EDC LOBBY DAY, SEPTEMBER 29-30, 2010
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The Eating Disorders Coalition is hosting its second Lobby Day of 2010 and we will be honoring Congressman Kennedy at a free reception on September 29th and 30th. We would love if you could come join us as we Lobby the Hill in support of the FREED Act. Below you will find a link to registration and the Lobby Day Schedule.
Wednesday, September 29th
Basic Training
Basic Training is required for all first-time advocates. You will learn what lobbying is, how to do it effectively, and the role of advocates in creating sound public policy. If you have participated in a previous EDC Lobby Day, this session is optional.
We invite you to our EDC Reception honoring Congressman Kennedy after EDC Lobby Day Basic Training. There is no fee to attend the reception but please register all guests who plan to attend.
Reception Honoring Congressman Kennedy
Thursday, September 30th
Message Training is REQUIRED for everyone joining us at EDC Lobby Day. We will review talking points for the day and our overall message with other EDC Lobby Day team members. A light breakfast will be served prior to Message Training.
EDC Lobby Day
Congressional Briefing
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThis month, RayKo Photo Center, in San Francisco, will be featuring images from the Fritz Liedtke Skeleton in the Closet series in their show Por(trait) Revealed.
The artist, Fritz Liedtke will be there for the opening on July 28, so if you are in the Bay Area, please join him.
(Por)trait Revealed:
A juried exhibition of portrait photography
Reception: Wednesday, July 28th, 6-8p
Show Dates: July 28 - Sept 10
Featured artists: Mark Menjivar & Fritz Liedtke
RayKo Photo Center presents the final selections from an open call for photographic work exploring the genre of portraiture and varying characteristics of us humans.
Fritz Liedtke’s Skeleton in the Closet is a series of intimate portraits and stories of those who struggle with eating disorders. In a society saturated with shallow, narrow definitions of beauty, anorexia and bulimia are an increasingly prevalent trend. Movie stars, magazine ads, fad diets, internet pornography, fashion models, MTV…the pressure to look thin and attractive is an oppressive force that is difficult to resist. Everyone wants to be an American Idol. But obsession with appearance is not the only motivation for restrictive eating. Dancers, gymnasts, wrestlers, models, and others, find themselves in unhealthy eating patterns in order to stay competitive. Ultimately, the disorder is really a means for controlling one part of a person’s world–-a world which may, in the end, be destroyed by the disorder itself.
You can also read more about the Skeleton in the Closet exhibit and about artistic expression and eating disorders here.
Please contact Eating Disorder Hope here if you would like to submit material to be published on the Artistic Expression and Eating Disorders page of our website.
Check out Jenni Schaefer's inspiring new video. Reminding us all that full recovery is possible, worth the work to attain, and deserved by all ED sufferers!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eating-Disorder-Hope/83317933683?ref=sgm#!/video/video.php?v=450292110309
WOMEN in their 30s, 40s and even older are the new breed of anorexia nervosa sufferers, with a study showing that the disease is not only a condition of the young.
Stephen Touyz, professor of clinical psychology at the University of Sydney, conducted the first study of its kind in the world, examining women from Sydney and London who have had the disease for seven years or longer...finish article @ http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/adult-anorexia-the-forgotten-tragedy-of-lives-lost-to-illness-20100717-10f5j.html
Learn more about anorexia @ http://eatingdisorderhope.com/resources-anorexia.html
Julie Lesser, MD
Eating Disorders Institute
Ah, the middle school years. For most kids, this is a time for hanging out with friends, exploring new boundaries and becoming a full-fledged teen. But what happens when this period of development is hampered by an uncontrollable fear of gaining weight?
