Presents a letter from a 51 year old woman struggling with an eating disorder. Offers a response addressing some of the unique issues related to eating disorders during midlife.
Discusses how those with an eating disorder control over their bodies becomex a substitute for real control in their lives. Looks at these issues of control in the therapeutic setting.
Forms a support group for families and friends of people suffering from an eating disorder. Web site includes information on eating disorders and back issues of the organization's newsletter.
Offers an Eating Disorder Recovery Day Program that operates twelve hours a day, seven days a week. The program is suitable for people who are in need of intensive support to recover from eating disorders, but who do not require hospitalization.
Provides fact sheets and resource lists designed to help health care providers and school personnel to detect eating disorders among adolescents and provide suggestions for promoting positive body image and healthy eating behaviors.
Offers individual conselling/assessment/referral, information to individuals/families struggling with an eating disorder, support groups, team meetings with other caregivers, and community awareness/information events.
