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Want something included in the newsletter? –see the protocol listed at the end of this newsletter. click here Current Research on Eating Disorders: The severity and status of eating disorder NOS: implications for DSM-V. Researchers: Fairburn CG, Cooper Z, Bohn K, O'Connor ME, Doll HA, Palmer RL. Department of Psychiatry, Oxford University, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, UK. "Eating disorder NOS" is the most common eating disorder encountered in outpatient settings yet it has been neglected. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of eating disorder NOS, establish its severity, and determine whether its high relative prevalence might be due to the inclusion of cases closely resembling anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. One hundred and seventy consecutive patients with an eating disorder were assessed using standardised instruments. Operational DSM-IV diagnoses were made and eating disorder NOS cases were compared with bulimia nervosa cases. Diagnostic criteria were then adjusted to determine the impact on the prevalence of eating disorder NOS. Cases of eating disorder NOS comprised 60.0% of the sample. These cases closely resembled the cases of bulimia nervosa in the nature, duration and severity of their psychopathology. Few could be reclassified as cases of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. The findings indicate that eating disorder NOS is common, severe and persistent. Most cases are "mixed" in character and not subthreshold forms of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. It is proposed that in DSM-V the clinical state (or states) currently embraced by the diagnosis eating disorder NOS be reclassified as one or more specific forms of eating disorder. Behav Res Ther. 2007 Aug;45(8):1705-15. Epub 2007 PMID: 17374360. For Professionals - Conferences/Seminars/Online Courses/Study Groups: The Renfrew Center Foundation, the nation's leader in eating disorders training, presents Online Seminars for Healthcare Professionals. Each seminar offers 1 CEU and provides a variety of perspectives, tools and tactics to help treat eating disorders effectively. Cost: $25 per seminar. Space is limited. For more information or to register visit http://renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=98 or contact Loren Heywood at 1-877-367-3383. Dates and locations listed below: January 25:, 2008 Treating Eating Disorders from the Inside Out. Presented by: Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD, Assistant Clinical Director, The Renfrew Center of Florida. February 22, 2008: The Changing Face of Eating Disorders: Eating and Body Image Issues Among African-American Women. Presented by: Gayle Brooks, PhD, Vice President and Clinical Director of The Renfrew Center of Florida.
March 21, 2008: Countertransference in the Psychotherapy of Patients with Eating Disorders
Presented by: Doug Bunnell, PhD, Vice President and Director of Outpatient Clinical Services, The Renfrew Centers.
The Renfrew Center Foundation, the nation’s leader in eating disorders training, presents: 2008 Seminars For Professionals - offering 6 CEUs. Each day-long training seminar addresses 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 topic they will be speaking about. For more information or to register, visit http://renfrew.org/news-events/event.asp?id=107 or contact Debbie Lucker 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: Hartford, CT – March 14; Louisville, KY—March 26; Charleston, WV – March 28; Columbia, SC – April 11; Milwaukee, WI – April 16; Ann Arbor, MI – April 18; Houston, TX – May 2; New York City, NY – May 9; Harrisburg, PA – May 30.
The Self of the Therapist: Exploring the Therapeutic Relationship. Presented by: Doug Bunnell, PhD, Vice President & 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.
