Carpenter's death brought sustained media attention to eating disorders which, up until that time, were little known to mainstream America. Her family started the Karen A. Carpenter Memorial Foundation, which currently funds not only programs to fight eating disorders but also arts, entertainment, and education. (Source: www.wikipedia.org)
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On Aug. 13 and 14, the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Eating Disorders Conference will take place in Denver, Colorado. Clinical advancements in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia and EDNOS will be the focus.
“’In the eating disorders community, clinical collaboration leads to treatment innovations, best practice development and ultimately, better outcomes for our patients,’ said Kenneth Weiner, MD, CEDS, founding partner and medical director of Eating Recovery Center.” [Source: Online PR News]
Keynote sessions and workshops will cover such topics as: medical complications of anorexia and bulimia; new models of family therapy; and, understanding the adolescent brain when treating eating disorders. More information is available by emailing info@eatingrecoverycenter.com.
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In a recent post on her blog, parenting advocate Sue Scheff listed "50 Powerful Books on Eating Disorders" -- an informative list that includes self-help books, novels, biographies and informative works for friends and family members.
"If you’re trying to pull yourself out of a confusing battle with self-control, body dysmorphia and the guilt and shame that accompanies eating disorders — or if you’re a doctor or family member wanting to learn more about healthy treatment options– pick up one or a few of these books for support," Scheff wrote.
The complete post -- including descriptions of and links to all of the books on the list -- can be accessed on the Sue Scheff Blog.
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