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Eating Disorders in the News

beer bellyStudy: BEER BELLY IS BIGGEST BODY ISSUE FOR MEN
New research shows that men have serious issues and that talking about your body is no longer confined to women. A major national study examining British men's attitudes to their appearance reveals that over four in five (80.7%) men regularly engage in conversation about one another's body and that most are unhappy with their muscularity. The study found that men talk most about their unhappiness with their stomach, refered to most commonly as their beer belly. The study, a collaboration between experts at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR) at UWE Bristol, The Succeed Foundation and Central YMCA, also revealed that more than 35% of men would sacrifice a year of life to achieve their ideal body weight or shape. The majority of men surveyed were unhappy with their level of muscularity - most didn't think their arms (62.8%) or chests (62.9%) were muscular enough.  Read More

  

 

Eating Disorders Assessment for Men: Exploring Gender Differences and Introducing the First Male Specific Diagnostic Instrument
- Symposium 2012 Thursday, March 22, 2012: 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Charleston SC
 Eating disorders in men has increased 250% over the last ten years. Introducing the Eating Disorder Assessment for Men (EDAM), which looks at those issues pertaining specifically to men. This presentation at iaedp Symposium 2012 examines the most pertinent factors measured on the EDAM,explores etiology, presentation and treatment of men with eating disorders.   Presenters are Ray Lemberg, PhD, and Stevie Stanford, PhD.
 
 

plump in IndiaIndia:  Plump Can Be Sexy  Size zero is boring! Vidya Balan recently declared, before she proudly flaunted her plus- size in The Dirty Picture. We can laud her for reminding us that plump women can be sexy after all. She is the first actress in the size zero era to make this statement, years after Meena Kumari, Madhubala, Vyjayantimala, Zeenat Aman, and Sridevi graced the screen with their shapely curves.  They were all women happy in their voluptuousness.  But then Kareena Kapoor stepped into the picture and made size zero fashionable, fuelling the craze for thinness already set in motion by the ' model- culture.' The rise in eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia among young Indian women is an indication of the pervasiveness of this influence. Read More 

UCSF Study Challenges Thinking on Anorexia

The standard approach to refeeding patients with anorexia nervosa -- starting with a relatively low number of calories and increasingly them very slowly -- is being challenged by new research from UCSF. Researchers have found this conservative approach, based on the long-held notion that refeeding malnourished patients too quickly can result in potentially fatal metabolic disturbances, fails to produce significant weight gain in the first week of hospitalization and can result in longer hospital stays.  Read More 

 

News Release: New iaedp Symposium 2012 Program Reveals Record Number of Workshops for Eating Disorder Treatment

More Ways Than Ever Before for Professionals to Earn CEUs

 

Pekin, Ill. (January 6, 2011) - The iaedp Foundation is pleased to announce its SymposiumSchedule QR Code 2012 program, featuring a record-setting 40 workshops and other special events March 22-25 in Charleston, South Carolina. The iaedp Foundation promises an extraordinary weekend designed by leading eating disorder professionals proud to present a warm and inclusive forum in an environment meant to inspire professionals. The program offers exploration of the latest treatment possibilities in eating disorder treatment while engaging in a weekend-long dialogue with other compassionate professionals and students. Register Here! 

Current News at iaedp!

brochure cover 2012

 

The brochure for Symposium 2012 is coming to your mailbox soon!  Here is a sneak preview for you!  Next year's Symposium promises to be better than ever!  Over 40 concurrent workshops to choose from, 4 exciting preconference sessions, 5 keynote presentations, lunch programming, an evening musical, and other special events!  Earn up to 31.5 continuing education credits!  

 

Complete program details are here!

Register here!  

 


iaedp Board of Directors News

Celebrating the end of a successful 2011, the iaedp Foundation Board of Directors has appointed 3 new board members.  Representing iaedp Chapters across the country, Michelle Gebhardt, PsyD (Illinois) and Melainie Rogers MS RD (New York) will serve on the board for 2012 and will focus on chapter development and chapter issues.  James Gresham, CEO of Timberline Knolls, has accepted a board appointment and will focus on business development and fundraising.  They will join the following leadership team members: 

 

Mary Bellofatto, MA, LMHC, CEDS(President)

Adrienne Ressler, MA,LMSW, CEDS,F.iaedp™(Immediate Past President)
Kimberly McCallum, MD, CEDS(Treasurer)