Teleseminar Series - The BITE® Practicum: An Applied Mentoring Group for Professionals. This Teleseminar examines the recent advances in psychology and neuroscience research as applied to the treatment of the Overweight Disordered Eating Patient (ODE). This Teleseminar series dovetails the on-line Continuous PsyBC Seminar, Mind Body Integration of the Self in Treating Weight Regulation: The Hollow Victory of Weight Loss. Website: www.PsyBC.com. Dates: January 14-March 3, 2008, Mondays, 1:00-2:15 EST. Register at www.FranWeiss.com. Uniondale, NY: National Eating Disorders Association-Long Island (NEDA-LI) Out on the Limb Series Case Discussion Workshop. When All Else Fails: New and Innovative Treatment Approaches to Eating Disorders. Facilitators: Vicki Paley, LCSW, BCD, Clinical Director-Nassau Co-Eating Disorder Associates and Agnes Wohl, LCSW, BCD. Practitioners working with eating disordered patients will inevitably encounter barriers, intractable issues and personal reactions that may create an impasse in treatment. Skill enhancement and collaboration techniques will allow you to better manage eating disorder cases. Contact hours for professionals. Date: Friday, February 8, 2008 at 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Seats are limited and advanced registration is suggested. For more information call NEDA-LI at 516-794-0415 or visit www.neda-li.org. 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 you to better manage eating disorder cases. Contact hours for professionals. Continental breakfast included. Location: 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Uniondale, NY from 9:30am-12:00pm (registration: 9:00am). Dates: February 8, 2008 and 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. Orlando, FL: IAEDP Symposium 2008 from April 3-6, 2008. It Takes Two to Tango: The Dance between Therapist and Patient. For more information visit
http://www.iaedp.com/overview%209%20Symposium%202008.htm. 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. Workshops, Webclasses and Telecourses for the Community: For New Yorkers: The Body Image Transformation Experience B.I.T.E.® NEW 2008 WINTER SPRING WORKSHOP SERIES. Two interconnected Workshops - Prerequisite for entry into the workshops is a 1 hour Consultation. Workshop I: January 8-March 11, 2008. Owning My Body My Self "Why Can't I Just Do It?" Tuesdays: 7:30pm-9:00pm. (Registration deadline: January 4, 2008) Explores participants' eating experiences, self-perception, and resistance to change. Workshop II: March 18-May 20, 2008. Transforming My Body My Self. (Registration deadline: January 3, 2008) Tuesdays: 7:30-9:30pm. Special guest collaborator: Dance Movement Therapist, Suzi Tortora Ed.D., ADTR, CMA, LCAT, LMHC, who combines innovative group therapy techniques with body-oriented therapy. Mentoring Group: Available to those who have completed the full program of B.I.T.E.®. This group provides guidance and mentorship to extend the initial successes of participants in the mind body integration and healthy weight regulation. For registration go to www.FranWeiss.com/workshops or call 212-362-6019. Turn Unwanted Weight and Cravings into a Body and Lifestyle that works for you, The Light Living Way. The Light Living Program is an Integrative Approach to health and Weight based on 25 years experience in the healthcare field. They specialize in using natural amino acid therapy for compulsive eating/bulimia/eating disorders. There is no dieting or deprivation. The nutrition program is customized for your unique body type and biochemistry. They offer Biofeedback Therapy, including Heartmath (TM) and specialize in Stress Management for emotional eating. A National Distance Learning and Home Study course is also available with 12 module manual/5 CD's. Sessions are offered for individuals/groups in person and on the phone. Webcourses and Teleclasses are available. Learn about the latest Preventive Health Care Lab Tests on the web site. The Light Living Way specializes in identifying food allergies, hormonal and neurotransmitter imbalances, yeast overgrowth and fatty acid deficiency. The staff includes functional medical doctors, exercise physiologists and psychotherapists. The Light Living Way also offers Metabolic syndrome, pre diabetes, diabetes, and high cholesterol management programs. Call 650-856-3151 for a complimentary introductory consult in person or on the phone. Visit The Light Living Program at www.lightlivingprogram.com or email christine@lightlivingprogram.com. Advocacy and Community Events: Dove Campaign for Self-Esteem: See two powerful videos by the Dove campaign by clicking here and here. 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. San Diego, CA - Free Community Forum on Eating Disorders: Puente de Vida Treatment Center invites you to "save the date in 08" for their upcoming fourth and fifth community forums. On February 8th, Richard Levine, M.D. from Penn State Children's Hospital, Chief of Adolescent Medicine and Eating Disorders will present on eating disorders in Adolescents and in April, Edward Tyson, M.D. is "back by popular demand" for what will be another engaging and interactive presentation. For further information call Carol Schaefer at 877-995-4337. They are also looking for volunteers to help launch their monthly Hope and Inspiration Speakers Meeting. They are looking for individuals to share their message of recovery as well as eating disorder professionals to participate in a supportive role. If interested contact Natalie Acord at 877-995-4337. 