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.

Established in 2001, Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-D) is one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of eating disorders. EDC-D is committed to empowering individuals 18 years of age and older suffering with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating and related disorders to help them achieve and sustain recovery. A multidisciplinary team of board-certified psychiatrists, physicians, clinicians, family therapists and registered dietitians work together to create a specialized, evidence-based treatment plan for each patient.

For additional information about EDC-D, www.edcdenver.com, call 303-771-0861, visit us on Twitter at EDCDenver or friend us on Facebook.

Fall 2010 Regional Professional Series

Summit is pleased to be offering a new version of our Regional Professional Training seminars this fall. Our workshops, "Strategies for the Eating Disorder Patient: 10 Things Every Clinician Must Know" will provide information on the latest research, treatment interventions and working with families. The seminars take place at two locations: September 17 in Rohnert Park, California, and September 24 in Reno, Nevada. Six CEUs for professionals are available. To learn more and download a registration form, please click HERE

September 17, 2010

Doubletree Hotel Sonoma Wine Country, One Doubletree Drive Rohnert Park, CA 94928 (707) 584-5466

September 24, 2010

Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa, 3800 South Virginia Street Reno, NV 89502 (775) 825-4700

Supporting Families and Couples in the Treatment of Eating Disorders: Gottman Couple's Therapy in concert with the Maudsley Method
September 22, 2010
Solana Beach, CA

IAEDP San Diego's Quarterly event, featuring special guests Dr. Joy Jacobs and Dr. Trish Stanley. Wednesday, September 22 11:30am-1:30pm. $15.00 Non-Members, $10.00 Students/Interns, $5.00 SD iaedp Members.

Location: Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach, CA 92075

Click HERE to register.

Becoming an Embodied Therapist: Accessing the Language of the Body in Treatment
September 23, 2010
Brooklyn, NY

This all day seminar offers the opportunity for professionals to learn how to discover and trust their innate ability to "attend" empathically, respond authentically, and translate non-verbal experiences into cognitive insights. This seminar is being sponsored by the American Dance Therapy Association as part of their 45th Annual Conference, Creating the Mind-Body Mosaic: Theory, Research and Practice in Dance/Movement Therapy. The ADTA (Provider #5739) is recognized by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and will offer six continuing education hours for attendance at this seminar. For more information, please contact The American Dance therapy Association: (410)997-4040, Email Gloria@ADTA.org or The Renfrew Center of Florida: Susan Kleinman: (954)698-9222, ext 2087 or Email Skdmt2@bellsouth.net.

Eating Disorders: State of The Art Treatment The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt's Annual Professional Symposium
September 25, 2010
Baltimore, MD

This one-day intensive training program offers attendees a rare opportunity to hear from six of the nation's leading authorities on eating disorder treatment in a single day. Offering 7 CMEs/CEUs.

Featured Presenters: Kathryn Zerbe, M.D., Kelly Vitousek, Ph.D., Scott Crow, M.D., Daniel Le Grange, Ph.D., Marcia Herrin, Ed.D., MPH, RD, and James Lock, M.D., Ph.D.

7:00am-5:00pm, continental breakfast and catered lunch included

Location: The Conference Center at Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore, Maryland

Now accepting registrations! Download the Program Schedule for complete event details including payment and registration information. You may also visit www.eatingdisorder.org for more information. Please contact (410) 938-4593 with any questions.

Integrative Medicine for the Treatment of Eating Disorders: Malnourished Minds, Malnourished Medicine
September 25, 2010
Newton, MA

James Greenblatt, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Walden Behavioral Care, will explore a novel, approach to the treatment of eating disorders Practical clinical applications of nutritional therapies based on individual metabolic testing will be emphasized as well as a new protocol that provides a neurophysiologically based method for predicting personalized medications. This full day seminar will explore a multi-factorial approach based on individual dietary, metabolic and nutritional therapies, along with personalized medication.

For more information and to register Click here

IAEDP LOS ANGELES Quarterly Event Announcement: Eating Disorders, Co-Morbidity and Early Life Trauma Presented by Dr. Steven J. Karp -Medical Director, Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders
October 1, 2010
Beverly Hills, CA

Co-morbidity for psychiatric disorders is common. According to the National Co-morbidity Survey-R, over 45% of psychiatric cases are co-morbid. Along the same lines, there are multiple articles that demonstrate an association of early sexual abuse, adult rape and the development of eating disorders. This presentation will discuss the current research on co-morbidity with eating disorders, possible biological explanation for common behavior and current treatment approaches for patients with these constellations of problems.

