Eating Disorder Support - You Are Not Alone By Andrea Roe
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"It has been a blessing to be a part of this book. I pray that it will impact and inspire those who are struggling with eating disorders like so many others encouraged us as we searched for recovery. This book may be the beginning to a deeper understanding and fight for recovery for many struggling women." - Jessica Beal, 20, United States

"It's been an honor and a privilege to be a part of this book! I can only hope that my story will help to inspire those still suffering, and to help them realize they truly are not alone in the fight against this devastating disease. There are so many amazing people out there that have been affected by eating disorders. The true belief in ourselves is what makes the biggest difference in our ability to fight. There is no shame in reaching out for help, because that is the only way we can truly move on. I strongly believe that strength lies inside each and everyone of us...dig deep enough and I promise you can find the light! Life can and will go on without the demons of ed." - Sarah Kipp, 27, United States

"I feel honoured to be a part of this project. Never give up, WE all deserve to be happy, healthy and eating disorder free. You can do it!" - Kim Ratcliffe, 44, Canada

"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to contribute to others, it means so much to me. I feel honored to share my story, to let other women know they aren't alone in their struggle and yes, that there is light! Thank you Andrea for making it possible!!" - Michelle, 31, Canada

"I very much believe in giving people inspiration to continue with recovery, as I know how hard it sometimes feels when you are trying but some days it feels like you are going backwards rather than forward. I want to spread hope that recovery is possible as I can recall very vividly when I was ill that I thought I would never get better and that is why I really believe that this book will be a saving grace for so many sufferers and their families." - Nadia Lovell, 29, England

"As people read this book, they will be inspired to know that they are NOT ALONE---and those struggling with eating disorders definitely need to hear that. I am blessed to be a part of this truly amazing project." - Regina Edgar, 20, United States

"I really believe in this project, and I'm very grateful to have been given a chance to be a part of it. There are so many real people without a voice and without hope. I think this book can really give them that." - Katherine Roemer, 19, United States

"I am so excited to be part of this project, and to have the opportunity to share with others the beauty of life in recovery." - Amanda Travers Bell, 21, United States

"If you have ever felt like the only one out there struggling with an eating disorder, this book will show you very clearly that you are not. A collection of stories, poetry and artwork by those who are facing the same demons, let this book inspire you to reach out to others and share your story as well. Now you KNOW you are not alone." - Christina, 24, the Netherlands

"I am honored to be a part of this project, I can only hope this book will reach sufferers and their friends and families to let them know they are not alone, and all is not hopeless!" - Jessica, 26, United States

"As in any battle you need to gather as many soldiers as possible to fight with you. A huge part of my recovery success has been due to my boyfriend, therapist, friends & those of you like me. You taught me to find & use my inner voice and now it speaks louder than all the negative voices that the eating disorder had. You are not alone. This book, if nothing else, should teach you that." - Julie Ramirez, 35, United States

"I am sure this book will provide much needed support and help for sufferers of these misunderstood disorders. It is always important to show that recovery is possible and that eating disorders can be beaten." - Anna Paterson, 37, England, Author of Eating Disorder Recovery books, including "Anorexic"

"The courage and strength in each of the poems, stories, musical lyrics and artwork are both heartbreaking and stirring at the same time. By compiling this book of writing, Andrea is offering to those still struggling a ray of light, understanding and, above all, hope, that recovery from an Eating Disorder is possible. Congratulations on such a wonderful resource!" - Lori Henry, 24 , Canada. Author of "Silent Screams".

"I have treated eating disorders for 20 years and the one thing I know for sure is that no one can recover from this destructive disease alone. And so the title of this book certainly got my attention.
You Are Not Alone is an amazing gift waiting for anyone who is suffering with an eating disorder. This diverse collection of creative expression --- in prose, poetry and visual arts --- has the power to break through the barriers of isolation and deliver genuine hope to the reader's doorstep. Andrea Roe and her courageous co-creators offer inspiration, identification, and practical guidance that can make a real difference in readers' lives. It is a book that offers a variety of perspectives to demonstrate how individuals experience eating disorders and eating disorder recovery in unique and personal ways. Readers will not only be supported in their efforts to recover, but they will also very likely be inspired to put pen to paper or brush to canvas so that they too can creatively express their struggles and their triumphs in recovery.
I will be recommending You Are Not Alone to my clients and workshop participants for some time to come." - Thom Rutledge, LCSW. Psycho-therapist, and Author of "Embracing Fear". Co-Author of "Life Without Ed".

