FOR PATIENTS

Laurie, a working mother in recovery from an eating disorder discusses her experience with beginning therapy. (Part 2)*

FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS

Ellen Schieren, Founder of Reaching Out Against Eating Disorders discusess the services of ROAED which provides resources and referrals to patients and families who need assistance and/or lack financing.*

FOR TREATMENT PROVIDERS

Tera Lensegrav-Benson, Phd, Adolescent House, Avalon Hills, discusses several components of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy otherwise known as ACT.*

Special News Update: DSM-5

Dr. DeSarbo reviews the recently published report on the proposed changes for eating disorders and BDD for the upcoming 2013 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.

Coming in APRIL 2010 .... Coverage from the 2010 IAEDP conference from Orlando, FL; new stories of recovery; treatment advice from professionals throughout the country; training seminar in nutritional work with eating disorders, and a training seminar on medical complications with eating disorders. We will also continue with an extension for FREE General Membership through April 31, 2010. Just sign up with you e-mail address and you will have access to all archives and get updates on our website.

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