Location: Beverly Hills Country Club, 3084 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064

11:30am-1:30pm

Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non-Members, $5 Students

One (1) CE Hours for MFT, LCSW, and RD

Please RSVP to iaedpla@gmail.com by Friday, September 24 or call Diahann Klein (310) 310-5312

Webinar Series for Professionals by author Abigail H. Natenshon, author of "Doing What Works: An Integrative System for the Treatment of Eating Disorders from Diagnosis to Recovery"

Eating Disorders: a Treatment Apart
Webinar 1 For novice practitioners
September 26, 2010
8:00 PM EST, 7:00PMCST, 6:00PMMST, 5:00PMPST

Build your knowledge and confidence in preparation to treat these complex, integrative and lethal disorders. Understand what sets eating disorders apart from the generic practice of other mental health problems, and what kinds of unique challenges these disorders present, both professionally and personally, for the practitioner.

To register, click HERE

The Uniqueness of the Eating Disorder Diagnostic Process
Webinar 2 For treatment novices and veterans alike
October 10 2010
8:00 PM EST, 7:00PMCST, 6:00PMMST, 5:00PMPST

In deconstructing the diverse personal agendas of patients and family members that pervade and demand attention during the first, and most highly critical assessment interview, the discussion will illustrate the diversity of clinical, physical, emotional and social issues that need to be recognized and addressed, highlighting the need for the practitioner's knowledgeable, integrative and facile use of self.

To register, click HERE

The Uniqueness of the Eating Disorder Diagnostic Process
Webinar 3 For veteran psychotherapists and team members
October 24, 2010
8:00 PM EST, 7:00PM CST, 6:00PM MST, 5:00PM PST

Eating disorders are disorders of body, mind, brain, interpersonal function and Self. This workshop presents an overview of an integration of treatment approaches and techniques that are required to crack the complex maze of intra- and inter-personal dysfunction that characterizes these disorders. For the psychotherapist, professional skill sets need to be diverse, and the professional's personal use of self-needs to be facile and innovative. This workshop will uncover and address problems of a uniquely resistant patient population, of elusive diagnoses, and of a stagnating change process, minimizing obstacles to a complete recovery.

To register, click HERE

Discovering 'What Works' in Managing Eating Disorder Treatment Challenges
November 16, 2010 @ 1pm EST

Eating disorders are among the most misunderstood,under-diagnosed, and lethal of all the mental health disorders. Learn what sets eating disorder treatment apart from generic practice. This 'Doing What Works' webinar highlights unique professional and personal challenges facing clinicians in the management of these complex disorders, offering practicable clinical solutions.

To register, click HERE

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: Incorporating Nontraditional Methods into your Clinical Practice
October 7, 2010
Los Angeles, CA

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a type of animal assisted therapy that incorporates horses into the therapeutic process. This nontraditional form of therapy can be a great avenue for many clients struggling with a variety of issues. This workshop will provide an overview of what EAP is, how it works, and how you can integrate the ideology behind EAP into your clinical work.

Location: Pepperdine University-West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, 6100 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045

1:30am-3:30pm

Please RSVP to Sheila Sayani at Sheila.Sayani@pepperdine.edu or call (310) 568-5776

National Eating Disorders 2010 Conference: Building Bridges to Recovery
October 8-10, 2010
Marriott New York, New York

Sponsored and hosted by University Medical Center at Princeton Featured speakers: Walter Kaye, MD; Kate Tchanturia, PhD; and Janet Treasure, PhD, FRCP, FRCPsych

8:00am - 9:00am Registration and continental breakfast

9:00am - 4:00pm Learning Day workshops and luncheon

Cost: $125, CMEs and CEUs: Applied for.

Register for this event today!

REGISTER NOW for The Renfrew Center Foundation's 20th Annual Conference for Professionals, Feminist Perspectives and Beyond: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future
November 12 -14, 2010
Philadelphia, PA

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. 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; Douglas Bunnell, PhD; Carolyn Costin, MA, MEd, LMFT; William Davis, PhD; Anita Johnston, PhD; Ann Kearney-Cooke, PhD; Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN; Margo Maine, PhD; Beth Hartman McGilley, PhD; Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, MPH, RD; Judith Ruskay Rabinor, PhD; Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS; Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD; Timothy Walsh, PhD, and Stephen Wonderlich, PhD. For more information and to register, visit www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1(877) 367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org

Healing from Eating Disorders: An Educational Forum
November 18, 2010
Cherry Hill, NJ

Eating Disorder treatment professionals Shari Botwin, LCSW, Jane Shure, PhD, & Beth Winestock, PhD host this educational forum that examines why people develop eating disorders and what professionals, educators, family and friends can do about it.

Where: Jewish Community Center of Cherry Hill
1301 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ Room#206
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Fee: $25 ($30 for walk-ins)
To Register: www.SelfMatters.org or www.sharibotwin.com