"You Are Not Alone is a unique compilation of stories, poems, art and even song lyrics from women suffering or recovering from eating disorders and related issues. What this wonderful collection of women amply illustrates is the global nature of the problem and how it does not discriminate by race, age or indeed gender. The author Andrea Roe has given a voice to women of all ages and from countries across the globe including the US, Canada, The Netherlands, UK and New Zealand to name a few.
Each story is different in its circumstances yet similar in the passion and emotion that flows from words born out of the pain and isolation each contributor has suffered and yet these poignant stories and poems combine to convey a message of strength, courage and hope.
The title "You Are Not Alone" speaks for itself. This chorus of strong voices will provide other sufferers out there with a real sense of community and that there are others who understand and share their burden. This book, which may be disturbing at times for those who do not understand the complexity of the various manifestations of eating disorders, will leave the reader with a different perspective on those that suffer. These women are not weak victims, they are strong survivors. They deserve our admiration for the inspiration they provide. I recommend anyone touched directly or indirectly by an eating disorder to read this book and feel the power of these wonderful women.
As Whitney Johnson proclaims in her poem "Dear Enemy" - "You will not win oh enemy of mine, I will fight you until the end." - Jocelyn Golden. Author of "Learning To Be Me - My Twenty Three Year Battle with Bulimia".

"You Are Not Alone is long overdue. As a survivor/activist myself, I have steadily maintained that if I could heal from anorexia and bulimia, depression and anxiety disorder, literally anyone can heal. Now, here in the pages of You Are Not Alone, an international chorus of courageous fighters spreads this life-saving, life-giving message to any woman who needs to hear it. The stories shared here show us all that there are as many paths to recovery as there are unique souls walking that path. But that does not in any way dilute the fundamental truth – that any woman who wants recovery badly enough - from whatever holds her down - will FIND A WAY. We are strong. We are wise. And we are ALL beautiful, just as we are. So if you are out there, fighting your way through to hope, read this book and don’t give up – life is a choice, and your life is so worth fighting for! much love" - Shannon Cutts. Founder of "Key to Life: unlocking the door to hope". Singer, songwriter, recording artist, speaker, youth mentor, and eating disorder survivor.

"You Are Not Alone, by Andrea Roe, is a compilation of the writings of thirty-four women that are co-authors to this book and of varying ages. It has been written to provide insights, encouragements, and support to those that now struggle with an eating disorder. This book has also been written in order to raise awareness on eating disorders that stem from abuse.
Each of the stories are written in a detailed manner. They each carry with them some strong emotions. Yet, it is a book I feel will help other women. These women write of the horrors of abuse and the effects it had on their eating habits. Each of them carries a story that has the capability to touch the hearts of those struggling with eating disorders and such.
"Painted Desert," by Geri Karlstrom, tells the readers that although they are struggling, there is always hope. In essence, it is the hope that she runs to and finds courage. Jessica Beal wrote a poem titled, “Future?” In this poem, she writes of how everything looks to the loved ones of the woman. She writes from their perspective and talks of hope once again. I recommend this book to any person that has ever had to deal with an eating disorder, as well as to their loved ones. The women that have written their stories in this book are truly courageous, for they have taken but a moment to sit down and write of encouragement, hope, and courage. " - Kelli G. Deister. BellaOnline's Child Abuse Editor, Author of three books on domestic violence and abuse.

"You Are Not Alone comprises a collection of short stories, poems and images, wich all give insight into personal feelings, thoughts and fears of 34 women, suffering from eating disorders. The stories are as variable and unique, as the ways, the women have chosen to overcome the eating disorder and strike a new path back to life. Very often the feeling of hopelessness leads to isolation, and isolation very often kills any ray of hope. I very much hope and believe that the book will reassure others suffering from eating disorders, to overcome isolation and keep fighting their way back to life - you are not alone!
Every story is unique and communicates hope, every author is telling a passage of a singular life, each contribution encourages to keep on fighting, and the continuous message precisely is what is said in its title: you are not alone." - Miriam Liedvogel. Editor in Chief at Hungrig-Online.de, the biggest German internet-forum on eating disorders.

