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Upcoming Exciting Conference - Tuesday, January 18, 2011

 

11th Annual Symposium for the Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders
 
Thursday & Friday, February 17-18, 2011
UT Southwestern Medical Center
T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building Auditorium
Dallas, Texas

Jointly Sponsored By
The Elisa Project and UT Southwestern Department of Internal Medicine and the Office of Continuing Medical Education

Registration
The registration fee entitles the participant admission to the conference, all course materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks during the meeting.
$195 for Both Days  |  $125 for Single Day
 
Educational Objectives
Foster an appreciation of the advances in treatment, prevention and research techniques for individuals suffering from eating disorders Examine empirical evidence highlighting the role of family-based therapy in the treatment of eating disorders and relapse prevention Review current knowledge on developmental factors that are believed to influence eating disorder development across the lifespan Illustrate the science of body weight and health, and present an evidence-based rationale for the Health-at-Every-Size paradigm Explain recent empirical and clinical findings on specialized treatment techniques suited to commonly seen groups of eating disorder patients Understand risk factors and treatment issues unique to special populations of individuals with eating disorders, including athletes and individuals with comorbid medical conditions Identify early warning signs, diagnosis criteria, and the referral process for integrative treatment of patients with eating disorders.< /div>
If you are interested in being a Symposium Exhibitor, please contact Stephanie Rushing, Co-Director of Programs and Education.
 
 
For more information about the symposium, visit our website or call us at 214.369.5222.
 
 
 
 
 Announcements
Upcoming Canadian Conference in May - Monday, January 24, 2011

The National Eating Disorder Information Centre’s (NEDIC) third bi-annual conference

 Body-Image and Self-Esteem: Shades of Grey
May 2 - 3, 2011, 89 Chestnut Conference Centre, Toronto, ON
  
Early-bird registration until March 25, 2011.
 
 
Engaging, practical and insightful experts will provide MORE than TEN strategies to improve body-image and self-esteem in thought provoking workshops:
 
Topics include:·        Mindfulness and emotional development
·        Ontario’s new Health and Phys Ed curriculum
·        Weight -focused bullying
·        Male athletes: weight and shape issues
·        Binge – eating: understanding and working with it
·        Packaging Girlhood: media and marketing influences on girls
·        Body- image issues among adult women
·        Social inequities and weight and shape issues
·        Media literacy: hands-on learning for boys and girls
·        Disordered eating and substance use/abuse
See the whole program at www.nedic.ca
 
Take part in discussions that address the important issues:
 
·        Challenges associated with conflicting health messaging about nutrition, physical activity and disordered eating
·        The connection between positive body-image, self-concept and increased youth participation and leadership
·        Evidence-based strategies for building resilience to body-based problems in boys and girls
 
 
In partnership with Presenting Sponsor, the Dove Self Esteem Fund
 Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and the University of Toronto
 Faculty of Physical and Health Education
 
 
 Announcements
THE 21ST ANNUAL RENFREW CENTER FOUNDATION’S CONFERENCE FOR PROFESSIONALS - Thursday, January 20, 2011

THE Feminist Relational Perspectives and Beyond:
The Next Generation

Philadelphia Airport Marriott
November 11-13, 2011

Click Here for the Call For Proposals

The field of eating disorders continues to develop and evolve. The numerous accomplishments of the last several decades lay a strong foundation for significant contributions in the future. In recognition of this fact, the 21st Annual Conference is dedicated to “The Next Generation” of clinicians and researchers, of theory and data, and of treatment, prevention and advocacy.

Topics to be explored include:

  • Neuroscience Applications
  • Empirically Supported Treatments and Empirically Supported Relationships
  • Mentoring, Supervision and Clinical Growth
  • Mindfulness
  • Family Based Approaches
  • Treatment Motivation
  • Traits and Temperament: Implications for Treatment
  • Significance of Resilience for Patients and Therapists
  • Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder
  • Use of the Internet in Treatment and Prevention

For more information call Debbie Lucker at 1-877-367-3383.

 

 
 
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Thank you to everyone who made it out for our information session!
 
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