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A Heavy Burden: Raising Healthy Families in our Weight Obsessed Culture
Deborah Russo, PsyD, Dena Cabrera, PsyD, & Amy Spahr, LCSW @ Remuda Ranch Treatment ProgramsStudies confirm the powerful influence our consumer culture has on imprinting norms of behavior. Family dynamics, biology, technology, and our powerful media culture contribute to shaping families. How do we help parents, caregivers and other leaders navigate the winds influencing our youth culture especially as it relates to weight related and body image issues? This article highlights the factors that shape beliefs and attitudes toward our bodies. It will offer ten ways to help families develop resilience and build protective factors encouraging positive and confident relationships with body and weight...Read More
Eating Disorders: No Longer Just for Young Females
Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment CenterFor decades, the topic of eating disorders conjured an immediate stereotype. The individual was female, beautiful, a high achiever, affluent, often the first-born, and above all, young. She might be the high school prom queen, or the college cheerleader, but never was she a middle-aged mother of three. Indeed, the very idea that a woman in midlife could suffer from anorexia or bulimia was nearly unimaginable.
We now know that eating disorders occur across the lifespan. Experts in the field report that in the past 10 years they are treating an increasing number of women in their 30s, 40s and 50s who are starving themselves, abusing laxatives, binging and purging, exercising to dangerous extremes and self harming. In other words, they are engaging in all the behaviors traditionally viewed as exclusive to the younger generation...Read More
Treatment Centers
A leader in eating disorder treatment, Timberline Knolls provides real and lasting help for anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders. Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center has helped hundreds of women and their families achieve long-term recovery, including many who have suffered repeated relapses because of previously unidentified or under-addressed co-occurring disorders.
Timberline Knolls recognizes that each woman has a unique story, and we are committed to helping her harness her own distinctive strengths. Our expert treatment staff forms a collaborative partnership with the resident, her loved ones and outpatient treatment providers. Together, we craft an individualized eating disorder treatment plan for each woman so she may develop the skills she will need to experience the joys of lifelong recovery.
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GENEROUS PARTNERING PLATINUM SPONSOR OF EATING DISORDER HOPE ~ MAKING OUR WORK POSSIBLE!
Remuda Ranch offers inpatient and residential programs for women and girls with anorexia, bulimia, OCD and related issues. Treatment takes place in peaceful ranch-like settings in Arizona. Separate, age-appropriate programs ensure that patients are surrounded by their peers and receive treatment from professionals specializing in that specific age group.
Remuda Ranch also offers a Binge Eating Disorder Program. This residential program is designed to help women and girls struggling with obesity, compulsive overeating and binge eating disorder. And for those whose eating disorder symptoms are less acute, the Remuda Life Program offers residential treatment. The time spent in this program, with individual and group therapy, often proves exactly what women and girls need to commit to recovery. Since 1990, more than 10,000 individuals have trusted their care to Remuda Ranch. For additional information, please call 1-800-445-1900 today.
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GENEROUS PLATINUM SPONSOR OF EATING DISORDER HOPE ~ MAKING OUR WORK POSSIBLE!
Rogers Memorial Hospital has treated thousands of patients and families affected by eating disorders. The staff of over 70 professionals, approach each patient, family, and referring outpatient treatment team with dignity and respect, and invite them to be contributors to the treatment plan. Rogers Memorial is a specialty not-for-profit hospital that has contracts with most major insurance providers in order to provide the best treatment options to the most people. In January 2009, Rogers opened a specialized inpatient eating disorder program for children and adolescents, ages 8 and up. Call Rogers Memorial outreach staff today at 1-800-767-4411 ext. 1310. to learn more or to schedule a tour.
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GENEROUS PLATINUM SPONSOR OF EATING DISORDER HOPE ~ MAKING OUR WORK POSSIBLE!
The Oliver-Pyatt Centers' programs are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, addressing the core issues driving the eating disorder while providing the tools needed to live a meaningful life, free from food and weight preoccupation. We believe that one-to-one therapy is the cornerstone of effective eating disorder treatment, and it is the primary reason to choose the Oliver-Pyatt Centers. Each client receives a minimum of six individual therapy sessions per week. Our comprehensive, naturalistic, and highly individualized approach to treatment is provided in an intimate environment with a high staff to client ratio. We have a maximum of ten clients in each of our programs. Our innovative protocols are grounded in a thorough understanding of eating disorders, incorporating state of the art approaches, outcome data, research, and current medical knowledge, all with the support of our compassionate multi-disciplinary treatment team.