"This book was written by a vast variety of individuals who have recovered or are in strong recovery from eating disorders. The book contains poetry, testimonies, artwork, and inspirational thoughts. The book is very, very powerful! I would highly recommend this to anyone who has struggled even the slightest bit with food or self image concerns. The best part is that along with the book exists an online support network and monthly newsletter. This online newsletter is the richest in content that I have ever subscribed to. The author, Andrea Roe, is personally invested in the lives of everyone who chooses to share their story with her! Recovery is possible." - Angela Cononie, USA.

 

 

 
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Information on Eating Disorders

Caring Online
www.caringonline.com

CaringOnline provides resources to help you, or someone you love who suffers from negative body image or any eating disorder.

Something Fishy
www.somethingfishy.org

Something-Fishy provides information on Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-Eating Disorder (Compulsive Overeating), EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified), related topics, plus much more, and most important of all, it provides support to everyone affected by Eating Disorders, and their loved-ones.

Pale Reflections
www.pale-reflections.com

Pale Reflections is an online community for everyone affected by Eating Disorders and provides information on Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-Eating Disorder (Compulsive Overeating), EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified), Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and much more.

Bulimia.com (Gürze Books)
www.bulimia.com

Bulimia.com specializes in information about eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder, plus related topics such as body image and Obesity. This website offers books at discounted prices, articles about eating disorders, newsletters, and links to treatment facilities, organizations, other websites, and much more.

Eating Disorder Referral
www.edreferral.com

EDReferral.com provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. This site provides assistance, in the form of information and resources, to those suffering with eating disorders to get them started on the road to recovery and healthy living.

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

NEDA is the largest not-for-profit organization in the US working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image & weight issues.

The Joy Project - Where Hope Takes Root
www.joyproject.org

The Joy Project is a non-profit, grassroots organization that aims to provide support, information, resources, and advocacy for those recovering from and affected by eating disorders. This website offers a lot of helpful information for individuals struggling with eating disorders, and also their loved ones who support them.

National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)
www.nedic.ca

NEDIC is a Canadian, non-profit organization, established in 1985 to provide information and resources on eating disorders and weight preoccupation. Our goal is to promote healthy lifestyles that allow people to be fully engaged in their lives.

Eating Disorders Information
www.eating-disorder-information.com

Eating-Disorder-Information provides information on Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, other eating disorders, and related topics, such as Eating Disorders in Men, Sport and Eating Disorders, Self-Harm, Sexual Abuse, and more - from a recovered anorexic and bulimic.

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Personal Websites: Women affected by Eating Disorders share their Stories, Poems, Art and Music

Shannon Cutts is a professional singer and survivor of a fifteen year battle with anorexia, bulimia, depression and anxiety disorder. Shannon wants to reach out through music to build bridges of hope and encouragement to those who need it. Shannon's debut CD, Modern Day Eve packs into one 12-song CD every drop of wisdom, inspiration and encouragement Shannon herself drew upon to overcome her life-threatening battle with her eating disorder and begin to live the life she'd always dreamed of!

Caring Angels is a supportive online forum for anyone affected by eating disorders.

Geri's Recovery Music - If you, or someone you love, suffer from eating disorders, anorexia or bulimia, child abuse, spousal abuse, depression or addiction issues, this music is just for you! "Eating disorders have devastated my life since I went on my first diet at age nine. I believe that child abuse and trauma were partly the cause of my compulsive overeating, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders. I hope by sharing my recovery story and music you will find a friend who understands and the courage to reach out for help." People from all over the world have felt hope and understanding from Geri's inspirational song lyrics. Geri's story and song lyrics are featured in "You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders."

At War With Ana is an inspirational eating disorder recovery website by a young woman from England named Lucie, who used to struggle with eating disorders and is now recovered. She created this site to provide support for anyone who is fighting to free themselves of their eating disorder. Lucie also shares her wonderful and inspirational poems about her struggles and most importantly about her recovery. Some of her poems are also featured in "You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders" Volume II.

Leslie Lipton - As a freshman in high school, Leslie fell into anorexia. Today, fully recovered, Leslie has become an advocate for eating disorder awareness and prevention, helping those people who are either suffering with an eating disorder or are involved with someone who is afflicted. .

Anna Paterson lived for 14 years with chronic anorexia and thought she could never recover. Today, Anna is healthy and fully recovered and sees herself on a mission to provide help and support to those still struggling to help them beat their eating disorder. Anna wrote a book about her own experiences with eating disorders called "Anorexic", and she is also the author of self-help books for sufferers and their families, and novels on eating disorders. Anna's story is featured in "You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders."

