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It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like...
November 8, 2011 - 4:25pm

holiday railingHalloween has passed, Thanksgiving is around the corner, and Suzanne is probably readying her radio to tune into the holiday music station. We thought we'd put out a little reminder of some of the happenings at the Creek as the holiday season descends upon us.

Holiday Refresh Program is Back

In case you didn't notice the gigantic banner emblazoned on our home page, our booster program for the holidays is back on. As many of you know, the combination of family-oriented and food-centric gatherings, extra stress, and even winter cold can make the holiday season a more challenging time for those in recovery from an eating disorder.

"Holiday Refresh" provides additional therapeutic support for clients who need it while respecting school and work schedules during this busy time.  If you or a loved one feels the need to take a proactive approach to the holidays, contact Ashley at 888 762 4665 x 100 for more information about the program.

December 1: Alumnae Holiday Reunion

Magnolia Creek rings in the month of December with our annual alumnae holiday gathering. The Creek will be festively decorated, and our staff will be on hand to catch up with everyone's doings.

If you are a Magnolia Creek alumna and have not yet received an Evite to the holiday gathering, please contact Ashley at 888 762 4665 x 100.

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6/11 - 6/12: Spring Alumnae Reunion Weekend!
May 24, 2010 - 4:03pm

It's that lovely time of year again! Spring finds Magnolia Creek in full bloom and ready to welcome our alumnae back for a reunion weekend.

Mark your calendars for  June 11 and June 12. We have planned another ropes course outing, an open house at Magnolia Creek to reconnect with staff and friends, and a very special experiential, recovery-focused workshop facilitated by Kevin Hays, LPC.

  • Friday, June 11, 2009
  • Saturday, June 12, 2009
    • 9:00 am - 4:00 pm: "Moving Forward"  workshop facilitated by Kevin Hays, LPC at Camp Kanawahala Center.
    • Workshop fee: $25
  • Please RSVP by June 4
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12/18 - 12/19: Come back for Alumni Reunion Weekend!
November 12, 2009 - 2:24pm

Alumni Reunion Weekend

The end of the year is approaching, and it's time for another Alumni Reunion Weekend - just in time for the holidays!

This alumni weekend will be a little more active than previous ones - we have scheduled a ropes course exercise and have invited a guest from Pine Grove Treatment Center to lead a workshop. And, as usual, we will have a holiday open house at "the Creek" where we can all reconnect with staff and old friends.

Friday, December 18, 2009

  • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Low Ropes, High Ropes & Climbing Wall

  • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Holiday Open House at Magnolia Creek

Saturday, December 19, 2009

  • 9:30 am - 3:00 pm: Back to the Basics Workshop with Carver Brown from Pine Grove

    • Carver will be leading a gentle 12-step training workshop
    • Lunch will be provided
    • Cost: $25

RSVP to Magnolia Creek by December 15.

Choose which days you wish to participate - Friday, Saturday or both. RSVP to Magnolia Creek at 205 678 4373, x 101 or send an email to rsvp@magnolia-creek.com.

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8/22: Workshop with Mary Bellofatto
August 10, 2009 - 8:41am

Magnolia Creek and The Ranch are teaming up to bring renowned speaker and seminar leader Mary Bellofatto to town to lead a special day workshop for treatment professionals.  The workshop will focus on experiential techniques dealing with addictions, eating disorders, resistant clients, and the therapist parallel process.

Workshop with Mary Bellofatto

Saturday, August 22, 2009
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Lunch will be provided.

About Mary Bellofatto

Mary is an award-winning speaker, leading retreats, seminars, trainings, and program development in the eating disorders field. She has worked in mental health for more than thirty years, fifteen of them as Clinical Director and National Training and Aftercare Director at one of the leading addictions treatment centers in the nation. She also currently serves on the Board of Directors for iaedp and the Executive Counsel of the American Society of Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama. Mary's workshops are known for their deep sense of spirituality and hope for change, all while having fun.

How to Register

If you are a treatment professional in the area and would like to attend this free workshop, please contact Brittany at (205) 790 2929.

This is an exciting 6 hours of training that you will not want to miss!

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10/16 - 10/18: Beyond Eating Disorders Workshop with Thom Rutledge
July 26, 2009 - 5:06pm

Beyond Eating Disorders workshop

This coming October, Thom Rutledge and Julie Merryman will be holding a special weekend workshop, Beyond Eating Disorders, in Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee. The weekend workshop is based on the philosophy and methodology of Thom's INTRApersonal Therapy Model applied to the treatment of anorexia and bulimia. His approach has been described in his book, Embracing Fear, as well as Jenni Schaefer's book, Life Without Ed.

