An estimated 15 million individuals are affected by binge/compulsive/emotional eating disorders and many struggle with overweight and obesity issues. Attend this powerful conference to hear the latest evidence-based prevention & research, how to bridge to the clinic, deal with the shame surrounding disordered eating, and learn skills for working with affect intolerance, body image issues, an intuitive eating model, and much more. CEUs are available for the entire program.

Presenters included nationally recognized speakers Cynthia Bulik, PhD Mary Boggiano, PhD Deb Burgard, PhD Kathy Kater, LCSW Margo Maine, PhD Michelle May, MD Michael Levine, PhD Amy Pershing, LMSW Mark Schwartz, ScD Ellen Shuman Roberta Pearle Lamb, MPH, RD And others.

iaedp Symposium 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010 - Sunday, March 14, 2010

The Walt Disney Swan Resort
800-227-1500 or 407-934-4000
1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), FL 32830

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The Renfrew Center Foundation Presents
The 2010 Spring Seminar Series For Professionals
(offering 6 CEUs)

This year, The Renfrew Center Foundation has planned a series of two advanced, day-long training seminars addressing core issues in the treatment of eating disorders. Refer to the schedule below to determine which eating disorder expert will be in your city and what specific topic will be covered.

Insatiable Hungers: Eating Disorders, Chemical Dependency and Depression in Women.
Presented by: Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS, National Training Director, The Renfrew Center Foundation.

Dates and locations:
Raleigh, NC – March 26;
Long Island, NY – May 14;
Cleveland, OH – May 21

Hungers of the Soul: Spirituality, Hope, and Forgiveness in the Treatment of Eating Disorders. Presented by Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD, National Training Manager, The Renfrew Center Foundation

Dates and Locations: I
Indianapolis, IN – April 16;
Albany, NY – April 30;
Boston, MA – June 4

For more information or to register, visit http://www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org

Eating Disorders
Date/Time: June 22, 2010; 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Presenters: Dr. Carl Christensen, MD, Ph.D.; Addictionologist;
and Lori Perpich, TLLP, MS

Clinical Behavioral Psychology; cognitive behavioral therapist and EDEN program facilitator. Description: This program will examine the evidence that eating disorders are true biopsychosocial diseases, similar to chemical dependency. It will define various eating disorders and their consequences, explore neurobiological theories of addiction, discuss screening tools used for eating disorders, and provide information on treatment options and resources for eating disorders. This program is part of the FREE, annual Dawn Farm Education Series. All programs are free and open to all; people with a personal or a professional interest are all welcome.

Cost/Registration/CE: Free. Registration is not required. 1.5 hours of free C.E. approved by MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) is offered for each workshop. A certificate to document attendance is provided on request.

Sponsor: The Education Series is organized by Dawn Farm, a non-profit community of programs providing a continuum of chemical dependency services. Contact information: For information, please contact Matt Statman, Education Series Coordinator, at 734-485-8725 or info@dawnfarm.org, or see http://www.dawnfarm.org/edseries.html.

LOCATION: St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Education Center, 5305 Elliott Drive, Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197

Symposium 2010 Behind Closed Doors:  Face to Face with Clients

March 11-14, 2010 (preconference trainings on March 10)
Walt Disney's Swan Resort
Orlando, FL

Conference Details
Commemorating our 25th year, extensive planning is dedicated to making this the best conference of the year!  The format has changed this year.  Each morning (Thurs-Sun) begins with  3 hour in-depth presentations.  On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, a Keynote Session from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm followed by two hour sessions to conclude the day.  The conference will close at noon on Sunday.

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Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee
7th Annual Forum

Sex, Love and Eating Disorders:
The Hunger for Connection
with Keynote Speaker, Anita Johnston, Ph.D.

Saturday April 10, 2010, at
Lipscomb University in
Nashville, TN.

We are excited and honored to announce our keynote for 2010: Anita Johnston, Ph.D. Senior Expert Clinical Consultant to the Focus Healthcare Eating Disorders Program in Tennessee and Founder and Clinical Director of the ‘Ai Pono Intensive Out-patient Eating Disorders Programs in Honolulu. In 1986, she developed Hawaii’s first in-patient eating disorders treatment program at Kahi Mohala Hospital and has been the Co-founder and Director of the Anorexia & Bulimia Center of Hawaii since 1982.

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Multi-service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA)
15th National Conference

Getting Unstuck: Revitalizing the Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders
April 30-May 1, 2010
Sheraton Hotel, Needham, MA

At the end of the MEDA Conference, participants will 1.) understand the utility of self-disclosure in the therapeutic setting 2.) identify the role of advocacy in decision-making; 3.) differentiate between the unique treatment needs of vulnerable populations struggling with eating disorders; 4.) understand the latest medical, psychological and nutritional advancements in the treatment of eating disorders

Keynote: David Treadway, Ph.D.
Endnote: Kitty Westin, MA, LP

There are 3 ways to register:
1) Online at www.medainc.org/events/conference.asp
2) Download the brochure at www.medainc.org/events and fax back to 617.558.1771
3) Download the brochure at www.medainc.org/events and mail to 92 Pearl Street Newton, MA 02458

For more information call 617.558.1881 x12 or visit www.medainc.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 from
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 www.renfrew.org or contact Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383 or dlucker@renfrew.org.

If you know of a conference or workshop that is not listed please email mark@gurze.net