Laurie Daily is a professional singer, who has dedicated her music to eating disorder recovery. All of the songs on Laurie's CDs relate to her own journey from eating disorders to health in hopes to inspire others to live a life free from anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive eating. Laurie is also a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and the director of Harmony Grove in California, a low cost treatment alternative and non-clinical transitional living house for women overcoming disordered eating. Laurie's song lyrics are featured in "'You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders."

Discovering The Monster Within by Pat Burkley, who struggled with anorexia and bulimia for 40 years, and today, she is recovered!!! She wrote a book about her 40-year battle with eating disorders and her amazing recovery -- "Discovering the Monster Within". Since undergoing treatment and the start of recovery, Pat has had a passion to reach out, teach, help, support and encourage anyone with the disease or anyone treating this disease. Pat's story is also featured in "You Are Not Alone" Volume II.

Dare To Hope - Hope To Transform is a website by a recovering anorexic named Tina, who is a true inspiration! She speaks out about her eating disorder and supports others. In order to raise eating disorder awareness, she designs, paints, and sells T-shirts around her campus and online. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing, Tina!! Tina is also a contributor to the book "You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders" Volume II.

Recovery Through Art - by Mara McWilliams, who is an amazing artist and expresses herself through painting and poetry. If you or someone you love suffers from bipolar disorder or any other mental illness, you may find Mara's work to be specially poignant for you. Mara is in recovery with a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and anorexia. Her ultimate goal is to educate our society that through proper diagnosis, treatment, therapy, love, support, and understanding, recovery is possible. Please remember, as with any other illness, educating ourselves about our disorder is extremely important. Mara's paintings are featured in "You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders."

Suite 101.com Eating Disorders - Up-to-date information an many facets of disordered eating, while focusing on hope and recovery -- from Lori Henry, a recovered bulimic. Feel free to join Lori with your opinions and questions in the discussion forums. Let us shed some light and learn to live in balance! Lori is also the author of the book "Silent Screams", a collection of poems at the core of her journey in recovering from bulimia. Lori's recovery poems are featured in "You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders" Volume I and II.

One Life, Sharing The Key To Hope is an inspirational website from Jessica, who herself recovered from an eating disorder. This is a place to come, receive and give encouragement to others through the process of overcoming the eating disorder. "We have only one life to live and spending that time in an eating disorder limits our ability to truly enjoy life." Jessica's story is featured in "You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders."

Live Out Loud is a wonderful website from a young woman who has recovered from an eating disorders. Thank you so much for sharing your inspirational story and for showing others still struggling that eating disorders can be beaten! "I used to wish for things to change, and then I realized for things to change, I had to do the changing." Her story is also featured in "You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders" Volume I and one of her poems is featured in "You Are Not Alone" Volume II.

Jenni Schaefer is a singer, songwriter, speaker and author of the book "Life Without Ed: How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can To"', an autobiography, which tells Jenni's own struggles with an eating disorder.

Life Without Ed Jewelry by Sue Gillerlain ---- Sue designs "Life Without Ed" jewelry to raise eating disorder awareness and to help and support those with eating disorders. A portion of all sales are donated to NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association).

Anorexia: Getting Better Step By Step provides help with recovery from this eating disorder through information, advice and tips, plus support from other (recovering) anorexics. Christina, who is in recovery from an eating disorder, also shares her own struggles and what helps her to stay motivated to keep on believing in herself to beat this disorders. Christina's story is featured in "You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders."

Kim's Recovery Website - Kim shares her personal experience with having an eating disorder. "Living without anorexia controlling my life is such a wonderful feeling, and an even better feeling, knowing I have control of my life!!" Kim's story is featured in "You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders."

Dreamer-Girl is a great website with poems, artwork plus information on eating disorders and the media from LA Crompton, who herself successfully recovered from an eating disorder she battled with for 10 years. LA has been working to help others achieve freedom from weight obsession and is also the author of the book "Weight Of The Looking Glass", which tells the story of her journey from becoming anorexic, developing bulimia as a result of working as a model, and her recovery. It is told in poetry form and covers the emotional aspects of hunger, appetite and weight obsession. LA's poems are featured in "You Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating Disorders."

Learning To Be Me - A place where anyone directly or indirectly touched by bulimia or any eating disorder can come to feel some support and comfort in community. "Learning To Be Me - My Twenty Three Year Battle with Bulimia" the book tells the story of Jocelyn Golden's eating disorder battle and recovery with complete honesty and openness.