2008 National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) - February 24 – March 1, 2008. For more information visit http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org. 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. 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. 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: Charlotte, NC - Treatment Center News - New Treatment Facility: The Renfrew Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. Programs and services include: Day Treatment; Intensive Outpatient; Group Therapy; Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy; Nutrition Therapy; Psychiatric Consultation. Please call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com for more information on the Charlotte location. 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. South 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. Tennessee: Nashville, TN - Treatment Center News - New Treatment Facility: The Renfrew Center is pleased to announce the opening of a new facility in Nashville, Tennessee. Programs and services include: Day Treatment; Intensive Outpatient; Group Therapy; Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy; Nutrition Therapy; Psychiatric Consultation. Please call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com for more information on the Nashville location. 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 childrens' programs. Patients receive the same Christian-based treatment and specialized therapies as the Remuda Programs in Arizona. In fact, several key Remuda staff members relocated to Virginia to ensure program consistency. In August, they will begin to reserve patient beds for September admit dates for Remuda East. Whether your client chooses treatment in Arizona or Virginia, she will receive the highest level of care you have come to expect from Remuda. For more information, contact Remuda Programs for Eating Disorders at 1-800-445-1900. Wisconsin: Rogers Memorial Hospital, a nationally recognized leader in eating disorders treatment, is growing! The nonprofit hospital’s Eating Disorder Center expansion broadens their nationally recognized eating disorders facility and features evidence-based treatment for adults with co-occurring anxiety disorders. The expansion decreases waitlists, improves patient privacy and provides treatment in an intimate, home-like setting. Highlights include: individualized care from several psychiatrists; an experienced multidisciplinary treatment team; a comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment plan; emphasis on patient and family education; a comprehensive case management/coordination of continuing care; and access to on-site experts for additional clinical consultations. Rogers Memorial has separate programs for males, females, adolescents, and individuals with co-occurring anxiety disorders. The primary goals of treatment are to achieve nutritional stability, to identify and correct errors in thinking (such as body image distortions and perfectionism), and to address other obstacles to maintaining recovery. Inpatient, partial hospitalization, and residential treatment services are available, meaning the level of care can be adjusted dynamically without major relocation. Treatment components include: family, group and individual therapy; experiential therapy; substance abuse counseling; consulting psychologists; spiritual counseling; one-to-one support; a family and friends program; community outings and therapeutic passes. Rogers Memorial Hospital-Delafield will open soon and is now accepting referrals. Early intervention is the key to improving the quality of your patients’ lives. Call Leah Schwechel at 800-767-4411 ext. 310 or visit www.rogerseatingdisorders.org. Support Groups Led by Professionals: Oakland and San Francisco, CA Support Groups: New group forming in Oakland and two openings in an on-going eating disorder group in San Francisco. These groups combine cognitive-behavioral techniques, experiential exercises and interpersonal work. Participants will gain: relief from constant food/body obsession, support from others, and effective ways to deal with an internal critic. The facilitator, Alison McCabe, MFT, licensed for 13 years, specializes in eating disorder treatment, anxiety disorders and depression. For more information or to schedule an initial interview, contact Ms. McCabe at 510-273-9969 or email alisonmccabe@sbcglobal.net. For additional listings of professionally led support groups, follow this link: http://www.edreferral.com/Professional_Support_Groups_and_Workshops.htm Free Support Groups (scan down): ANAD of Northern NJ: A morning of support and information for individuals seeking recovery from an eating disorder, and for their family members and friends. The multi-family support groups meet on the 1st Saturday of every month (2nd Saturday for major holiday weekends) 9:30 – 11:00 AM, on-site registration begins at 9:15. Held at the Saint