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NEDA 2010 Conference October 8-10, 2010 NYC
Something very special happens when families, people in recovery, and professionals meet together to learn at our conference. Every year, they tell us they’re filled with new energy, insight and knowledge. Translation? They’re better able to care for themselves, their loved ones and their patients. This year’s conference, with a focus on Recovery, will be no exception! Register now online at www.myneda.org
Get ready to be inspired by the most sought after experts from around the globe!
- Keynote speaker: Naomi Wolf, “Creating a Culture for Recovery that Defies Beauty Myths”
- Family Panel, moderated by Ovidio Bermudez, MD “Rebuilding Relationships”
- Plenary session: Janet Treasure, PhD, FRCP, FRCPsych, MD “Carers: Cultivating Hope for Recovery”
- Plenary session: Walter Kaye, MD and Kate Tchanturia, PhD, DClinPsych “Brain, Mind and Family: New Science, New Treatment, New Hope”
Design your own conference experience! Choose from nearly thirty sessions in five wide-ranging tracks.
Family Basic – Designed for those affected by eating disorders, whether new to the illness or not. Discover basic information for helping a loved one, student, friend, or yourself.
Co-morbid Conditions – This track will focus on treatment for common co-occurring medical and psychiatric conditions seen in individuals with eating disorders.
Special Issues – Open to everyone seeking to be updated on diverse special interest topics.
Treatment – Specially designed for those treating eating disorders and family members who want to learn from experts in the field.
Education and Outreach – Original and empirically supported approaches to eating disorders prevention, education, activism and outreach in school and community settings.
Register here and take advantage of our early bird rates good through July 31st!
NEDA Walk in Williamsburg
People from all over Virginia will join the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) on it's 1st annual NEDA Walk to end eating disorders on October 30, 2010. They will join thousands of walkers in cities throughout the country to raise awareness and much needed funding to provide programs and services to individuals and families affected by eating disorders.
The NEDA Walk in Williamsburg will take place on October 30, 2010 on the campus of the College of William and Mary. To find out how to register, sponsor this walk, or donate to NEDA, visit http://neda.nationaleatingdisorders.org/WilliamsburgWalk
Nearly 10 million women and 1 million men suffer from anorexia and bulimia; many million more from binge eating disorder. In the United States, eating disorders are more common than Alzheimer's disease. Despite its prevalence, there is inadequate access to quality treatment, insurance converge, and research fundings for eating disorders. NEDA's education, awareness and advocacy programs serve an invaluable purpose to those who need them. So lace up your shoes and come walk with us!
For more information about the walk in Williamsburg, please contact Emily McMillen at elmcmillen@gmail.com.
The Renfrew Center Foundation presents Food, Body Image and Eating Disorders in the Jewish Community
A half-day conference for mental health professionals (4 CEUs), educators, clergy and family members.
Friday, April 9 – Philadelphia, PA
Friday, May 7 – Bethesda, MD
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 & ED in the Jewish community; examine the place of food in Jewish culture, history & community; address the rise in ED & related issues in the Jewish community, and develop strategies for using Jewish tradition, culture, spirituality, text & 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:
http://renfrew.org/news-events/events/facebodyimage.html or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org
The Renfrew Center Foundation Celebrates 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 CEUs.
Philadelphia Airport Marriott
Philadelphia, PA
November 12 -14, 2010
To commemorate this milestone, Renfrew has planned 3 days of presentations by outstanding leaders in the field. The Conference 2010 program will address significant aspects of eating disorders theory, treatment, prevention, and research.
Keynote Presentations:
Gloria Steinem, Craig Johnson, PhD & Michael Levine, PhD, and Cynthia Bulik, PhD
Topics include:
Traditional Therapeutic and Complementary Approaches; Body Image; Treatment Issues; Co-morbid Conditions; Family & Group Work; Neuroscience/Attachment; The Therapeutic Alliance; Genetics; Diagnoses and Etiology, and Integrating Evidence Based Guidelines & New Research Findings into Treatment.
A Call for Proposals will resume in 2011. For more information, please visit
http://renfrew.org/news-events/events/20th.html or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org