Michelle Hope shares her journey and recovery from bulimia. Now that she is recovered, it is her passion to help others recover as well. "With the help of a wonderful professional coach, I recently recovered from 14 years of bulimia and a lifetime struggling with depression, anxiety, panic, and rage. Even more recently, I made the commitment to spend the rest of my life helping others to do the same."

Skinny Boy - The first book about anorexia from the male perspective - Many books have been written about the female experience with eating disorders, but "Skinny Boy" is the only, first-person account of how a young man overcame anorexia, a growing epidemic among males.

Eve's Rib Clothing promotes positive body image in females --- love your body already! A portion of every Eve's Rib Purchase goes directly to the National Eating Disorders Associatesion (NEDA). Thank you for your help and support!

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Therapists Specialized on Eating Disorders & Eating Disorder Treatment Centers in the US and Canada

A Place Of Hope - The Center for Counseling & Health Resources (http://www.aplaceofhope.com) provides an individual, one-one-one, counseling experience for individuals with eating disorders. Even with this individualized level of care, their Intensive Recovery Programs are offered at a fraction of the cost of most in-patient, hospital-based programs for Depression, Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues, and Sexual Addiction. Location: Seattle, Washington.

Thom Rutledge, LCSW. Psychotherapist, and Author of many books including "Embracing Fear: How to Turn What Scares Us Into Our Greatest Gift". Thom is also the Co-Author of "Life Without Ed - How One Woman Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too". For more information, please visit Thom's website.

Dr. Anita Johnston, Ph.D. (www.dranitajohnston.com), is the Director of the Anorexia & Bulimia Center of Hawaii and an expert in treating a wide range of eating disorders. She is also the author of "Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling" which has been published in five languages. "If you have not read this book, I encourage you to do so -- it was very helpful to me while I was struggling with my eating disorder" - Andrea Roe.

A Weigh Out (www.aweighout.com) specializes in working with people who struggle with eating disorders. Their goal is to provide new information, Telephone Coaching Services, Telephone Seminars and Therapy (therapy offered only in Greater Cincinnati) to people who are looking for a way out of the self-defeating cycle of diets and out-of control eating. A Weigh Out is located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Angela R. Wurtzel, MA Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist (www.angelawurtzelmft.com) specializes in the psychological treatment and guidance for women of all ages working to overcome eating disorders, self-injury and compulsive shopping. Her expertise lies in the emotional and personal development of each person she works with. She helps individuals to identify underlying feelings and emotions, and to express them with out needing to harm themselves. Angela's goal is to help her clients achieve a life free from destructive tendencies.

Stacie McKenna-Crochet, LCSW (www.staciecrochet.com) is committed to helping people overcome addiction to alcohol and/or drugs, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and other stresses that affect all of us at some time in our lives. Through her private practice, which is located in Austin, Texas, Stacie offers confidential services for all diversities and issues and welcomes individuals age 13 and older, couples, families and groups.

Carolyn Costin, MFT, MA (www.carolyncostin.com) provides individual therapy, group therapy, residential treatment, day treatment, intensive outpatient treatment for eating disorders. Carolyn, who is also the autho or "The Eating Disorder Sourcebook", recovered herself from anorexia nervosa over twenty years ago. Her own recovery is a primary factor in her understanding of and establishing empathy with her clients. The combination of her personal experience and extensive training as both a therapist and an educator have given her a special aptitude for grasping the underlying conflict, stresses, perceptions, distortions and self-worth issues involved in disordered eating and related issues.

Alta Mira Sausalito (www.altamirarecovery.com) offers internationally recognized, private, world-class centers in resort settings for life recovery and self-discovery. Alta Mira's Healing Programs are personalized to each individual's needs.

Magnolia Creek Residential Treatment Center (www.magnolia-creek.com) is a ten-bed facility exclusively dedicated to treating adult women who are struggling with anorexia, bulimia, or exercise/eating disorders not otherwise specified. Their program is designed to provide a complete treatment experience, addressing the medical, psychological, nutritional, spiritual, and relational needs of our residents. Location: Alabama, United States.

InnerSolutions (www.innersolutions.net) is a counceling service dedicated to helping people heal from food, weight and body issues. We base our philosophy on our personal experiences of overcoming weight problems and the knowledge that diets do not work. Inner Solutions teaches people how to live with food. Weight gain or obsession is really a symptom of inner pain, not a lack of knowledge or willpower. We help people look beyond their symptoms and into the real issues that have caused them to overeat in the first place.