Barnabas Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, across from the Livingston Mall. Facilitated by professional and recovered leaders; adolescents are welcome. For more information contact Barbara Reese, LCSW at 973-783-2292, mailbox #3 or go to www.ANAD.org. Groups are free and open to the public; donations are accepted for the advocacy work of ANAD. Volunteer positions available. For additional listings of Free Support Groups follow this link: http://www.edreferral.com/Support_Groups_for_Eating_Disorders.htm Employment Opportunities: Tucson, AZ: Chief Physician for the Eating Disorders and Integrative Therapies Program at Sierra Tucson. Sierra Tucson an exceptional treatment center located in Tucson, AZ is hiring for the position of Chief of the Eating Disorders Program and Integrated Therapies. This position is responsible for supervising the medical care delivered to patients within the Eating Disorders Program and its associated therapies and will assist in the marketing in outreach efforts for the program. Qualifications include: A Doctorate of Medicine or Osteopathy, board certified/eligible in a primary care specialty, current (or eligible for) medical licensure in the state of AZ, experience in eating disorders management, knowledge of complementary therapies and in administration of medical practices. Additionally candidates will possess skills in the following areas: communication, management , medical and/or psychiatric, diagnosis, public speaking and team work. Competitive salary and benefits package. Psychiatrists encouraged to apply. Send cover letter and resume to Amy Cisneros at txcoordination@aol.com. Princeton, NJ: Two job openings available at the University Medical Center at Princeton. Eating Disorder Therapist and Dietary Tech. University Medical Center at Princeton provides a team with valuable experience and support as well as the resources and
education to help you achieve your goals.
Eating Disorder Therapist: Master's Degree in social sciences with New Jersey licensure
Dietary Tech: Associate's degree in dietetics or nutrition science Experience treating eating disorders within an inpatient setting is preferred for both positions. UMC offers excellent benefits and a team-oriented work environment.
Join in their growth! If interested, apply online at www.princetonhcs.org, or email resume to
esaunders@princetonhcs.org, or fax to 609-279-9114. EOE. Logan, UT: Avalon Hills Residential Eating Disorders Program is looking for full-time and part-time Registered Dietitians. Must have degree in Dietetics from an ADA accredited school; RD eligible welcome to apply. Some experience working with eating disorders preferred. Great working environment, flexible schedule options, competitive-plus benefits and pay offered ($34K-$47K DOE). If interested email resume to shanna@avalonhills.org, fax resume to 435-755-0439 attn: Shanna Hales or mail to 146 E. 100 N. Logan, UT 84321. Closing date: 1-24-08. Seeking Clinical Therapist for Residential Eating Disorders Treatment Facility near Logan, UT. The qualified applicant will possess a PhD, PsyD, MFT or MSW and be Utah license eligible 6-12 months after hire. This position requires excellent skills in conducting individual, group and family therapies and an ability to work collaboratively in a team approach setting. Must be a dependable self-starter and willing to effectively contribute to goals of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Must have strong therapeutic skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. Their treatment philosophy is guided by Proschaska’s model of change and evidence-based approaches to include DBT and CBT and ACT. In addition, they offer a unique combination of expressive therapies and animal-assisted therapies. Experience working with ED populations is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual. Located in the Rocky Mountains of Northern Utah, 1 ½ hours north of Salt Lake City, beautiful Cache Valley offers breathtaking surroundings and a variety of outdoor and recreational activities. Their commitment to effective therapy and outcome guides our treatment of adolescents and adults with disordered eating. Qualified individuals may send CV and cover letter to shanna@avalonhills.org or visit website www.avalonhills.org. Salary is commensurate with experience in individual discipline (Master’s level range $35,000-$55,000; Doctoral level range $50,000-$80,000); extremely competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Qualified individuals may send CV and cover letter to shanna@avalonhills.org. Research Studies on Eating Disorders: The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is set to conduct a new long-term study of anorexia nervosa in 240 teens, ages 12 to 18. Researchers plan to start recruiting subjects on May 1 and will follow subjects for a four-year period. Six research facilities in the United States and Canada will work together with the NIMH on the new study, which will focus on early-intervention treatments. Experts believe that a combination of factors leads to anorexia. American society's worship of ultra-thinness places immense pressure on women - and on men. Research has found that a woman with an anorexic mother or sister is more likely