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Nestled in the quiet town of Redlands, California, Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center stands alone in its community as having the only Joint Commission accredited hospital-based outpatient eating disorder program. For almost ten years we have been providing treatment for adolescents and adults struggling with anorexia and bulimia and offer a safe and hopeful environment in which the individual can explore and examine the issues that contribute to their eating disorder. Our multidisciplinary team of experts helps individuals begin the healing process by addressing all aspects of the mind, body, and spirit using leading edge treatment. An individualized treatment plan is developed based on the needs and level of care unique to every patient that includes in part, dialectical and cognitive behavioral therapy, coping skills, nutrition education and monitoring, structured meals, spiritual care, as well as individual, group, and family therapy. For information about our programs and services,visit us at:www.llubmc.org.
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The EATING DISORDER TREATMENT PROGRAM at SeaSide Palm Beach specializes in helping individuals who suffer from a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders, which is when an individual suffers simultaneously from both a psychiatric disorder (like an eating disorder) as well as a substance abuse problem (like alcohol abuse or drug abuse). Most people are very surprised to learn that eating disorders have little to do with food. Especially when one considers that many people who suffer from eating disorders actually have an unhealthy obsession with food. In the majority of cases, eating disorders have more to do with a lack of emotional well-being resulting from their inability to identify and communicate their own needs and wants effectively to others. To find out more please call us 24/7 toll-free at (888) 432-2467 today for help!
The CEDRIC Centre's sole purpose is to show you how to quickly and simply step free of the food and body image power struggle, forever. CEDRIC Clinical Counsellors all have longstanding recovery from eating disorders with specialized training in eating disorders, and related concerns such as alcohol and drug dependency, depression, anxiety and trauma. The CEDRIC Centre has many options for you to access their successful programs and resources, regardless of your location, budget and time constraints, including:
Individual Counselling worldwide (via telephone, internet, or in person at their Vancouver and Victoria BC facilities);An innovative and comprehensive Web Based Counselling program, providing the perfect blend of individual and peer support, teleclasses and lessons to move you quickly past your food and body image preoccupation; Individual Healing Retreats, created just for you; 3 day Intensive Workshops;CD's, DVD's, Workbooks; and The book, Food is Not the Problem, Deal with What Is! An easy-to-read complete recovery guide for stepping free of restricting, binging and/or purging forever.
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The Renfrew Center is the first and largest network of eating disorder treatment facilities in the country and has served more than 55,000 women in its 25 years. The Renfrew treatment philosophy emphasizes a respect for the unique psychology of women, the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, and the belief that every woman needs to actively participate in her own recovery. The Renfrew Center provides a comprehensive range of services at its facilities in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. Programs and services vary by site and include: Residential; Day Treatment; Intensive Outpatient; Group Therapy; Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy; Nutrition Therapy; and Psychiatric Consultation. Renfrew's training programs have reached more than 25,000 healthcare professionals to date and are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills needed to treat these complex disorders. For more information, please visit www.renfrewcenter.com or call 1-800-RENFREW.
Puente de Vida treats Anorexia and Bulimia; males and females, adolescents (ages 15 and up) and adults who live locally, nationally and internationally. Offering individual therapy, nutritional counseling, family therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, support groups, inpatient, residential treatment center. Puente de Vida is a place where therapeutic services are offered to those ages 15 years and older with eating disorders, including those with co-occurring substance use and other disorders. A private six bed, home-like facility, located in beautiful San Diego, provides an excellent setting for the sensitive, inner work that takes place. Puente de Vida's treatment philosophy addresses not just the symptoms but also the underlying issues beneath the surface of eating disorders. An individualized treatment approach includes traditional treatment interventions as well as experiential treatment by our multidisciplinary treatment team. Puente de Vida recognizes that every recovery journey is different and complex and assists the individual in finding their unique path and support in recovery.