Harmony Grove (www.harmony-grove.com) is a non-clinical transitional living house for women overcoming disordered eating, based in San Diego, California. "We work with women overcoming anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, compulsive eating, and all variations of eating disorders. It is a recovery based place to stay while learning new eating and self-care behaviors. Many of our staff members are recovered as well, so we do understand this challenge." - Laurie Daily, Director of Harmony Grove and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist.

Milestones Program (www.milestonesprogram.org) provides residential as well as day treatment programs for individuals suffering with Compulsive Overeating, Bulimia, Anorexia, and related disorders. We are a therapeutic community whose mission is to offer a supportive environment from which to begin a new way of life... a life way we refer to as "recovery." Milestones is located in Cooper City, Florida.

Selah House (www.selahhouse.net) provides a full range of treatment options for adult women (age 18 and older) who are suffering from the effects of an eating disorder, in whatever form that has manifested. Selah House is located in Anderson, Indiana.

Rader Programs (www.raderprograms.com) - The treatment staff at Rader Programs has been providing the highest quality eating disorders treatment for over 20 years. Our staff of caring and experienced professionals, many who are recovering themselves, assist the affected individual and their family in developing a life long program for recovery. Rader Programs is located in Calabasas, California. "It's not your fault. You are not alone. We can help. Willpower alone does not work because it's a disease."

Remuda Ranch (www.remudaranch.com) is dedicated exclusively to the treatment of anorexia, bulimia and related issues. All program components are blended with a Biblically-based, non-dominational Christian perspective. Each resident is treated by a team of professionals including a psychiatric and primary care provider, registered dietitian, Master's trained therapist, psychologist and registered nurse. The professional staff equips each resident with the right tools to live a healthy, productive life. Remuda Ranch is located in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Shoreline Center (www.shoreline-eatingdisorders.com) provides treatment and recovery services for eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. Accepting international clients. Los Angeles, California.

Fairwinds Treatment Centre in Clearwater, Florida (www.fairwindstreatment.com) provides an attractive alternative to a hospital or hospital based program, while remaining cost efficient in comparison to other treatment alternatives. Thoughtfully designed and tastefully decorated to create a gracious home-like setting, Fairwinds provides the ideal environment for healing. The philosophy of Fairwinds is to offer a source of strength and support to facilitate change within the individual. Treatment stresses growth and development in family, social, academic, vocational, and spiritual realms. Thus, a new and vital foundation for a meaningful and productive life is established.

The Renfrew Center (www.renfrewcenter.com) specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and related mental health issues. Our comprehensive approach to mental health issues is backed by experienced senior staff members specializing in the psychology of women. Treatment is designed to be collaborative rather than imposed, and our innovative programs emphasize the value and healing potential of healthy interpersonal relationships. Renfrew Center locations: Wilton, CT; Coconut Creek, FL; Ridgewood, NJ; New York, NY; Bryn Mawr, PA; Philadelphia, PA.

Walden Behavioral Care (www.waldenbehavioralcare.com) provides a complete "continuum of care" for treating patients with eating disorders and psychiatric disorders, while also integrating medical, behavioral and nutritional care. This whole-health approach helps achieve lasting results for those who seek a meaningful recovery. Waltham, Massachusetts.

Mercy Ministries (www.mercyministries.com) exists to provide opportunities for young women to experience God's love, forgiveness and life-transforming power. Mercy Ministries is a non-profit organization designed to assist and meet the needs of young women who face life-controlling problems such as drug and alcohol abuse, addictions, depression, eating disorders and unplanned pregnancy. Mercy Ministries locations: Nashville, Tennessee; Monroe, Luisiana; St. Louis, Montana. Mercy Ministries in Canada (www.mercycanada.com) is located in Surrey, British Columbia.

Karen Cook (www.karencookcounselling.com) has over fourteen years of counselling experience in private practice working alongside women in a variety of their life's concerns and difficulties. She is also specialized on helping women struggling with eating disorders. Langley, British Columbia.

Hopewell Eating Disorder Support Centre in Ottawa, Ontario (www.hopewell.on.ca) offers direct support services and ongoing programs while working closley with hospital programs, therapists, and other agencies that assist people with eating disorders. Hopewell's mission is to offer support, and information to people affected by an eating disorder and to heighten the public's awareness of eating disorders.