The weekend is a blend of didactic presentation, group discussion, and therapeutic exercises, including experiential work. Because the program is interactional and group-centered, it is appropriate for people in all phases of recovery - whether you are new to recovery or someone already in recovery in need of additional support.

Beyond Eating Disorders Weekend Workshop
October 16 - 18, 2009
At Onsite Conference Center
Cumberland Furnace, Tennessee

Fee: $1485 (covers workshop, materials, lodging, and meals for entire weekend)
Contact Stacey: (800) 341-7432 or intake@onsiteworkshops.com

For more information on the workshop, please download a flier from Thom's website.

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6/12 - 6/13/2009: Alumni Reunion Weekend
May 11, 2009 - 7:57am

Reunite with old friends, rediscover your strengths, and recommit to living in recovery.

Mark your calendars for our annual Alumni Reunion weekend coming up next month, from June 12 - June 13. We have planned a weekend full of events and special groups to help you reconnect and recommit to a life of recovery: 

Alumni Reunion Weekend

  • Friday, June 12, 2009
    • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Group
    • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Open House
  • Saturday, June 13, 2009
    • 10:00 am - 1:00 pm: Groups & Panel
    • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Group
    • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Ceremony & Celebration
  • Please RSVP by June 5
    • Workshop fee: $75 per person
    • Covers materials and food

Family Group Summer Kickoff

If you are coming into town for Alumni weekend, consider coming a day early to attend our Family Group Summer Kickoff.

  • Thursday, June 11, 2009
    • 6:30 pm
    • Location TBA
    • Please contact Anna at Magnolia Creek for more information.

Consider a Booster Week at the Creek

If you have been struggling with recovery, you may want more than a weekend here. Magnolia Creek is here for you and is offerong a "booster week" for former residents who wish to return for an intensive week of treatment, depending on bed availability. Please contact Ronda for more information.

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11/17 & 11/24/2008: EDIN Workshops
November 10, 2008 - 12:04pm

Eating Disorders Information NetworkThe Eating Disorders Information Network (EDIN) in Atlanta, GA is offering two workshops this month that might be of interest:

  • 11/17/2008: Introduction to Yoga Nidra - Richard Miller will be offering a one hour introduction to this meditation yoga. Visit Richard Miller's website at www.nondual.com to learn more about this method of reconnecting with self.
  • 11/24/2008: Navigating Holiday Social Eating workshop - Just in time for Thanksgiving, EDIN will be hosting a workshop led by a nutritionist experienced in eating disorder recovery. If you are unable to attend our "Holiday Survival Workshop for Alumni," consider attending EDIN's workshop.

For more information or to register, visit the EDIN website at http://myedin.org.

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12/5 - 12/6/2008: Holiday Survival Workshop for Alumni
November 6, 2008 - 11:31am

Holiday Survival Workshop

A Time for Renewal and Celebration

We know that the holiday season can be challenging if you are in recovery from an eating disorder. Which is why Magnolia Creek is hosting a special "Holiday Survival Workshop" for our former residents. Come back to "the Creek" to reconnect with other former residents and staff, and find the support you need to survive and even enjoy the upcoming holidays.

December 5th and 6th

(Please note that the original mailed invitation had the incorrect days of the week.)

  • Friday, December 5th - Open House
    • 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Saturday, December 6th - Workshop
    • 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
    • Lunch provided
  • RSVP by November 28th to 512 678 4373 x103
    • $50 Workshop fee

Hope to see you there!

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10/29/2008: EDIN Offers *FREE* Workshop for Parents
October 28, 2008 - 11:58am

Eating Disorders Information NetworkSorry for the short notice on this, but just found out that the Eating Disorders Information Network will be hosting a workshop for parents near Atlanta tomorrow evening.

Parent Workshop
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

At the EDIN office:
124 Church Street in Decatur, GA

The workshop is based on the book, "Skills-Based Learning for Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder: The New Maudsley Method" and led by licensed psychologist Maureen Keown, PsyD. Attendees will learn practical skills in working towards positive change, developing problem-solving skills, building resilience, and managing difficult behavior. The cost is *FREE*, but you will need to contact EDIN to register as space is limited. For more information, visit EDIN's website at www.myedin.org.

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