to become anorexic herself. Also, parents who are highly focused on appearance, frequently go on diets, or make negative comments about their children's bodies, are more likely to have a child who develops anorexia. Other factors which may lead to anorexia include trauma, a perfectionistic personality, and a genetic predisposition to the disorder. Getting help early on is crucial to effective treatment. Source: http://health.msn.com/centers/mentalhealth/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100159790. San Diego, CA - UCSD Researchers Seek Women Recovered from Eating Disorders: This study is being done at UCSD to determine if the brain can tell the difference in caloric content of food even if subjects cannot consciously tell. Women ages of 18-45, who are right-handed and are recovered from anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa are eligible. This study involves the completion of interviews, questionnaires, a taste test and an fMRI scan. The total time commitment for this study is approximately 6-8 hours, which will be spread out over several weeks. The compensation for completion of this study and all related materials is $150. 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 Men and Women Suffering From Anorexia Nervosa: This study is being done at UCSD to determine whether the medication Quetiapine helps people suffering from anorexia nervosa by reducing core eating disorder symptoms, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression and obsessionality, in addition to increasing BMI. Men and women between the ages of 18-65 and currently suffering from anorexia nervosa are needed. This study involves the completion of interviews, questionnaires, lab work and medication management. The total time commitment for this study is approximately 18 hours, which will be spread out over 8-10 weeks. The compensation for completion of this study and all related materials is $360. For more information, contact UCSD Eating Disorder Treatment and Research 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 Rachel Marsh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology, Columbia University/NYSPI, at 212-543-5384 or email marshr@childpsych.columbia.edu. Inspirational: GODDESS CARDS - "Because Every Woman is a Goddess!" GODDESS CARDS is a greeting card company whose cards are celebrations of Real Women. Every card tells a story, and carries a loving, inspirational, or fun message. Images are lush, rich in curves, color and feminine diversity. Every card tells a woman “You Are GORGEOUS - Just as you are!” For more information visit www.goddesscards.com call 604-925-4139, fax 604-925-4169, or email the designer Anne Baird at anne@goddesscards.com.
Books, Resources and Media:
To purchase books at discounted rates go to http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm. Unlocking the Mysteries of Eating Disorders by David B. Herzog, Debra L. Franko and Patti Cable. This book provides the answers you need to help your child survive an eating disorder. Throughout the book, stories of parents and children will help you understand the process and give you hope as you travel the road to health with your son or daughter. Written by experts in the field, Unlocking the Mysteries of Eating Disorders, will guide you through this difficult situation and empower you and your family to make the right decisions. Learn how to: spot the warning signs of an eating disorder; find the treatment options that are right for your child; support your son or daughter through recovery; and prevent relapses. For more information go to http://www.edreferral.com/books.htm. Beating Eating Disorders Step by Step A Self-Help Guide for Recovery by Anna Paterson. People living with eating disorders find it hard to take the step of choosing recovery, often because the disorder has developed as a way of 'coping' with problems or stresses in the their life. This book is a practical workbook written by someone who has lived with eating disorder, it provides advice and strategies to aid understanding and to help the reader to gain control of their illness. Anna Paterson leads the reader through easy-to-use therapeutic exercises, such as describing the pros and cons of an illness, writing a farewell letter to it, and using role-reversal scenarios to get a new perspective on their attitude to eating. She emphasizes the importance of taking things at your own pace. For more information visit www.jkp.com, please mention EDReferral.com. Marketing Ideas: Need More Clients? Consider opening a second office. Look for a location where there are not many professionals treating eating disorders. Then partner with a busy therapist (who will cross-refer with you) who can rent out their office on an hourly basis. Next, contact EDReferral and sign up for a complete second listing (at a reduced rate). Once your hours pick up, you can get your own office! Web Site Promotion: If you have a web site, make sure you have a link to www.edreferral.com and make sure we have a link to your site on your profile. The search engines look for cross-links to popular sites such as EDReferral when determining what order to place each listing in their directory.
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