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Bulimia.com eNewsJune 2010Welcome to the Gürze eNews!Dear Readers, 
For those of you who aren't following Gürze on Facebook, here's a photo of Señora le Pew (wife of Pepe) who was (temporarily) living in our back yard with her two kids. And here's one of me in my usual black-and-white attire—clearly the reason the le Pew's felt so at home. Silliness aside, I do the Facebook posts and these newsletters because I want to feel connected to the recovery community and to give my support to those who are struggling. The act of sharing with others makes me feel part of a larger healing circle—nourishment of a sort. I hope you are part of a circle, group, or network that "feeds" you, as well. Since summer is just around the corner, this issue of the eNews features three books on body image. Two are workbooks, and one is a book of photographs that celebrates female nudes of all sizes, shapes, and ages. If you've been thinking about addressing your relationship with your body, as well as with food, I hope these will support and inspire. Also in this issue is Karen Koenig's book review of Finding Your Voice through Creativity. She liked it—a lot! Finally, I want to remind you that I am accepting, editing, and posting inspirational articles, poetry, and artwork for individuals and families in recovery at EatingDisordersReview.com. Here's the latest article from Canada about a very important, yet overlooked topic: Anorexia Nervosa in the Elderly. As always, a huge thank you to everyone who gives out Gürze resource catalogues. If you need more, let us know! Your support and encouragement keep us going. Happy (almost) Summer, Lindsey |
Book Review
Karen Koenig reviews Finding Your Voice Through Creativity: The Art and Journaling Workbook for Disordered Eating:
"This workbook gently teaches you about what is wrong in your life and how to right it. Through drawing and journaling, you'll begin to understand yourself from the inside out. Both art and writing serve as a kind of play—where anything goes and no one is judging you—that will lead you more deeply into the issues that plague you and cause your unhealthy relationship with food. "Play" is crucial for disregulated eaters who have difficulty letting go, staying in the moment, and authentically being themselves... READ MORE.
Featured Items
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Body Image Workbook |
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Love Your Body |
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This is Who I Am |
Featured Treatment Facilities
RADER PROGRAMS |
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The staff at Rader Programs has been providing multidisciplinary eating disorder treatment for over 25 years. Our staff of caring and experienced eating disorder professionals includes psychiatrists, psychologists, internists, registered dietitians, registered nurses, master level counselors, family counselors, and exercise counselors who recognize the complexity of eating disorders and understand the emotional, physical, nutritional, exercise, family and social components. Our treatment approach is centered on the special needs of each individual and we provide a nurturing, supportive environment to help individuals and their families achieve life long recovery. For a free confidential consultation please call 800-841-1515.
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Conferences and Events
"Let's Talk About What Sucks the Most: An Honest Conversation about The Hard Parts of Recovery" FREE teleconference with Thom Rutledge, co-author of the best-selling book "Life Without Ed"
June 2, 2010
8pm CST
Internationally recognized therapist, author, speaker, and trainer Thom Rutledge will present a FREE teleconference sponsored by MentorCONNECT.
RSVP Deadline: June 2nd at noon
To register: send email with "RSVP for Thom" to: mc@mentorconnect-ed.org
ARTB4WORDS: Healing Trauma and Body Shame Through Art
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Bryn Mawr, PA
Mindy Jacobsen-Levy, co-author of Finding Your Voice Through Creativity: The Art and Journaling Workbook will be presenting this workshop at Bryn Mawr College as a part of the BuildaBridge Institute 2010 Program.
For more information and to register, go to http://www.buildabridge.org
Ophelia's Place presents a "Circles of Change" Workshop: Art & Writing for Mothers and Daughters
Saturdays, June 5-July 3, 2010
Liverpool, NY
Bring your daughter and your creative spirit on a journey to explore what it means to celebrate ourselves exactly as we are in this moment! Through writing and art activities, we'll be given an opportunity to be authentic, to listen harder, to bond in new ways, and to learn how self-acceptance can transform our spirits and our relationships.
5 sessions-$100 per mother/daughter team. Recommended for girls ages 8-12. To register, please call (315) 451-5544x3
Methuen, MA NEDA Walk
June 6, 2010
Methuen, MA
The Methuen, MA NEDA Walk is bringing together the Methuen community to increase eating disorder awareness and raise funds for NEDA in a fun way. Register and help NEDA support individuals and families affected by eating disorders at a safe, friendly event. Lace up your shoes and come stroll with us at our second annual NEDA Walk!
Front Lines Date: June 6, 2010
Time: Noon
Location: Riverside Park, Methuen, MA
Day-of Registration and check-in opens at 11:30 am on June 6, 2010. We'll Kick Things Off at noon and begin walking immediately after.
Pre-Registration (Adult): $20.00
Pre-Registration (Child): $10.00
Day-Of Registration (Adult): $25.00
Day-Of Registration (Child): $10.00
Click Here for more info
"The Awakening Center Presents: Anger as an Asset-Understanding Anger & Using it to Your Advantage
June 19, 2010
12-2pm
Chicago, IL
Anger is helpful—it tells us when something is wrong. Using that anger to solve problems is where many of us could use some help. Whether you express your anger too frequently or not frequently enough, this workshop can help. Participants will learn ways to decrease anger, distinguish between aggression & assertiveness, and to communicate and express emotions effectively.
Location: The Awakening Center
3523 N. Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60657
Workshop fee: $40. Contact Linda Winter at (773) 929-6262 or email LindaWinter@gmail.com
FREE Dawn Farm Education Workshop Series on ED Recovery
June 22, 2010
7:30-9pm
Ypsilanti, MI
Dawn Farm Education Series is a FREE, annual workshop series developed to provide accurate, helpful, hopeful, practical, current information about chemical dependency, recovery, family and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well.
Location: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center
5305 Elliot Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Contact Matt Statman at (734) 485-8725 or email info@dawnfarm.org
Omaha NEDA Walk: Uniqueness! The Power of Now
June 26, 2010
Omaha, NE
The Power of Now is bringing together the Omaha and surrounding communities to increase eating disorder awareness and raise funds for NEDA in a fun way. Register and help NEDA support individuals and families affected by eating disorders at a safe, friendly event. Lace up your shoes and come stroll with us at our NEDA Walk!
Location: Zorinsky's Lake at the West Loop (168th Street, south Center Street)
Day-of Registration and check-in opens at 10 am on June 26, 2010. We'll kick things off at 11:00am and begin walking immediately after.
Pre-Registration (Adult): $20.00
Pre-Registration (Child): $10.00
Day-Of Registration (Adult): $25.00
Day-Of Registration (Child): $10.00
We will accept cash or check if you are planning to register on the day of the event. Click Here for more info
Inspirational Corner
Excerpt from the book This is Who I Am by Rosanne Olson "We learn very early in life that beauty has a mysterious power. For years I thought that I wanted others to find me beautiful, but what I really wanted all along was to find myself beautiful. What I didn't realize is that there isn't one kind of beauty. There isn't one person or group of people that possesses the monopoly on beauty. There isn't one face, body, hair, eye, or skin color that is the definition of beauty. Now I know there's an infinite amount of beauty—it can be found in the way a person moves, a well-sculpted arm, a graceful neck, lustrous hair, compassionate eyes, hardworking hands, a soothing voice, an enthusiastic heart. It's a powerful homecoming when we can hold our own gaze in the mirror, like what we see, and don't flick our eyes away from what is reflected back to us. I finally have found that." |
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