Holly Finlay, LPCC, CEDS(Secertary)
Emmett R. Bishop, MD, CEDS(Rick)
Vicki Berkus, MD, PhD, CEDS
Ralph Carson, PHD, RD
Carolyn Costin, MA, MEd, MFT, CEDS
S. Roy Erlichman, PHD, CAP, CEDS

Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MD, FAED, CEDS
Cathy Reto, PhD

James D."Buck" Runyan ,MS,LMFT,CEDS

Eva Maria Trujillo Chi Vacuan, MD, CEDS, FAED, FAAP 

Kevin Wandler, MD, CEDS
Richard (Dick) Wilson, PhD, CEDS, F.iaedp™
Bonnie Harken (Managing Director)

iaedp Quick Links

Symposium 2012 Brochure and Schedule

 

NEW:  Membership renewals or new membership applications are now online.  Don't let your membership expire.   Click here to renew or join!

iaedp™ offers the Equivalency Certification for both CEDS and CEDRD for those professionals who are able to demonstrate eating disorder proficiency and expertise through a range of equivalency requirements. 

 Do I qualify for Equivalency Certification?  NEW: Answer a few simple questions to evaluate your potential for Equivalency Certification!

 

Start planning NOW to Market Your Program or Organization at Symposium 2012! 

Contact Blanche today by sending an email to

[email protected] or 1-800-800-8126 x 83.  It's never too early to BRAND!

 

Are you looking for a new professional opportunity in the field?  Are you an employer looking to fill key positions in our field? Visit the Career Opportunities page at iaedp.com or Click Here to visit the Job Thread

 

Interested in becoming certified and joining an elite group of experienced clinicians who have demonstrated their competency in eating disorders treatment?  We have a criteria grid which will help you understand what certification is right for you! 

 

 

It is now much easier to renew your certification.  Do it online! Fill out the form, upload or fax your ceu certificates, and pay online!   Renewal Site 

here

 

Skeleton in the Closet Creator, Fritz Liedtke, has added a video to his collection.  You can view it   Here

 
President's Council

Symposium 2012

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Charleston 2012

iaedp Symposium 2012

Through the Looking Glass:  Complex Issues/Creative Solutions

Charleston Marriott

Charleston, South Carolina

March 22-25, 2012

 

Symposium 2012 will focus on the many phases of the eating disordered client's journey-- from denial and resistance to treatment and, ultimately, to recovery.  The full spectrum from disordered eating to life threatening medical complications requires skills in intervention, assessment, treatment, and relapse prevention.  Presenters from all disciplines have been asked to creatively convert the ongoing research, brain imaging, and treatment updates on eating disorders into meaningful protocols for their work with these complex disorders. Our goal is to provide training that will be helpful to clinicians in all treatment settings.

 

Download a brochure here!

    

LocationAbout Charleston  Full of traditional Southern charm and hospitality, with numerous antebellum houses and other notable colonial structures, countless charming streets full of history, guided walking and horse-drawn tours, a tropical climate, many pretty gardens and a host of tourist attractions, Charleston is a particularly compelling city.  Video about Charleston

 

 

garden gate in charlestonExperience the intimate charm and elegance found only beyond Charleston's private garden gates and historic thresholds during Historic Charleston Foundation's 65th Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens. Tickets for the spring 2012 will go on sale in November.

 

March 22 - April 21, 2012

Set amid the historic ambience of the city's Old & Historic District, this series of award-winning tours showcases Charleston's distinctive architecture, history, gardens and culture. These tours provide a rare opportunity for guests to go inside the private houses and gardens of some of America's most beautiful historic residences, dating to the 18th century.


Visit Charleston to see why it has been renowned for three centuries as "a city set in a garden." The Festival is set during the peak of the city's blooming season. Tours feature seven to 10 properties each day in one of 11 neighborhoods, dating from the American colonial period, through the antebellum and Victorian eras, to early 20th century. Beautiful architecture and lush gardens are woven throughout the historic neighborhoods of Charleston, which has consistently been named among the 10 most courteous and friendly cities in America.

Tours and events vary daily to allow you to enjoy the diversity of this unique port city which traces its origins to 1670.  More Details 

 

We invite you to join us at our 26th annual conference!  Each year the symposium delights attendees and we are confident that Symposium 2012 will be even more inspiring!  All this and a conference designed to exceed your expectations!

