Source for article: www.bunburymail.com.au
TWO Bunbury girls will speak out about their experience with a potentially lethal eating disorder at an awareness forum this Thursday.
The local St John of God Hospital will kick off the state’s Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week by hosting the forum at Edith Cowen University.
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What is one way that YOU can promote positive body image today?
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Don't dumb girls down
by Lisa Bloom
Source: www.smh.com.au
I went to a dinner party at a friend's home last weekend, and met her five-year-old daughter for the first time. Little Maya was all curly brown hair and doe-like dark eyes, and adorable in her shiny pink nightgown. I wanted to squeal, "Maya, you're so cute! Look at you! Turn around and model that pretty ruffled gown, you gorgeous thing!" But I didn't. I squelched myself. I always bite my tongue when I meet little girls, restraining myself from my first impulse, which is to tell them how darn cute/pretty/beautiful/well-dressed/well-manicured/well-coiffed they are.
Source: www.smh.com.au
I went to a dinner party at a friend's home last weekend, and met her five-year-old daughter for the first time. Little Maya was all curly brown hair and doe-like dark eyes, and adorable in her shiny pink nightgown. I wanted to squeal, "Maya, you're so cute! Look at you! Turn around and model that pretty ruffled gown, you gorgeous thing!" But I didn't. I squelched myself. I always bite my tongue when I meet little girls, restraining myself from my first impulse, which is to tell them how darn cute/pretty/beautiful/well-dressed/well-manicured/well-coiffed they are.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Anorexics lack sense of belonging, study finds
Source for article: News.com.au
RECOVERING from anorexia nervosa is so difficult for many sufferers because the eating disorder satisfies an intense need to belong, an Australian researcher says. Social anthropologist Megan Warin believes many anorexics might not seek treatment because they find the disorder incredibly seductive.
RECOVERING from anorexia nervosa is so difficult for many sufferers because the eating disorder satisfies an intense need to belong, an Australian researcher says. Social anthropologist Megan Warin believes many anorexics might not seek treatment because they find the disorder incredibly seductive.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Eating disorders model established in London
By DEBORA VAN BRENK, The London Free Press
Source: lfpress.com
A treatment program for adults with eating disorders - the first of its kind in Ontario - is to be based in London.
Its operating cost is $2.4 million and it will treat as many as 100 people a year in both a residential centre and as out-patients.
"What we need to do is establish continuity of care . . . across all phases of the illness" and with people of all ages, Health Minister Deb Matthews said Tuesday.
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Asking for help and seeking treatment is often one of the most difficult steps in beginning recovery from an eating disorder. Is you know someone who is struggling with an eating disorder, what are ways you can support them to make this step possible?
Source: lfpress.com
A treatment program for adults with eating disorders - the first of its kind in Ontario - is to be based in London.
Its operating cost is $2.4 million and it will treat as many as 100 people a year in both a residential centre and as out-patients.
"What we need to do is establish continuity of care . . . across all phases of the illness" and with people of all ages, Health Minister Deb Matthews said Tuesday.
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Asking for help and seeking treatment is often one of the most difficult steps in beginning recovery from an eating disorder. Is you know someone who is struggling with an eating disorder, what are ways you can support them to make this step possible?
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
What Men Can Do to Support Women With Eating Disorders
For a guy who is astute or caring enough to notice that a woman's behavior might be signs of anorexia, bulimia or another eating disorder, it may only be the tip of the iceberg.
This recognition might be lifesaving, but a solution with treatment and therapy will not occur overnight, according to Lauren Strobeck, program coordinator of the Eating Disorders Program at the Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment in Philadelphia.
People in the midst of a serious eating disorder do not think clearly, she said.
Dance -- Hidden Language of the Soul
NORMAL is a nonprofit organization that educates about the therapeutic impact of the arts in the learning and healing processes. For the five years we have been educating in schools with award-winning arts programs, we have seen the positive impact the arts have in both the educational and medical environments. In a May 2011 report issued by The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities (PCAH) entitled, Reinvesting in Arts Education: Winning America's Future Through Creative Schools, reveal that "the process of making art -- whether it is written performed, sculpted, photographed, filmed, danced, or painted -- prepares children for success in the workforce not simply as artists, but all professions."*
This series educates about the array of expressive arts that are useful in the healing process -- specifically -- from eating disorders and other addictions. The focus of this article is dance/movement therapy (DMT).
According to the American Dance Therapy Association, dance/movement therapy is: The psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration of the individual. ADTA promotes the use of dance and movement as powerful tools for mental and emotional health.
As a collaborator on David Alvarado's documentary about expressive arts therapies in the treatment of eating disorders, I met Susan Kleinman -- a featured Dance and Movement Therapist (DMT) in the film.
Art Therapy Doc Demo from David Anthony Alvarado on Vimeo. Copyright 2011 David Alvarado. All rights reserved.
''Imagine Me Beyond What You See'' Body Image Mannequin Art Exhibit
Friday, August 26
FREE!
Mannequin Art Exhibit Takes Eating Disorders on the Road. The newly formed DFW Chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Foundation's (iaedp) will host the first leg of the "Imagine Me Beyond What You See" road tour exhibit. Exhibit will be on display on August 26, at La Hacienda Treatment Center, located at 1320 Greenway Drive #135 in Irving, Texas from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The mannequin art exhibit is open to the public for a one-day viewing only. The traveling exhibit coincides with the opening of iaedp's newly formed chapter in Dallas. The exhibit represents the work from the Annual Body Image Mannequin Art Competition held in conjunction with the iaedp's Annual Symposium, encouraging treatment centers and private facilities with art therapists, as well as students and the general public, to work with patients to design mannequins in a way that reflects their perception of beauty. The mannequin art competition was established to promote healthy awareness and acceptance of body images.
