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on Eating Disorders 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. Iceberg
- Eating Disorder Self Help
www.eatingdisorderselfhelp.com
Iceberg provides support for sufferers of eating disorders (ED) along
the path to recovery. Much like an iceberg, it is not the visible symptoms of
ED that are the majority of the problem. A significant part of the ED is hidden
in the underlying condition and this must be addressed carefully during the recovery
process. Eating Disorder Hope
www.EatingDisorderHope.com
Eating Disorder Hope offers hope, information and resources to those suffering
from eating disorders, their treatment providers and loved ones by providing information,
groups, articles, virtual library, books, treatment options and events for individuals
struggling with bulimia, anorexia and binge-eating disorders. 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. .:. GO
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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. She is also the author of
"Beating
Ana - How to Outsmart Your Eating Disorder and Take Your Life Back" and
the founder of MentorCONNECT
- a pro-recovery community where relationships replace eating disorders. June
Alexander is an author, speaker, journalist and eating disorder survivor from
Australia. Lori
Hanson is an author, speaker, consultant. Lori battled with bulimia and her
self-image for 34 years. She shares her story and approach to recovery in her
book, "It Started With Pop-Tarts...An Alternative Approach to Winning the
Battle of Bulimia." Barbara
Niven, one of Hollywood's busiest actresses, opens up about her experiences
with eating disorders and the pressure to be perfect. Cheryl
Kerrigan is the author of "Telling Ed NO!", speaker and more importantly
an eating disorder survivor. Patrick
Bergstrom is the founder of the movement "I Chose To Live" and an
eating disorder recovery activist. LeAnne
Brogan, author of "Inside Amy," shares her experiences with eating
disorders and recovery. Laurie
Glass is a recovered anorexic who has a passion to support those with eating
disorders. Leslie
Lipton is fully recovered from anorexia and is an advocate for eating disorder
awareness. 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." (Volume 1) Laurie
Daily is a professional singer, who has dedicated her music to eating disorder
recovery. She 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." (Volume 1) Monica
Ibarra-Robbins is a survivor of a 27year battle with eating disorders committed
to inspiring and encouraging others to express their emotions through Words, Art
and Images. Kate
Le Page, author of "Goodbye
Ana" (a poetry collection) is passionate about reducing the stigma and
widespread ignorance surrounding eating disorders. Jessica,
who is recovered from eating disorders, is the creator of "One Life, Sharing
The Key To Hope." Her story is featured in "You
Are Not Alone - The Book Of Companionship For Women Struggling With Eating
Disorders." (Volume 1) Jessica
P, who recovered from eating disorders, is the founder of "Live Out Loud."
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 2. Jenni
Schaefer, who is recovered from her eating disorders, is singer, songwriter,
speaker and author of the book "Life
Without Ed" and "Goodbye Ed, Hello Me." Jenni's is also a contributor
to "You
Are Not Alone" Volume 2. Jocelyn
Golden is the author of "Learning To Be Me - My Twenty Three Year Battle with
Bulimia." Gary
Grahl is the author of "Skinny Boy" - about his struggles with and
recovery from anorexia. .:. GO TO TOP
.:. Therapists Specialized
on Eating Disorders & Eating Disorder Treatment Centers in the US and Canada
Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center (www.timberlineknolls.com/eating-disorder)
offers a holistic approach to eating disorder treatment. They combine medical
excellence with awareness of the realities of eating disorder recovery, and help
residents strengthen five core aspects of the self: Physical, Mental, Emotional,
Spiritual, Social. 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. 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. 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
and Vancouver area, 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.
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. Marino Therapy Centre
in Irland (www.marinotherapycentre.com)
is an outpatient centre specialised in the treatment of eating disorders. The
founder of the Marino Therapist Centre as well as all the therapists are fully
recovered former sufferers and therefore bring about a hightened understanding
in the treatment and therapy of people still in the condition. .:.
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on Sexual Abuse and Rape Pandora's Project (http://www.pandys.org)
is an online support group, message board and chat room for survivors of sexual
abuse and rape. Broken Spirits (www.brokenspirits.com)
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. .:. GO
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(www.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)
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)
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)
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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Help from SelfGrowth.com (www.selfgrowth.com)
is the most complete guide to information about Self -Improvement, Personal Growth
and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with
articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.
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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)
is a non-profit organization in Santa Barbara that is dedicated to raising awareness
about suicde and the prevention of suicide. .:. GO
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