking Women Recovered from Anorexia or Bulimia Nervosa. Dr. Walter Kaye and his research team at the Eating Disorders Research Program at the University Pittsburgh Medical Center are looking for women who have recovered from anorexia or bulimia nervosa for a research study on brain chemistry in eating disorders. Study participants must be between 18 and 45 years old, medication free (birth control pills acceptable) and not pregnant or nursing. The study involves phone interviews, questionnaires, PET and MRI scans, lab work, physical exam, two visits to Pittsburgh and 8 weeks of fluoxetine (generic form of Prozac). (Note: All expenses incurred during the study, e.g. travel expenses, lab work, physical exam and etc. are paid for by the study.) In addition, eligible participants will be compensated up to $1300 upon completion of the study. For more information, send email to EDResearch@upmc.edu, or Dr. Kathy Plotnicov at plotnicovkh@upmc.edu, or Dr. Sharon Barnes at barnessd@upmc.edu. Interested parties can also call toll-free at 1-866-265-9289 or submit a Contact Form online at www.anbrainimaging.org. Seeking Treating Professionals and Clients: Doctoral research study involving female teens who are being treated for Anorexia Nervosa (AN) in an outpatient setting, including individual therapy or residential treatment. The study is called, “Readiness to Change in Acute Phase Adolescent Anorexia Nervosa.” The aim of the study is to add to the knowledge base to better improve treatment planning for teens with AN and their families Specifically, participation will involve identifying subjects for the study. Each subject must be 14-18 years of age and within three years of onset of AN. They will be within three weeks of starting outpatient therapy. Professionals will be asked to oversee each subject as they complete 4 questionnaires in one sitting. The questionnaires will take approximately 45-50 minutes to complete. Consents from the participating centers will need to be signed. If the center has an IRB, the researcher will need to contact the head of the IRB for their approval before study packets are sent. Data will be collected through the end of April, 2008. Fielding Graduate University is available to answer questions - contact Louise Keeler of the IRB at lkeeler@fielding.edu or phone 805-898-4033. Researcher: Patricia Bertsch McVey, RN, MA, BCIA, PhD Candidate, contact at 530-277-7363 or patlynnb@yahoo.com. Research for Book: Seeking interviews with women over the age of 18 who have undergone elective cosmetic surgery. Confidentiality will be strictly maintained. Please contact Catherine Baker-Pitts at 917-647-0768 or bakercate@aol.com. Books, Resources, Media, Blogs: To purchase books at discounted rates visit http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm. Integrated Treatment of Eating Disorders: Beyond the Body Betrayed by Kathryn J. Zerbe. Given the real challenges most clinicians find in treating eating disorders, it is little wonder that most struggle to know what it will take to help a particular patient. Providing a fully “integrated treatment approach” is a fine moniker, but it is always easier to conceptualize or study a subject in the abstract than to put the recommendations into practice in the here and now. In this book, Kathryn Zerbe, an acknowledged expert in this field, tackles the complex issue of eating disorders to present readers with a comprehensive yet hands-on book that answers these essential questions: How can I apply the insights from new research and years of accumulated clinical wisdom to the person sitting right in front of me today? Will it be enough? Is it possible to help her change direction after years of struggle? Is it possible to help him thrive? Will she survive? The book is divided into three main sections to aid the clinician in formulating and carrying out an integrated treatment plan. The first section describes what transpires during the opening, middle, and termination phases of treatment. This road map helps clinicians gain a sense of where they are and where they might be going next, and provides different strategies for thinking about frequently asked questions such as, “How can I help my patient with this particular area of concern?” and “How might I translate this particular theory or technique into my own setting in a way that is user-friendly?” The second section of the book addresses treatment and recovery through the lens of the developmental life cycle. In each chapter, the biological, cultural, and psychological bedrocks pertinent to the developmental phase under discussion is reviewed with particular application to the clinical situation. The final section of the book addresses some of the “special problems” clinicians face when treating eating disorder patients. The patient’s sexuality often goes unaddressed even though it is a ubiquitous concern. Transference reactions and the inevitable countertransference responses that arise during treatment are also discussed. For more information or to order go to www.norton.com. Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders, Supporting Self-Esteem, Healthy Eating, & Positive Body Image at Home. Authors: Marcia Herrin & Nancy Matsumoto. Here is the first book written by a nutritionist that addresses childhood and teenage eating disorders - with an emphasis on home-based recovery. Herrin focuses on early detection and intervention with effective solutions that begin in the home, at virtually no cost other than a healthy investment of time, effort, and love. This second edition includes new information on family communication, medical consequences, advice for siblings, relapse prevention, food plans, and boys at risk. Unique to this version are four chapters devoted to the Maudsley approach, the highly-successful, parent-assisted method for normalizing eating. Also, the parent of one of the author's anorexic patients contributed a chapter about her family's experiences in recovery using the techniques described in this book. For more information visit http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm and click on the Gurze Banner. Documentary Film - America the Beautiful: America the Beautiful is a powerful film about the impact that the beauty industry has upon our culture. This file examines how the self-image of American women is affected by the beauty industry and how the net effect is that everyone feels worse about themselves! www.americathebeautifuldoc.com. 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