About iaedp: Since 1985, the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals Foundation has provided education and training standards to an international and multidisciplinary group of various healthcare treatment providers and helping professions.
Info posted at: Art and Seek - Arts, Music, Culture for North Texas
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
'Skinny ideal' worries Swedish 7-year-olds
Source for article: http://www.thelocal.se/
A new Swedish study shows that one in five 7-year-old girls want to lose weight but that it generally takes a year or two before they actively try to do something about it.
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The "skinny ideal" is prevalent in media everywhere today. What are ways that society can begin to stand up against this ideal and promote a healthier body image standard?
A new Swedish study shows that one in five 7-year-old girls want to lose weight but that it generally takes a year or two before they actively try to do something about it.
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The "skinny ideal" is prevalent in media everywhere today. What are ways that society can begin to stand up against this ideal and promote a healthier body image standard?
Monday, August 15, 2011
Eat and feel guilty?
Source for article: greaterdandenongweekly.com
How often do you feel guilty after eating a chocolate bar? Do you feel guilty even thinking about it? A new RMIT University study is looking at the impact emotions such as guilt and remorse can have on the way people view their body image and how this can affect eating habits.
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Do you or someone you know associate particular feelings or emotions with specific foods? What can be the danger in this?
How often do you feel guilty after eating a chocolate bar? Do you feel guilty even thinking about it? A new RMIT University study is looking at the impact emotions such as guilt and remorse can have on the way people view their body image and how this can affect eating habits.
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Do you or someone you know associate particular feelings or emotions with specific foods? What can be the danger in this?
Friday, August 12, 2011
Ten per cent of Croatian girls with eating disorders are younger than 11
Published by the Croatian Times
Ten per cent of girls suffering from bulimia or anorexia in Croatia are younger than 11, shows the data of Association Hope (Udruga Nada) that works with those affected by these eating disorders. Association’s secretary Hrvoje Rendulic says that these numbers are on the rise.
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The epidemic proportions of eating disorders is expanding throughout the world. What is one think you can do to spread awareness of eating disorders?
Ten per cent of girls suffering from bulimia or anorexia in Croatia are younger than 11, shows the data of Association Hope (Udruga Nada) that works with those affected by these eating disorders. Association’s secretary Hrvoje Rendulic says that these numbers are on the rise.
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The epidemic proportions of eating disorders is expanding throughout the world. What is one think you can do to spread awareness of eating disorders?
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Eating disorders hurt primary kids
By Sarah Harvey
Primary-school pupils are being hospitalised with eating disorders as younger and younger children are worrying about their body image. Ministry of Health statistics show 10, 11 and 12-year-olds were among those admitted to hospital for eating disorders in the past four years. The shocking revelation comes as a report in respected UK newspaper The Guardian said one in three hospital admissions for eating disorders in the UK and Ireland involved a child.
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With studies revealing how children are struggling with body-image issues at such a young age, what are indicators to be aware of? What are preventative approaches that can be taken?
Primary-school pupils are being hospitalised with eating disorders as younger and younger children are worrying about their body image. Ministry of Health statistics show 10, 11 and 12-year-olds were among those admitted to hospital for eating disorders in the past four years. The shocking revelation comes as a report in respected UK newspaper The Guardian said one in three hospital admissions for eating disorders in the UK and Ireland involved a child.
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With studies revealing how children are struggling with body-image issues at such a young age, what are indicators to be aware of? What are preventative approaches that can be taken?
Sunday, August 7, 2011
New media can turn children into ... JPost - Opinion - Columnists
New media can turn children into ... JPost - Opinion - Columnists
Out of 33 countries, Israel ranks second in the rate of girls who diet. At the same time, the obesity rate is 17% among Israeli girls and 20% among boys, according to the latest statistics. “Most lack any guidance,” said Adatto.
Out of 33 countries, Israel ranks second in the rate of girls who diet. At the same time, the obesity rate is 17% among Israeli girls and 20% among boys, according to the latest statistics. “Most lack any guidance,” said Adatto.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Why are Eating Disorders among Jewish Women Increasing?
"The Jewish culture is very much steeped in food tradition. There are 18 holidays on the Jewish calendar that incorporate food into religious traditions, and this does not include Shabbat, the weekly observance of a day of rest. Many food preparations require day after day in the kitchen, sometimes creating a difficult environment for women who struggle with food-related behaviors.
A recent presentation in Chicago by eating disorders specialist Adrienne Ressler of the Renfrew Center presented the latest in a trend that shows that growing problem of eating disorders among Jewish women. In addition, Marjorie C. Feinson presented research highlighting the prevalence of eating disorders among Jewish women in Israel."
Please continue reading this article by following this link:
http://www.eating-disorder-resources.com/eating-disorder-articles/research-news/eating-disorders-jewish-women/
With the compelling evidence suggesting that Eating Disorders are increasing among Jewish Women, what are ways/sources of healing for you or someone you know who may be seeking recovery?
A recent presentation in Chicago by eating disorders specialist Adrienne Ressler of the Renfrew Center presented the latest in a trend that shows that growing problem of eating disorders among Jewish women. In addition, Marjorie C. Feinson presented research highlighting the prevalence of eating disorders among Jewish women in Israel."
Please continue reading this article by following this link:
http://www.eating-disorder-resources.com/eating-disorder-articles/research-news/eating-disorders-jewish-women/
With the compelling evidence suggesting that Eating Disorders are increasing among Jewish Women, what are ways/sources of healing for you or someone you know who may be seeking recovery?
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