Drs. Siegfried and Bartlett were asked to come to the Pentagon on Wednesday to brief Military leaders on Suicide and Eating Disorders in the Military. They were also able to discuss their newest study with Thomas Joiner currently awaiting IRB approval on resilience, eating disorders, and suicide in military cadets.
We thought we'd share with you on this holiday a video that Dr. Mary Bartlett and Dr. Nicole Siegfried have been running towards the end of their speaking engagements. It's a simple yet powerful video with suggestions on how to live a rewarding and happy life.
We hope you will take these suggestions to heart and share this video with people you love.
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Clinical director Nicole Siegfried will be a featured guest on the premiere of "The Mind of the Matter" on Voice America web-based radio next week.
In an episode titled "The Secret Life of Eating Disorders," Dr Siegfried will be speaking with host Susan Hickman about Magnolia Creek, struggles with eating disorders, aspects of the treatment program, our research studies, and important factors in recovery.
From their website:
The statistics on eating disorders are staggering, including the fact that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. The National Eating Disorder Association states that an estimated 10 million females and 1 million males suffer from Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia Nervosa, while millions more suffer from Binge Eating Disorder. Although some protective factors have been noted for certain groups, no society studied appears to be immune to developing the disorder. The alarming news is that the last two decades have witnessed an unprecedented growth in the disorder, with newly diagnosed cases reaching into early childhood. Despite these daunting findings, eating disorders continue to be under-funded in research, receive grossly inadequate insurance coverage and the societal pressure to be thin continues unabated. To learn more about the symptoms and treatment of eating disorders,
please invite others and tune into the show. Together we can make a difference.
The show is scheduled to air on the Variety channel of Voice America on Thursday, November 3 and Thursday, November 10 at 6:00 am PST (8:00 am CST) and again at 6:00 pm (8:00 pm CST). The show will be archived as well and be made available as a free download from iTunes.
Be sure to mark your calendars!
Magnolia Creek is pleased to announce that we will again serving as a key sponsor for the 2nd annual Southeastern Eating Disorders Conference (SEED), a 3-day conference scheduled for February 17-20, 2011 at The Georgia Center, The University of Georgia's Conference Center in Athens, Georgia.
Mental health professionals who work with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with eating disorders are invited to attend.
Clinical director, Dr. Nicole Siegfried, will be presenting on Saturday, February 19 from 10:45am - 12:15 pm on "The Truth about Suicide, Self-Harm and Eating Disorders.
Be part of an evolution in understanding and treating Eating Disorders. You will hear current experts in eating disorders, including those with interests in the fields of Western, complementary and alternative medicines, broadening your view about working with Eating Disorders. We invite you to join us for this information-packed weekend, and earn CEU's when you attend.
For more information, download a flyer about the workshop.
$150 if registered before January 14, 2011
$189 after January 14, 2011
To register and pay online, visit http://www.recoveryranch.com/workshops.
Magnolia Creek is proud to be one of the sponsors of the 1st Annual Southeastern Eating Disorder Conference. This 3-day workshop will be held in Atlanta, Georgia in two weeks and is chock-full of speakers and presentations:
Our own Executive Director, Nicole Siegfried, will be presenting on Sunday, February 13 from 1:30pm - 3:00pm on "Sustaining a Lasting Recovery from an Eating Disorder."
For more information and register, download the informational flyer. Hope to see you there!
Fat Talk describes all of the statements made in everyday conversation that reinforce the thin ideal and contribute to women's dissatisfaction with their bodies. And Fat Talk doesn't necessarily have to be negative; they can seem positive yet reinforce the need to be thin.
Tri-Delta is again teaming up with sponsors like the Academy for Eating Disorders, the National Eating Disorders Association, the National Organization for Women and others to promote "Fat Talk Free Week." It’s an awareness effort to draw attention to the damaging impact of fat talk and the "thin ideal" on today’s women in society.
So make a pledge this week amongst your friends and family to bury the fat talk. In fact, make pledge not to say anything negative related to appearances in general - it’s actually going to be a lot harder than you think.
In recognition of "Fat Talk Free Week," executive director Nicole Siegfried will be speaking at the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa this week.
Please come and join us and show your support!
AUBIE-EDA (Auburn University Body Image Education and Eating Disorders Awareness) is a student organization set up to promote better awareness and understanding of body image issues and eating disorders on campus and in the East Alabama area. Next week, on Wednesday, October 8, they will be hosting a panel on aspects of eating disorder treatment with staff and a former resident of Magnolia Creek. The staff featured on the panel include:
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Beginning 6:30pm
Auburn University
Haley Center - Room 2370
351 West Thach Avenue Auburn, Alabama
Even though we're already at the end of September, there's a lot of events happening that we wanted you to know about - all in a row! There's so much going on that we won't be able to make it to everything, but we hope you'll have room in your calendars and wallets to participate in one or all of these.
Our clinical director Nicole Siegfried and dietitian Suzanne Eleazer will be giving a presentation on motivational interviewing at Healthy Alabama's Annual Conference. This annual conference provides information on current nutrition and physical activity topics for health professionals, teachers, and the general public. For more information, contact Molly at 334-206-5226.
The Manna Scholarship Fund is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to help cover treatment costs for people suffering from eating disorders. Since starting the fund last year, they have been inundated with applications and are working to raise additional funds to keep the scholarships going. They are hosting a fundraising dinner in Atlanta, GA with entertainment and a silent auction. Several of our staff members will be attending the dinner, and we hope to see you there!
Clinical director Nicole Siegfried will be presenting in Columbus, Mississippi at the Northeast Mississippi Dietetic Association.
The Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee is putting on their "Fashion for EveryBODY" fashion show benefit in Nashville, TN featuring real beauty and "real-sized" models. In addition to their fashion show, they are also hosting an online auction with all sorts of goodies!
Peacefully situated beside a private lake and nestled among more than thirty wooded acres near Birmingham, Alabama, Magnolia Creek provides residential and day treatment for women struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other eating & exercise disorders. Our programs provide a comprehensive treatment experience, addressing the psychological, medical, nutritional, spiritual, and relational needs of our clients.
Certified by the State of Alabama
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau
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