Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week Event
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We hope you can join us for this event
Anorexia Nervosa Genetics Research Calling for Participants
New EDA Binge Eating Recovery Support Group
The next EDA mindfulness group to help in recovery from binge eating disorder will be run by Dr Angela Morgan. Angela is a clinical psychologist who specialises in the treatment of binge eating and eating disorders. Angela has extensive knowledge of cutting edge research into the causes & treatment of unhealthy eating. Alongside her private practice, Angela lectures in undergraduate & postgraduate psychology courses, & provides clinical supervision to postgraduate psychologists-in-training. She presents at numerous professional development workshops & conferences for professionals in Australia & New Zealand.
The 8 week course will run at the EDA on Monday nights from 6pm-8pm, from the 15th of July. The fee for the course is $160 and the first 8 people to pay will be guaranteed one of the 10 spots available in the course. You can pay by direct deposit to Eating Disorders Association BSB: 484799 A/C: 163810445. Please leave your name as a reference and then email the centre on admin@eda.org.au with the date of your payment and we will send you out a receipt.
For more information about the Binge Eating Recovery Support Group please contact admin@eda.org.au / 07 3394 3661.
New If not dieting App
The If not dieting Empowerment Card App for iPhones is now available – see information about the App and a direct link to the Apple store at: http://www.ifnotdieting.com.au/iPhoneApp/
EDA Love Your Body Day Masquerade Ball, October 19th @ CLOUDLAND
Seeking Support Group Guest Speakers
The EDA is looking for people who have recovered from Bulimia Nervosa or Binge Eating Disorder to share their story and recovery strategies at our Recovery Support Group. We have a wonderful pool of people who have recovered from Anorexia Nervosa who are sharing their stories and strategies, but we need more guest speakers who have recovered from Bulimia or Binge Eating Disorder. The Group is informal, facilitated by an EDA support worker, and driven by what participants want to ask and share. For more information or to register your interest in becoming a guest speaker, please contact the EDA on admin@eda.org.au or 07 3394 3661.
A Qld Needs Analysis on Eating Disorders
Download a copy of our report on the needs of people with eating disorders and their carers in Queensland, by clicking the image to download it.
New Information Pack for Doctors
The Eating Disorder Association has up-dated their General Practitioner Information Pack, which includes Access Pathways and Quick Reference Guides for the Assessment and Management of Children and Adolescents with Eating Disorders in Queensland and Adult Access Pathways to Queensland Health Adult Inpatient Beds for Patients with Eating Disorders. Download the pack here by clicking on the image or contact the centre to purchase a hard copy folder for $15.
Consume Youth Magazine
Promoting Positive Body Image, Health, Tolerance and Personal Responsibility
- The EDA’s Consume Magazine is now available from the website below:
EDA Support Groups
Although many of our groups are free, we do require a booking to reserve your place as spaces are limited. If you are attending a fee for service group and would like to pay for it online, please go to our donation page for our banking details. Please remember to email us with your name, phone number and address to register for the course so that we reserve you a space and can send you a receipt.
Carers Peer Support Groups
We run a carer peer support group for carers of individuals with an eating disorder. Come and meet with other carers who have been on that journey and are keen to offer their support.
The next group starts on Saturday 22nd June 2013, 10am-Noon.
12 Chatsworth Rd, Greenslopes
Cost: FREE.
EDA membership encouraged
To RSVP and for more information please contact admin@eda.org.au / 07 3394 3661
(Peer Carer Group on Brisbane Northside - Stoneleigh St, Albion. Contact the EDA for facilitator’s address and phone number)
Recovery Group
The key to Recovery Support Groups is to give people who have developed eating disorders an opportunity to meet with others who have recovered. Sharing our stories and strategies can be useful for individuals, regardless of where they are in their recovery journey. The Recovery Support Group is an informal group driven by what participants want to ask and share, & is supported by a group facilitator.
The next group starts Saturday 22nd June 2013, 10am-Noon.
12 Chatsworth Rd, Greenslopes
Cost: FREE.
EDA membership encouraged
To RSVP and for more information please contact admin@eda.org.au / 07 3394 3661
Family Information Group
The Family Information Group (FIG) offers people with eating disorders, their friends, family and carers, the opportunity to hear guest speakers and ask them questions about their area of expertise. We aim to have a doctor, dietician, and psychologist who specialise in eating disorders, as well as someone who has recovered, and a carer who has supported someone to recover, to speak at the forum.
The next FIG is held on Saturday 12th October 2013, 9am-3pm.
At 12 Chatsworth Rd Greenslopes
Cost: FREE. Membership encouraged
To RSVP and for more information please contact admin@eda.org.au / 07 3394 3661
Seeds for Change
A support group for individuals with an eating disorder to talk about issues relevant for them. The eight week program covers a range of topics including the continuum of eating disorders, cycles and triggers, stages of recovery and goal setting, changing unhelpful thinking, sharing personal stories, treatment options, communication styles and skills, and self-care strategies.
The next Seeds for Change group starts October 2013.
Please phone the EDA to register your interest.
Cost: $100 or $60 concession (comes with 12 month EDA membership)
To RSVP and for more information please contact admin@eda.org.au / 07 3394 3661
Family Information Videos
1. Maudsley Method by Kim Hurst, Psychologist for Gold Coast CYMHS
2. Eating Disorder Information by Mel Marks, EDA Resource Support Worker
3. Carer’s Perspective
4. A Medical Model by Dr Leanne Barron, General Practitioner
5. A RAVES Approach to Healthy Eating by Shane Jeffrey, Dietitian
6. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – Enhanced by Kym Hurst, Psychologist for Gold Coast CHYMS