"Eating disorders may take a significant toll at any age, but they're especially dangerous for children ages 13 and younger," says Julie Lesser, MD, Methodist Hospital Eating Disorders Institute. "Changes in diet may impact health more rapidly in children than in adults. Not only are they still growing, but children require adequate fuel to be active, especially if they are participating in organized sports. If they develop an eating disorder, they may become malnourished very quickly." ...finish article
By Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD
Founder, Oliver-Pyatt Centers
Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Nevada
www.oliverpyattcenters.com
Puberty is a tumultuous time in a child's life: the first giant step into the unknown world of adulthood, with its excitement and fears. And no area of puberty and adolescence is more fraught with both promise and worry than a child's changing body image.
Suddenly, after growing slowly and steadily for years, a child approaching puberty rapidly begins to shoot up and round out. In addition, sexual characteristics make their appearance, as hormones trigger breast development, pubic hair growth, and a host of other changes including that hallmark of the teenage years: radical mood swings.
To help your teenager through this exhilarating but also frightening time, it's important to begin by understanding normal pubertal changes.
As children's bodies undergo these changes, they also develop a new image of their own sexuality and attractiveness. In addition, as they add weight and round out, their casual relationship with food and eating becomes more complex.
Children who navigate these changes successfully can mature into confident, healthy individuals who value their own bodies and are in control of their eating. Those who fall prey to societal pressures or destructive dieting during their teen years, however, are targets for eating disorders or lifelong obesity. That's why parents need play an active role in understanding their children's changing bodies and feelings during puberty and adolescence, and promoting a positive body image and a healthy relationship with food and eating...finish reading article
Remuda Ranch provides holistic inpatient treatment for women, adolescents and children struggling with anorexia, bulimia and related issues. By using the highly effective Remuda Model of treatment and 20 years of an established treatment regimen of best practices,this intensive program is designed to eliminate eating disordered behaviors, regain patient health, and get every individual on the road to recovery.
About the Eating Disorder Hope Specialist Library:
The new Eating Disorder Specialist Library features detailed overviews and pictures of eating disorder treatment centers and providers. Simplify your search for specialized treatment today! Many eating disorder sufferers and families find that reviewing the online ‘virtual brochures’ offered in the Eating Disorder Specialist Library greatly simplifies their search for treatment.
The Eating Disorder Specialist Library puts you in touch with some of the best treatment centers and providers for those suffering from anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorder and/or co-occurring issues like addiction, anxiety and depression.
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 of eating disorder treatment is key to successful recovery. Begin your search here...
Monday July 12 2010
CHILDREN as young as nine are showing symptoms of anorexia.
Professor James Lock, from Stanford University in California, who was in Ireland to address health professionals at a conference, said that the average onset of anorexia is aged 12 to 15, but children as young as nine are being seen in the US.
He said: "The mean age seems to be going down for the onset of eating disorders."
Finish article: http://www.herald.ie/lifestyle/health-beauty/children-as-young-as-9-now-anorexic-2255280.html
By Susan Kleinman, MA, ADTR, NCC
Body image is the picture in our mind's eye of how we look to ourselves. It reflects our beliefs about how we think others perceive us and captures how we experience the feeling of "living" in our bodies. Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CED
Everyone has a body-image and it develops from the moment of our birth, and it continues as we experience life and incorporate the messages of our personal and more global culture. Although we may strive to balance an inner image that is more positive than negative, we are all susceptible to finding fault with ourselves.
By feeding ourselves a steady diet of self-criticism, however, we pave the way for a deprecating self to take control. Sticking to us like glue, this negativity has an impact on our inner-self, and we often feel very small, diminished and even shamed. In a sense, we become "centered" in these thoughts, causing all of our decisions and actions to take form from our distorted perspective. This imbalance has the power to paralyze us and usually does when we let it roam freely in our minds. According to Oliver Wendell Holmes, "The greatest thing in this world is not so much where we are standing, as in what direction we are moving". Consequently, when our distortions beckon our low self-esteem, it becomes necessary to challenge them in order to regain a more balanced perspective. It is also essential to examine what underlies these thoughts, so we can consciously decide to what degree we will allow their influence to threaten our functional mobility...finish body image article
By Kimberly Dennis, M.D.
