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EATING DISORDERS COALITION LOBBY DAY 2010
The Eating Disorders Coalition is hosting Lobby Day 2010 on April 26 - 27. We hope to once again have a large delegate representing the State of Florida. We need your voice to advocate for the F.R.E.E.D (Federal Response to Eliminating Eating Disorders) Act. Please contact The Alliance if you are interested in joining us in DC for this amazing opportunity to use your voice and make a difference. For more information on the EDC, please visit www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org.
RENFREW CENTER CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY
The Renfrew Center, the country’s first eating disorder facility and largest treatment network, is pleased to invite you to our 25th Anniversary celebration! Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Friday, April 23, 2010
4:00pm – 7:00pm
The Renfrew Center of Florida
7700 Renfrew Lane
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Please RSVP by April 16, 2010 to Ellyn Pick at 1-800-RENFREW (736-3739) ext. 2221 or epick@renfrewcenter.com Be sure to leave your full name and phone number.
FLORIDA EATING DISORDERS LOBBY DAY 2010
Twenty advocates from around Florida joined The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, in conjunction with National Eating Disorders Association's STAR Program and H.O.P.E. on March 24, 2010 in Tallahassee to advocate for eating disorders and the Mental and Nervous Disorders Act. This bill will revise requirements and limitations for optional coverage for mental & nervous disorders; repeal provisions relating to optional coverage required for substance abuse impaired persons; and provides for application by increasing access to care and necessary treatment. This bill includes "Eating Disorders" in the bill and would increase outpatient/inpatient treatment opportunities!
We were able to meet with 18 offices throughout the day and bring awareness, information and education to legislators as to why we need mental health parity now in the State of Florida. A BIG thank you to the amazing adovcates who used their voices in Tallahassee, and to those who wrote letters supporting the bill and that helped to make this day a success.
Even though Lobby Day is behind us, there is still so much to do! Throughout the year, we will be sending out advocacy alerts and we encourage you to use your voice to help promote change with eating disorders and mental health legislation throughout our state. We hope that you will join us next March for Eating Disorders Lobby Day 2011!
THE ALLIANCE MEETS WITH FRENCH MEMBER OF PARLIMENT, DEPUTY VALERIE BOYER
Johanna from The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness was honored to meet with Member of French Parliment, Deputy Valerie Boyer in her chambers in Marseille, France in early March. Deputy Boyer has been instrumental in pioneering and introducing legislation in France that would ban pro-eating disorder sites, raise the minimun BMI for models, and require that all digitally altered photographs of people used in advertising be labeled as retouched. Madame Boyer is working diligently to fight the pressures on young women to match the fashionable ideal of a thin body and perfect skin.
The Alliance celebrates and thanks Deputy Boyer for all her hard work in promoting change throughout France and nationwide. Click here and here to read more about the work that Deputy Boyer is doing.
EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS WEEK 2010
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2010 was a HUGE success for us! We spoke at over 30 different Palm Beach County locations and placed eating disorder materials at over 240 schools, community centers, retailers, shops, and restaurants. Our "Did You Know" and "Confidence is Beauty" campaigns were both very successful and information from both of these campaigns made their way to colleges, high schools, organizations, and retail stores throughout the country. Calls for information, referrals, and support have quadrupled and we are thrilled to be able to help out so many. We sincerely wish to thank all of our volunteers that helped make this week a HUGE success! We could not have done it without you!
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL SCREENING
DECEMBER 2 AND DECEMBER 3, 2009
On December 2 and 3, The Alliance was fortunate to bring the amazing documentary America the Beautiful and it's Director Darryl down to South Florida for two screenings.
The December 2, 2009 screening was held at the Cinemark Palace 20 in Boca Raton, Florida in sponsorship with The Renfrew Center. Over 150 people attended the screening. The film was received to rave reviews and attendees stayed 2 hours after the screening to speak with Darryl.
The December 3, 2009 screening was held at the Cosford Cinema at University of Miami in partnership with University Counseling and Miami-Dade NEDAW Committee. Over 250 students, staff and community members attended the screening. All of the funds raised from the event were donated to the Renfrew Foundation for a scholarship for treatment.
For more information about this amazing documentary or to purchase a copy, please log on to www.americathebeautifuldoc.com.
THE ALLIANCE PARTNERS WITH PALM HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
AND CENTER FOR HOPE OF THE SIERRAS FOR THREE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
SEPTEMBER 1 and SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness is proud to partner with Palm Healthcare Foundation and Center for Hope of the Sierras for three presentations on Diabulimia: Diabetes and Eating Disorders.
