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2013 Eating Disorder Awareness Series Spring Schedule
Current Topics
- Forward Together: Toward Informed Consumership of Eating Disorder Care
Eating disorders turn lives upside down and can be a scary experience for families and those suffering with these devastating illnesses. Families want to ensure their loved ones receive the best care possible, yet the chaos of illness often hinders knowing just where to start or what to ask. Together with Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Chase Bannister, participants will learn key considerations to help navigate the road ahead with confidence.
Date & Time: April 23, 2013, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT
Presenter: Chase Bannister, MDiv, MSW, LCSW, CEDS
Toll/Int'l: 1.719.325.4840 U.S./CAN Toll-Free: 1.888.287.5534 Passcode: 157474- Weighing the Issue: Getting to the Heart of the Matter with Binge Eating Disorder
In this seminar, participants will learn about binge eating disorder from the presenter’s slides and through listener activities. Short and long-term strategies as well as resources will be provided for individuals suffering with binge eating disorder and their loved ones. Please have paper and a pen available to participate in the exercises during the presentation.
Date & Time: March 26, 2013, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST
Presenter: Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD, LLC
Toll/Int'l: 1.719.325.4840 U.S./CAN Toll-Free: 1.888.287.5534 Passcode: 157474- When Eating Disorders and Addictions Collide
Eating disorders and substance use disorders share many common features and often occur together. This presentation will review such similarities, as well as explain appropriate treatment options.
Date & Time: February 26, 2013; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Presenter: Kim Dennis, MD, Medical Director, Timberline Knolls
Toll/Int'l: 1-719-325-4840 US/CAN Toll Free:1-888-287-5534 Passcode:157474- Eat, Breathe, Pause
Mindfulness can help your loved one change their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies. This presentation will help families understand how mindfulness helps with being fully present in the world and increases awareness without criticism or judgment.
Date & Time: January 22, 2013; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Presenter: Ryann Smith, RD, LD/N, Nutrition Therapist, The Renfrew Center
Toll/Int'l: 1-719-325-4840 US/CAN Toll Free:1-888-287-5534 Passcode:157474
Past Topics
- Surviving the Holidays if You Have an Eating Disorder
For a majority of people with eating disorders the holidays are a stressful time that can lead to an increase in eating disorder behaviors. During this presentation, we'll cover information to help you understand the risk for binge eating and how other eating disorder symptoms can occur during the holidays. We'll also discuss specific steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of eating disorder behaviors, plus ways to increase the use of coping skills. The aim is to help you reduce eating disorder symptoms and improve personal growth and relationships during the holidays.
Date & Time: October 23, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Presenter: Theodore E. Weltzin, MD, Medical Director of Eating Disorder Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital
US/Canada Toll-free Number: 1.866.564.7440
International Toll Number: 1.719.785.1762 Passcode: 9026721- Can You See My Pain Before I Disappear: The Co-Occurrence of Eating Disorders and Self-Injury
This presentation will focus on:
- Understanding of the eating disorder diagnosis
- Understanding of non-suicidal self-injury
- Assessment and treatment of eating disorders and self-injury
Date & Time: September 25, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Presenter: Denise Styer, Psy.D, Clinical Director of PHP and IOP at Alexian Brothers Center for Eating Disorders
US/Canada Toll-free Number: 1.866.564.7440
International Toll Number: 1.719.785.1762 Passcode: 9026721- How Family & Friends Can Best Help a Loved One Suffering from an Eating Disorder
This seminar is designed for family members and friends of those who are suffering with an eating disorder or related illness. It will address key truths about these illnesses, as well as offer guidelines and tools to help understand what the sufferer is experiencing so that loved ones can be as supportive as possible throughout the recovery process. Topics will include dealing with feelings of guilt and helplessness, defining roles, and staying engaged in the process.
Date & Time: August 28, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Presenter: Michael E. Berrett, PhD., CEO, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Center for Change
US/Canada Toll-free Number: 1.866.564.7440
International Toll Number: 1.719.785.1762 Passcode: 9026721- Understanding Predisposing and Precipitating Factors for Eating Disorders: What Every Parent Needs to Know
This presentation discusses how genetics, environmental, and personal experiences can play a role in developing an eating disorder. The goal of the presentation is to help families better understand how they can help prevent the development of an eating disorder.
Date & Time: July 24, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Presenters: Dr. Ovidio Bermudez, Medical Director at the Eating Recovery Center
US/Canada Toll-free Number: 1.866.564.7440
International Toll Number: 1.719.785.1762 Passcode: 9026721- Eating Disorders: Myths & Truths
Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening conditions that require appropriate care and management by a team of mental health and medical professionals. Yet, there are many myths around eating disorders and their treatment that often keep people from getting appropriate care. This presentation will go over the truth about eating disorders and work to uncover the myths around eating disorders.
Date & Time: June 26, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Presenters: Jillian Lampert Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., L.D., F.A.E.D. Director of Communications, Outreach, and Research at The Emily Program
US/Canada Toll-free Number: 1.866.564.7440
International Toll Number: 1.719.785.1762 Passcode: 9026721- The Role of Continuing Care in Successful Management of Patients with Eating Disorders
Continuing care is very important to successfully managing patients with eating disorders. This presentation will focus on the importance of education about eating disorders, continuing care and the long term recovery process.
Date & Time: May 22, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Presenters: Jeannie Anderson, LAADC, CADCII, NCACI, ACRPS, eGetgoing Online Counselor, CRC Health Group
US/Canada Toll-free Number: 1.866.564.7440
International Toll Number: 1.719.785.1762 Passcode: 9026721- Emerging Trends in Eating Disorders: What You Need to Know
As the rates of eating disorder incidences occur in our culture, so do the various trends seen in eating disorder treatment. Eating disorders are now affecting men and women in their 30's and 40's, along with pregnant women. These trends along with the classic eating disorder diagnoses will be addressed in this presentation.
Date & Time: April 24, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Presenters: Karen Beerbower, MS, RD, LD, CEDRD & Elisha M. Contner, MS, LMFT, CEDS Program Director / Blue Horizon Eating Disorder Services, LLC
US/Canada Toll-free Number: 1.866.564.7440
International Toll Number: 1.719.785.1762 Passcode: 9026721- Understanding the Refeeding Process and Other Difficulties Involved in Eating Disorders Treatment
"Just eat" is a harmful phrase heard far too often by people and families of a person who's struggling with an eating disorder. An eating disorder is complex and affects the mental and physical health of the individual. This presentation will address a few key points in each area, offering those struggling with an eating disorder and caregivers with important, life-saving information.
Date & Time: February 28, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Presenter: Chase Bannister, MDiv, MSW, LCSW, CEDS, Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer at Veritas Collaborative, LLC
US/Canada Toll-free Number: 1.866.564.7440
International Toll Number: 1.719.785.1762 Passcode: 9026721- Expanding Your Toolbox: Coping Skills in Eating Disorder Recovery
What if completely refraining from eating disorder behaviors is not a realistic option? This presentation will provide examples of coping tools that have been used with success by those recovering from eating disorders. Other topics to be covered include: how to tell the difference between a slip and a relapse, what to do in case of a slip or a relapse, and tips for caregivers.
Date & Time: January 24, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Presenter: Melanie Smith, LMHC, Program Director, The Renfrew Center
US/Canada Toll-free Number: 1.866.564.7440
International Toll Number: 1.719.785.1762 Passcode: 9026721
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