Medical Director of Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center
It happens each year. As the weather gets warmer, we are invited to pool parties and trips to the beach. Our clothing is thinner and less substantial. We may have to wear a bathing suit or fit into that dress for a special occasion, such as a wedding. This increase in exposure can exacerbate negative body perceptions and increase feelings of inadequacy for many people.
It’s no wonder that eating disorders may surface or worsen during this time of the year. Many people begin spring and summer thinking they need to lose a few pounds to look good on the beach or in the chapel. Some people try crash diets, rigorous exercise regimens, or less commonly, a cycle of binging and purging. Positive reinforcement of weight loss by peers could cause a person to feel like he or she must maintain that type of body to feel good about him or herself. This can trigger or reinforce eating disorder behavior...finish article
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| EVENTS CALENDAR... July 7, 2010 Jenni Schaefer, McGraw-Hill popular best-selling author of “Life Without Ed” and “Goodbye Ed, Hello Me”, presenting a FREE teleconference., at 8pm central time. All are welcome to attend. RSVP’s are required. To Register: Send an email with “RSVP for Jenni” to mc@mentorconnect-ed.org RSVP Deadline: July 7th, 2010 at noon July 23, 2010 Workshop for Professionals. An Inside Look: Working with the Resistant Eating Disorder Patient and the Pharmacological Treatments for Addictive Disorders Bethesda, MD co-hosted by Oliver-Pyatt Centers and Promises Treatment Centers, with presentations from Dr. Wendy Oliver-Pyatt and Dr. David Sack. Eating disorders and addictive disorders often go hand in hand. This workshop will provide information and guidance on state of the art treatments as well as information on the identification of co-occurring psychiatric disorders. Topics include treatment resistance, FDA approved treatments for drug and alcohol dependency, and a review of novel treatments currently in development. This workshop will equip professionals with the most current approaches on the treatment of these disorders from a medical, psychological, and pharmacological perspective. 4 CEC's. For more information or to register, visit http://workshops.promises.com, or call 866-825-1104. August 13-14, 2010 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Eating Disorders Conference Marriott City Center, Denver, Colorado The conference will focus on clinical advancements in the treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and EDNOS, as well as innovative strategies for addressing the complexities of these disorders. Following is a brief sampling of sessions and speakers: 1. Key Ingredients for Creating a Center of Excellence: A Primer for Building a Successful Program Kenneth L. Weiner, MD, CEDS 2. Escaping the Wilderness: Recovery from Anorexia Emmett R. Bishop, Jr., MD, CEDS 3. Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Philip Mehler, MD, FACP, CEDS 4.The Willing and Able: Understanding the Adolescent Brain in the Treatment of Eating Disorders Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAM, FAED, CEDS 5.New Models of Family Therapy in the Treatment of Eating Disorders Craig Johnson, PhD, FAED, CEDS 6. The Mindful Therapist Carolyn Costin, MA, Med, MFT, CEDS To receive a brochure or to register for the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Eating Disorders Conference, visit www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com or contact Sarah Gilstrap, Marketing and Intake Coordinator, at (877) 218-1344 or (720) 258-4008 or email sgilstrap@EatingRecoveryCenter.com. September 2-3, 2010 If not dieting® Health Professional 2-day Training Program The Treacy Conference Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville, Melbourne, Australia. Email: louise@ifnotdieting.com.au Phone: 03 9482 2106 PDF Flyer can be downloaded from calendar/events page link below September 23, 2010 A Full-day Training Seminar for Professionals on Eating Disorders, and Trauma. Becoming an Embodied Therapist: Accessing the Language of the Body in Treatment Brooklyn, NY This all day seminar offers the opportunity for professionals to learn how to discover and trust their innate ability to "attend" empathically, respond authentically, and translate non-verbal experiences into cognitive insights. This seminar is being sponsored by the American Dance Therapy Association as part of their 45th Annual Conference, Creating the Mind-Body Mosaic: Theory, Research and Practice in Dance/Movement Therapy. The ADTA ( Provider #5739) is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors ( NBCC) and will offer six continuing education hours for attendance at