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Contributed Articles

Magnolia Creek staff members have contributed articles about eating disorders and treatment in various publications. If you are interested in having one of our staff contribute to your publication, please contact Dr. Mary Bartlett, PhD.

July 1, 2010 : ALCA Quarterly: The Dichotomy of Eating Disorders & Self Harm

Associate therapist, Sarah Moorad, and clinical director, Dr. Mary Bartlett, have written an article for the Alabama Counseling Association's (ALCA) spring quarter newsletter. In it, they discuss the co-morbidity of eating disorders with self-harming behaviors and recent evidence suggesting that Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) may be an effective treatment avenue.
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June 1, 2010 : IAEDP Member Spotlight: Life or Death Decisions: Anorexia and Suicide

Executive director, Dr. Nicole Siegfried, has contributed an article discussing the mortality of anorexia and the high rate of suicide among sufferers. The article introduces Thomas Joiner's Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide (IPTS) and uses it as a framework for conceptualizing the high suicide rate for anorexia.
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Read the article in IAEDP's newsletter archives on their website.

March 1, 2010 : ALCA Quarterly features Clinical Director, Dr. Mary Bartlett

The Alabama Counseling Association's (ALCA) winter quarter newsletter features an article written by clinical director, Dr. Mary Bartlett. Titled, "Department of Defense Initiatives Grow to Support Military Families," the article focuses on DoD's efforts to conduct mental health research and provide programs to support military families, as well as civilian communities affiliated with the military population.

In addition, ALCA has recognized Dr. Bartlett as a recipient of their award for "Chapter/Division Outstanding Member" for her outstanding contribution to the counseling profession. Dr. Bartlet is also listed in the newsletter as a mentor for several graduate students who presented at the ALCA Annual Conference.

Download and read the ALCA Newsletter.

July 1, 2009 : Renfrew Perspectives: Shame on You - Shame-Reduction Exercises in Treatment of Eating Disorders

Dr. Nicole Siegfried and Elizabeth Mullins have contributed an article to The Renfrew Center Foundation’s biannual publication for women’s mental health care professionals. Their article discusses the role of shame in eating disorders and provides several experiential-based shame-reduction exercises for treatment professionals to use.
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Download and read the entire publication on their website.

May 1, 2008 : Lipstick Magazine: Fighting Ed

Dr. Nicole Siegfried contributes an article discussing her experiences with treating eating disorders and her frustration at how media influences body image.
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December 1, 2007 : ALDA Connection: Eating Disorder Services Bloom at Magnolia Creek

Magnolia Creek's dietitian, Suzanne Eleazer, and exercise and wellness specialist, Kim McLeod have contributed an article about the treatment center to the Alabama Dietetic Association's Fall Newsletter.
Download and read the newsletter (article on pages 6-7) from their website.

October 1, 2005 : Suicide Prevention: Critical Elements for Managing Suicidal Clients

Clinical director, Dr. Mary Bartlett, shares an article that was published several years ago in an academic journal. The article discusses suicide prevention and the use of no-suicide contracts in practice and treatment settings.
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