Over 30 percent of patients with type 1 diabetes manipulate insulin to lose weight. The term "diabulimia" has been used in websites, chat rooms and blogs by those who suffer for years. Only recently this term is cited in publications for the public and health communities. Insulin omission offers a quick solution of purging calories via glucosuria. The mortality rate increases three-fold and the age of mortality decreases by almost a decade. Diabetes educators serve crucial roles in identifying the risks and facilitating their treatments.
Join Lorraine Platka-Bird, Ph.D., RD, Nutritionist of Center for Hope of the Sierras' Diabulimia Program for an educational presentation on the basics of diabulimia and how to work with patients that have both diabetes and eating disorders.
Presentations will be held:
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 from 10 - 11:30 am
Boca Raton Community Hospital
Education Building, Dawson Theater
Tuesday, September 1, 2009 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Palm Healthcare Foundation Pavilion
Wednesday, September 2, 2009 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Jupiter Medical Center
Meeting Room One
One CE credit will provided for Nurses, Mental Health Providers, and Psychologists, and certificates of attendance will be available for nutritionists/dieticians.
Refreshments will be served.
To register, please log on to www.greatertogether.org. Attendees MUST register online and seating is limited.
For more information, please contact The Alliance at 561.841.0900.
Special thanks to Center for Hope of the Sierras and Palm Healthcare Foundation.
EDC LOBBY DAYS 2009
On April 2nd, The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness joined The Eating Disorders Coalition for 2009 EDC Lobby Day in Washington DC. Over 100 AMAZING indivduals from around the country lobbyed on behalf of the FREED ACT (Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders Act) the first piece of eating disorders legislation to comprehensively promote research, treatment, education, and prevention programs. Florida had 12 amazing individuals using their voice and lobbying for eating disorders legislation. Johanna Kandel, Executive Director of The Alliance, had the honor of speaking at the Congressional Briefing about her struggle and recovery from eating disorders. It was a great day!!! Very special thanks to the EDC for coordinating and creating such a great platform for change!
NEDA STAR PROGRAM, THE ALLIANCE, AND HOPE GO TO TALLAHASSEE
On February 26, 2009, The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness went to Tallahassee in conjunction with the NEDA STAR Program and H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Eat). In addition to having a state resolution filed to declare that it was Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Florida, the trip served as an opportunity to educate the Florida Legislature on the necessity of eating disorders prevention and education. Special thanks to Senator Dave Aronberg for all his help filing the resolution.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Alliance exists primarily through the support of the community it serves…Our Community…
Your Community. We need your help in order to move forward and achieve all of all our goals.
We humbly ask for your continued support.
Here are a few ways you can help The Alliance to continue to promote healthy body image and self esteem:
• Join one of our committees - Fundraising, Events, Advocacy, Community Outreach/Education,
Marketing/Networking, and Membership.
• Operations Support - Office/Administrative, Newsletter Production, Grant Writing, and Website Development.
For more information about volunteering or to request a volunteer application form, please e-mail us at info@eatingdisorderinfo.org or call 561.841.0900.
HELP RAISE MONEY FOR THE ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORDERS AWARENESS
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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
STUDY FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH EATING DISORDERS
“Take a 15 min online parent opinion survey to help fellow parents of children with eating disorders!"
Parents of children with eating disorders needed to evaluate messages intended to help fellow parents through the recovery process of their child. The study is being conducted by Duke University and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Eating Disorder Programs. Responses are kept confidential, and no personal information is required. If you have previously completed this survey, we thank you for participation but ask that you do not repeat the questionnaire! The following link will take you to this brief 15 minute survey. Click here to begin."
Here is the link for the survey:
http://uncodum.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3P0xQkgThR8aAII&SVID=Prod
PROFILED BOOK OF THE MONTH
Goodbye Ed, Hello Me : Recover from Your Eating Disorder and Fall in Love with Life
By: Jenni Schaefer
Don't Battle an Eating Disorder Forever- Recover from It Completely!
With so many women approaching their diets, body image, and pursuit of a slender figure with slavish devotion, The Religion of Thinness is a timely addition to the discussion of our cultural obsession with weight loss. At the heart of this obsession is the belief that in order to be happy, one must be slim, and the attendant myths, rituals, images, and moral codes can leave some women with severe emotional damage. Idealized images in the media inspire devotees of this “religion” to experience guilt for behaviors that are biologically normal and necessary, and Lelwica offers two ways to combat this dangerous cultural message. Advising readers to look hard at the societal cues that cause them to obsess about their weight, and to remain mindful about their actions and needs, this book will not only help stop the cycle of guilt and shame associated with food, it will help readers to grow and accept their bodies as they are.