 

RegistrationRegister Here

 

Exhibitors and Sponsors:  Contact Blanche Williams for details [email protected]  

 

Watch for More Details to Come in This Newsletter and at www.iaedp.com

 

 

 

iaedp Organizational Members

 

 

Alexian Brothers

Avalon Hills

California Baptist University

Casa Palmera

Cedar Springs Austin

Center For Change

Center For Discovery

Delray Center

Eating Disorder Center of Denver

Fairwinds Treatment Center

Focus Healthcare of Tennessee

Loma Linda Behavioral Medicine Center

McCallum Place

New Dawn Eating Disorder Recovery Center

Oliver-Pyatt Centers

Puente de Vida

Rader Programs

Reasons Eating Disorder Center @ BHC

Rogers Memorial

Seaside Palm Beach

Selah House

Sierra Tucson

The Renfrew Center

Valenta

 

 

iaedp Committees
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The following are current iaedp Committees.  If you are interested in getting involved, please contact us by using the email link at the end of the list.
  • Awards
  • Certification
  • Communications (listserve)
  • International Relations
  • Fundraising
  • Membership and Chapters
  • Education
  • Ethics
  • Connections, Outreach, and Mentoring Committee
  • Symposium Abstract Review

Eating Disorders Legal Advocacy Forum in the News

As a followup to the meeting held at Symposium 2011 regarding reimbursement for eating disorders treatment, the Eating Disorders Legal Advocacy Forum was developed. 

The purpose of this Forum is to provide awareness, training, and tools for providers to facilitate their patients' timely access to insurance benefits so as to prevent early discharge and promote lasting recovery. As a provider who agrees to participate in this Forum, you have demonstrated your commitment to:

  • Best practices in communicating with insurance plans.
  • Aggressively pursuing the submission of claims and appeals.
  • Advocating for the length of stay which, in your opinion, is appropriate under the guidelines set by the American Psychiatric Association.

To receive an invitation to join the forum, please give us your contact information by clicking here!

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Join our Facebook page, iaedp Eating-Disorders, and receive the "Imagine Me Beyond What You See" Quote of the Day and articles/research pertaining to eating disorders compliments of the Connection, Outreach & Mentoring Committee (COMC).   Click Here to Join as a Friend

I am certified

Why is certification important? As a clinician, you have already invested in a quality education.  You may have already spent years in the eating disorders treatment field or you may be fairly new to the field.  Why in addition to your current credentials and licensing, would you need certification? It's a good question which is probably best answered by looking at the reasons others become certified. 

 

  • Dedicated to providing quality care to patients
  • Committed to the field of eating disorders and continuing education
  • Understand the complexity of eating disorders treatment and the confusion many patients and their families experience when choosing a treatment provider
  • Want a prospective patient to be confident in their professional competence because they know it will enhance the treatment process
  • Demonstrate their clinical expertise through education, experience and a rigorous examination
  • Recognized as leaders in the field of eating disorders treatment
  • Seek an affiliation within a community of professionals

Current certifications include Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS); Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD); and CEDS/CEDRD Equivalency Certification

 

Recognizing the need for specialized requirements for our International members, a CEDS Checklist for International applicants  is available here.  All CEDS and CEDRD professionals are eligible and encouraged to apply for the iaedp Approved Supervisor designation. We are currently waiving the previously required two-year wait period following receipt of the CEDS/CEDRD designation.   Read about becoming an iaedp Approved Supervisor here.

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 Buy from Gurze books, receive a discount, and help support iaedp programs! 

 

 
EATING DISORDERS:  THE JOURNAL OF TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
is edited by Leigh Cohn from Gurze Books.  As a member of iaedp, you can purchase it at a 65% discount!  IAEDP members can receive an individual print subscription for US$54 / �34. This is a 65% discount - regular price is US$153 / �92. To place orders, members can contact the Taylor and Francis Customer Service department by calling 1-800-354-1420, press "4", or
emailing [email protected]The Journal Website is:  www.tandf.co.uk/journals/UEDI.

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iaedp Committee News

 

jonna fries
Jonna Fries, PsyD

A New Year's Resolution:

BE INFORMED!

 

iaedp's Communication Committee launches its "Case-By-Case" Monthly Case Study Presentations with Discussion.  Don't miss being able to learn detailed info about how those you admire work, and contribute by sharing your input, insight and expertise.  

 

As professionals, you represent the cutting edge to your fellow eating disorder colleagues.  Start off 2012 with a focus on refining the way we approach professional collaboration and the understanding that every situation is unique and should be approached case-by-case.
Join our Case-by-Case mailing list and be included in January's One-Hour Dialogue Send an email to: Jonna Fries at [email protected]
 or 818-636-3026.

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