this seminar. For more information, please contact The American Dance therapy Association: 410/997-4040, Email Gloria@ADTA.org or The Renfrew Center of Florida: Susan kleinman: 954/698-9222, ext 2087 or Email Skdmt2@bellsouth.net. September 25, 2010 Eating Disorders: State of The Art Treatment The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt’s Annual Professional Symposium This one-day intensive training program offers attendees a rare opportunity to hear from six of the nation's leading authorities on eating disorder treatment in a single day. Offering 7 CMEs/CEUs. Featured Presenters: Kathryn Zerbe, M.D., Kelly Vitousek, Ph.D., Scott Crow, M.D., Daniel Le Grange, Ph.D., Marcia Herrin, Ed.D., MPH, RD, and James Lock, M.D., Ph.D., 7:00am-5:00pm, continental breakfast and catered lunch included Location: The Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore, Maryland. Now accepting registrations! Download the Program Schedule for complete event details including payment and registration information. You may also visit www.eatingdisorder.org for more information. Please contact (410) 938-4593 with any questions. View entire calendar through May, 2011 Read full newsletter at: http://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/resources-newsletter.html |
Ever wonder what the typical steps for eating disorder treatment are? Wonder how to know if a treatment center is well regarded? Not sure what level of care to recommend to a loved one or for yourself?
Research tells us that eating disorder treatment by a team of professionals, specialized in the field, is the best course of action to take when eating disorder recovery is needed. This can be supplemented with many outstanding self help resources to further strengthen and inspire recovery. Here is a quick overview of what treatment is and how it works:
Outpatient
Eating disorder treatment can be provided on an outpatient basis by a team of a therapist, nutritionist, physician and if needed, psychiatrist or cardiologist.
Typically, an individual struggling with an eating disorder will attend appointments one to two times a week with both the therapist and the nutritionist. Often, the physician, psychiatrist and/or cardiologist may require multiple appointments too, in an effort to monitor the health of the individual.
Duration of outpatient treatment can vary from three months to seven years or longer. In most cases, a long term treatment plan is needed and it is not unusual to spend five to seven years in counseling in order to recover from an eating disorder.
Intensive Outpatient
The next step up in treatment from an outpatient team approach is intensive outpatient. This often occurs at a hospital or treatment facility where the individual struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or compulsive overeating attends a treatment clinic two or three times a week, and gains access to all the services in one location. These services generally include counseling, nutritional therapy, group counseling and more.
Inpatient or Residential Treatment
If the two prior methods of eating disorder treatment are ineffective, then residential or inpatient treatment is recommended. This generally involves a stay at a hospital or treatment center for 30 to 90 days.
These treatment centers often operate holistically and have staff and services to address the multiple needs of their patients. Art therapy, equine therapy, group counseling, individual therapy, nutrition counseling and more are typical fare at treatment centers.
Accreditation
The Joint Commission Accreditation Health Organization (JCAHO) awards certification to those treatment centers who apply for and gain accreditation. This is an arduous process that requires adherence to strict policies and procedures. The JCAHO mission is to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value JCAHO stands for.
Many consider JCAHO accreditation to be a bench mark for excellent and quality care.
Aftercare
Aftercare is very important to the ongoing recovery work of an individual released from inpatient, residential or intensive out patient treatment. It involves have a therapist and nutritionist to meet with regularly, in order to monitor behaviors and work through issues as the individual adapts back to their normal life outside of treatment.
In addition to the treatment team, it is often recommended that an individual develop an aftercare plan that also includes group support in the community. There are many organizations that provide free groups to help eating disorder sufferers stay on the road to recovery and/or recover from relapse. A few excellent organizations worth checking out are Eating Disorders Anonymous, Mentor Connect, and Overeaters Anonymous.
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