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Featured Conference: Half-Day Conference on Trauma, Eating Disorders and Addiction
Kim Dennis, M.D., medical director at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center, is a nationally known board certified psychiatrist who specializes in treating young girls and women with eating disorders, addictions and co-occurring disorders.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14, 2011 | 8 A.M.-NOON
BELMONT CENTER FOR COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT
SILBERMAN AUDITORIUM | 4200 MONUMENT RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA I View details in your browser
8 A.M REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:30-10 A.M. DR. KIM DENNIS "Treating Trauma Beneath ED"
10-10:30 A.M. BREAK
10:30 A.M.-NOONDR. SUSAN GORDON "Hidden Population: Co-Occurrence of Substance Use and Eating Disorders"
***3 CEs have been applied for counselors, social workers and psychologists
RSVP by Sept. 7 to Diane Carugati, Professional Outreach Representative, Northeast/East Region, Timberline Knolls 215.882.3739
Book Drawing
Win One of 10 Free Copies of the Total Temple Makeover
The Total Temple Makeover by Dr. Gregory Jantz with Ann McMurray
Dr. Jantz has generously donated 10 books to be given away in this drawing!
DVD Drawing: America The Beautiful
America the Beautiful By Darryl Roberts
Book Drawing: Beyond the Looking Glass
This Christian devotional combines personal insights, short prayers, and biblical quotations to create a supportive and encouraging tool for individuals recovering from an eating disorder.
Spotlighted Events
November 11-13: REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 16th TO RECEIVE THE EARLY REGISTRATION RATE for the 21st Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Eating Disorders Conference for Professionals - Feminist Relational Perspectives and Beyond: The Next Generation. Offering 17.5 CEUs, this three day conference is for behavioral health professionals, physicians, nurses and dietitians. The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, PA from November 11-13, 2011. It highlights the exciting work currently being undertaken in many arenas including neuroscience, psychotherapy, genetics and technology communication - all of which have enormous implications for the theory and treatment of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Topics include: Interpersonal Neurobiology and Feminist Relational Theory; Internal Family Systems; Ethical Issues; Family Based Treatment - Maudsley Method; Yoga and Meditation; Mindfulness; Merging Technology and Psychotherapy; Transgenerational Eating Disorders; Using Eating Disorder Research to Motivate Clients; and more. Keynote Presentations: The Mindful and Relational Brain: The Next Integration, Daniel Siegel, MD, Amy Banks, MD and Beth McGilley, PhD; From Princesses to Pop-Tarts: What the New Culture of Girlhood Means for Girls and the Grown-Ups Who Care About Them, Peggy Orenstein, author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter; and Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD. For more information visit the Conference website at www.renfrewconference2011.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383.
Events Calendar
August 19 - 20: 2011 Rocky Mountain Eating Disorders ConferenceDenver Marriott City Center, Denver, Colorado
Held in scenic Denver, Colorado, the Rocky Mountain Eating Disorderswww.
Conference brings together distinguished experts in the field of eating disorders treatment to discuss the trends, developments and emerging best practices shaping the industry. Limited registration and an interactive educational program supports connection and collaboration among attending members of the eating disorders treatment community, including physicians, therapists, nurses, dietitians and advocacy organizations. Pending applications for 12.5 continuing education credits for various disciplines. Have questions about the conference or registration? Contact Sarah Gilstrap, Marketing Communications Specialist, at 720-258-4008 or sgilstrap@
September 14: HALF-DAY CONFERENCE ON TRAUMA, EATING DISORDERS AND ADDICTION, presented by Timberline Knolls and Belmont Behavioral Health. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 14, 2011 | 8 A.M.-NOON
BELMONT CENTER FOR COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT
SILBERMAN AUDITORIUM | 4200 MONUMENT RD PHILADELPHIA, PA I
Sept 15th - 17th: European counsel on eating disorders. Florence Italy.
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Featured Eating Disorder Research Program
The UCLA Eating Disorders Program is currently conducting a study of individuals with anorexia nervosa. We are interested in understanding patterns of visual and emotional information processing using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).*No psychiatric medications
*No major psychiatric diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or substance use disorders
*We will allow those with depression or anxiety (other than OCD)
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