St. Paul's Hospital Eating Disorder Program (www.stpaulseatingdisorders.ca) is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, and provides teritiarty and quaternary services for adults (17 years and older) for the province of British Columbia. Its mandate includes clinical services, education, research, and outreach activities supporting a network of services spanning all regions of the province.

Westwind Eating Disorder Recovery Centre (www.westwind.mb.ca) provides counselling & treatment for individuals suffering from anorexia, bulimia and related disorders in a home-like atmosphere, significantly different from the institutional format of traditional hospitals and clinics. Treatment is collaborative rather than imposed, uses various interactive techniques and is individualized and personal. Westwind is located in Brandon, Manitoba.

BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorders
(www.bridgepointcenter.ca) is a non-profit, community-based organization. They work in partnership with Heartland Health Region and Saskatchewan Health. BridgePoint is a part of the continuum of services for eating disorders offered in the Province of Saskatchewan and is funded by Saskatchewan Health.

Beau Cote (www.beaucote.ca) is a residential centre exclusively devoted to helping women aged 19 and over in their struggle with anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating/binge eating and other related disorders. Bowen Island, BC.

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Websites on Sexual Abuse and Rape

Broken Spirits
www.brokenspirits.com

Broken Spirits is an online community and support group that focuses on aiding both current and past victims of child abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. This website is an interactive, personal support related website dedicated to helping each other through the pain and fear of an abusive relationship. It provides a comprehensive International Directory of shelters, hotlines and organizations that can provide help for potential victims. In addition to the national abuse resource listing is a comprehensive discussion forum where users can create their own virtual identity within complete confidentiality.

After Silence
www.aftersilence.org

After Silence is a community designed to help survivors communicate in the recovery of rape, and sexual abuse; and to support, empower, validate, and educate survivors of rape and sexual abuse, as well as secondary survivors. The core of this website is a community where survivors come together online in a mutually supportive environment.

Whitedove's Nest
www.whitedovesnest.com

Whitedove's Nest is dedicated to survivors of sexual abuse and those that support them. It provides information on sexual abuse, personal stories, articles, inspiration and help to those affected by sexual abuse, rape and molestation.

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
www.rainn.org

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. Among its programs, RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE. This nationwide partnership of more than 1,100 local rape treatment hotlines provides victims of sexual assault with free, confidential services around the clock.

Joshua Childrens Foundation www.joshuachildrensfoundation.org

Joshua Childrens Foundation provides information and links to help in the healing process of victims of sexual child abuse. Whether you are a child or an adult survivor of childhood sexual child abuse, you can find helpful sources and suggestions on our website to help in your healing.

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Websites on Self-Harm

RecoverYourLife.com
www.recoveryourlife.com

RecoverYourLife.com is one of the biggest and best Self-Harm Communities on the Internet. Communicate with other members and realize you are not alone. Whether you want help in reducing or stopping your Self-Harm, or you just aren't ready yet, everyone is welcome here. RecoverYourLife's members have proved many thousands of times that Self-Harm can be beaten and that there is hope.

LifeSIGNS (Self-Injury Guidance & Network Support)
www.selfharm.org

LifeSIGNS is a voluntary organization that raises awareness about the syndrome of self-injury in the UK and beyond. LifeSIGNS provides much needed information and training to organizations; offering unique services not available from any other voluntary organizations.

S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends)
www.safe-alternatives.com or www.selfinjury.com

S.A.F.E. Alternatives (Self-Abuse Finally Ends) is a nationally recognized treatment approach, professional network and educational resource base, which is committed to helping you and others achieve an end to self-injurious behavior.

The National Self Harm Network (NSHN)
www.nshn.co.uk

The NSHN was formed over 10 years ago with the prime objective of supporting those people who self-harm. Young People and Self-Harm www.selfharm.org.uk This site is a key information resource for young people who self-harm, their friends and families, and professionals working with them.

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Website on Suicide Help:

National Hopeline Network
www.hopeline.com

If you - or someone you know - are in crisis and are having thoughts about suicide, please call 1.800.SUICIDE (784-2433) immediatley. Your call will be connected to a certified crisis center closest to your calling locationg which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by highly trained crisis line workers.

The Glendon Association
www.glendon.org

The Glendon Association is a non-profit organization in Santa Barbara that is dedicated to raising awareness about suicde and the prevention of suicide.

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