Women, Food and God
By Geneen Roth
224 pg, hardcover, '10 (CODE: WFG) $24.00

Roth begins this book with her most basic concept: The way you eat is inseparable from your core beliefs about being alive. She then shows how going beyond the food and feelings takes you deeper into realms of spirit and soul to the bright center of your own life... READ MORE

Finding Your Voice Through Creativity: The Art and Journaling Workbook for Disordered Eating
By Mindy Jacobson-Levy and Maureen Foy-Tornay
192 pg, paper, '10 (CODE: FYV) $18.95

This is a creative workbook for individuals who want to explore their relationship with food and their bodies in a new way. It is based on the idea that art is one of the most powerful inroads to psychological healing by fostering self-expression, insight, and empowerment... READ MORE.

Discover Your Healthy Weight-DVD
26 min, DVD, '09 (CODE: DHW) $19.95

Discover your Healthy Weight is a fabulous short film about replacing body dissatisfaction with self-love and healthy habits. In it, several women offer hope by sharing how they learned to trust and love their bodies and medical professionals explain how dieting doesn't work!... READ MORE.

50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food
By Susan Albers
218 pg, paper, '09 (CODE: WTS) $16.95

Susan Albers, author of Eating Mindfully, offers this collection of 50 mindfulness skills and practices for relaxing the body in times of stress and ending your dependence on eating as a means of coping with difficult emotions... READ MORE

RADER PROGRAMS 800-841-1515 www.RaderPrograms.com Rader@raderprograms.com

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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Manhattan, NY: "Journey to Hope" All Day Conference/Workshop for Parents, Spouses, Girlfriends, Boyfriends, and Other Family and Friends of Those Suffering from an Eating Disorder.
March 20th, 2010
10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Lighthouse Conference Center, 111 East 59th Street, Manhattan, NY.

Reaching Out Against Eating Disorders (ROAED) together with Rochester Adolescent Mentoring Service (RAMS) is pleased to announce this all day conference. Their goal is to bring parents, mothers, fathers, boyfriends, husbands, and other loved ones of those suffering from an eating disorder together to empower them to feel less alone. Dr. Judith Rabinor is their keynote speaker. Registration: $125 per person (lunch included) by February 20th. Ellen Schieren (212) 935-2015, eschieren@ROAED.org, www.ROAED.org or www.familymentors.org.

San Diego, CA -26th Annual SCAN Symposium
March 28-30, 2010

Myths, Mysteries & Realities of Eating and Metabolism: Research to Practice

Stay abreast of emerging science and insights into energy balance, sports nutrition, cardiovascular health, and wellness; emphasizing issues related to disordered eating. Earn up to 28 Continuing Professional Education units.

For more details and registration click here

The Body Positive's Spring Workshop to Teach Women How to Incorporate The Intuitive Health™ Model Into Their Lives
April 10, 11 &12, 2010
St. Mary's College, Moraga, CA

From the organization that produced the empowering short film Discover Your Healthy Weight (See "iaedp Bestsellers") The Body Positive's Spring Workshop offers education, discussion, and creative arts activities that allow you to become the expert of your own body, and to take charge of creating eating and exercise habits that are sustainable, healthy, and appropriate for your unique life. Participants will explore the powerful roles of self-love and community in creating Body Positive lifestyles, and will support the connections and community formed during the workshops.

Leadership training: If you are interested in starting a Body Positive program on your college campus, high school campus, or in your community, stay for the third day of the workshop (Monday, April 12th) to learn how. By taking this training you will become part of an established group that has launched Body Positive programs nationwide. You will be provided with the materials and support needed to get your program started right away.

Dates: Saturday April 10, Sunday April 11, 2010
Leadership Training: Monday April 12, 2010
Fees: $120 if registered before March 12th; $150 until day of workshop
To register, contact Connie Sobczak: connie@thebodypositive.org or 510-528-0101

Chicago Conference on Family-Based Treatment
April 26, 2010
9:30am-3pm

Please join us for a one-day conference as we bring together families, community clinicians, and researchers to discuss the latest scientific findings on eating disorders. The program includes time for Q & As and an opportunity to meet and mingle over a light lunch. We hope to see you there!
Quadrangle Club
1155 East 57th Street
Chicago IL 60637
Register online:
www.maudsleyparents.org/conference.html
Early bird rate through February 28-$40
Regular registration from March 1-$50

Eating Disorder Coalition Lobby Day
April 26-27, 2010
Capitol Hill in Washington, DC

Think only paid lobbyists can influence policy makers? Think again! As a constituent with an important message to share - you too can influence federal policy. Join the Eating Disorders Coalition for our April Lobby Day on Capitol Hill in Washington DC where your voice will make a difference. RSVP at www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org/LobbyDayApril2010.htm

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 click here or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org

2nd Annual Seattle NEDA Walk
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Seattle, WA

The National Eating Disorders Association is bringing together the Puget Sound 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 LinesDate: May 22, 2010
Time: 11 am - 1 pm
Location: Cal Anderson Park (1635 11th Avenue, Seattle)

Day-of Registration and check-in opens at 10 am on Saturday, May 22, 2010. We'll Kick Things Off at 11 am 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

For more info click here