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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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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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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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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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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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