Book available at Gurze Books and Amazon
CONFERENCES
- The Renfrew Center Foundation Announces its 20th Annual Conference for Professionals, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future. This is a 3-day seminar for behavioral health professionals and dietitians and offers 17.5 CEUs. The event is taking place at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott, Philadelphia, PA from November 12 -14, 2010. To commemorate the 20th Annual Conference, Renfrew has invited outstanding speakers who will address all aspects of eating disorders theory, treatment, prevention and research.
Keynote Presentations: Gloria Steinem, Craig Johnson, PhD & Michael Levine, PhD, and Cynthia Bulik, PhD. Full-day workshops by Amy Banks, MD; Michael Strober, PhD and G. Terence Wilson, PhD. Among the many featured presentations: Amy Baker-Dennis, PhD; Carolyn Costin, MA, MEd, LMFT; Anita Johnston, PhD; Ann Kearney-Cooke, PhD; Margo Maine, PhD; Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, MPH, RD; Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD; Timothy Walsh, PhD, and Stephen Wonderlich, PhD. For more information about the program, please visit www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org
- Multi-service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA) National Conference – Getting Unstuck Revitalizing the Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders. Date/location: April 30-May 1, 2010; Sheraton Hotel, Needham, MA. Two day conference with the opportunity to earn up to 12 CEUs. At the end of the MEDA Conference, participants will 1.) understand the utility of self-disclosure in the therapeutic setting 2.) identify the role of advocacy in decision-making; 3.) differentiate between the unique treatment needs of vulnerable populations struggling with eating disorders; 4.) understand the latest medical, psychological and nutritional advancements in the treatment of eating disorders. Keynote Speaker: David Treadway, Ph.D. Endnote Speaker: Kitty Westin. For more information or to register visit www.medainc.org/events/conference.asp or contact Kristin Tyman at 617-558-1881 ext. 12.
- Hungry For Hope - Premiere Christian Conference for Eating Disorders - Scholarships Available. Through a generous gift from Remuda Ranch, fifteen scholarships are available for clinicians to attend the third annual "Hungry for Hope", the premiere Christian Conference for eating disorders and body image issues, June 4-6, 2010. Registration has also been reduced to just $158 due to another generous gift. Hosted at the beautiful Glen Eyrie castle and retreat center in Colorado Springs, CO this one of a kind conference offers professional and community tracks featuring experts including Travis Stewart, LPC and Dena Cabrera, PsyD (Remuda), Misty Rees, CEDS and Todd Davis, MA, LMHC (Selah House), bestselling author John Townsend, PhD ("Boundaries," "Safe People"), author John Lynch ("TrueFaced," "Bo's Café") and FINDINGbalance founder and CEO Constance Rhodes, author of "Life Inside the Thin Cage" and the "Finding Balance with Food" small group curriculum. This year's theme is "Real-ationships Heal." Participants will learn how to achieve optimum relational health in regard to peers, clients, family, their body, and God. In addition to robust workshop offerings, experientials include a "Yadah" body movement class, an afternoon hike in the Garden of the Gods and an evening concert with JJ Heller, whose song "Your Hands" recently shot to the top of the charts after being featured on TV's Dancing with the Stars. For clinicians, lay counselors and those personally impacted by ED's and seeking faith-based perspectives and resources. CEU information pending. To apply for scholarship email Karen.amos@findingbalance.com. More information available at www.findingbalance.com/hfh.
- The Renfrew Center Foundation presents Food, Body Image and Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community. Half-day conference for mental health professionals, educators, clergy and family members on Friday, April 9 – Philadelphia, PA; Friday, May 7 – Bethesda, MD, and Wednesday, October 27 – Coconut Creek, FL. The conference will address women’s body image issues and eating disorders in the Jewish Community. Conference objectives: explore hunger, shame, body hatred and ED in the Jewish community; examine the place of food in Jewish culture, history and community; address the rise in ED and related issues in the Jewish community, and develop strategies for using Jewish tradition, culture, spirituality, text and ritual as resources for health. Featured Speaker: Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS, National Training Director and Body Image Expert, The Renfrew Center Foundation. For more information and to register, visit www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org.
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