Friday April 21st, 2006
9:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Registration begins at 8:30 A.M.

Tragara Restaurant
4935 Cordell Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814

Featured Speaker:

Joan Jacobs Brumberg, Ph.D.
Author of Fasting Girls
and
The Body Project

Comments from participants at the 2005 Renfrew Conference:

"Dr. Brumberg's lecture at the most recent Renfrew Conference was one of the highlights of the conference!"

"Her ability to integrate rich historical material with current days problems is remarkable."

"...definitely a highlight of the whole conference. Her insight and foresight were very inspiring and helpful in providing context for not only eating disorders but our work as clinicians."

 

Come Energize yourself, share a delicious meal and gain a deeper understanding of where we are now by understanding where we have been. Join mental health professionals, nutritionists, educators, students, and interested individuals all of whom share your concern about the devastating effects of the beauty ideal.

Hear noted Cornell University historian as she weaves the tale of anorexia across time and helps illuminate what we are still facing, inspiring us to help young women find their voices and speak up for body affirmation.

Work with others -- in large and small groups -- through discussion and experiential exercises -- to take what inspires you back to your personal and professional life.

Objectives:
  • Learn about the evolution of Anorexia Nervosa
  • Understand changes in treatment modalities across time
  • Assess the relationship between culture and eating disorders in, past and present
  • Identify ways to impact treament incorporating this richer historical perspective

Register by April 14th by sending a check payable to "WSSEDO" to Susan Berkow, Ph.D., SEB Associates,
1211 Tatum Dr., Alexandria, VA 22307.
Questions? Call (703) 660-6556

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Cost:
$90.00 WSSEDO members + $45.00 2006 dues = $135.00
$45.00 student members + $25.00 student membership = $70.00
$100.00 non-members
$50.00 student non-members
Breakfast and Lunch included

This program is co-sponsored by the Washington Society for the Study of Eating Disorders and Obesity and Howard University Psychology Department. Howard University Psychology Department is approved by the American Psychological Association to offer continuing education for psychologists. The Howard University Psychology Department maintains responsibility for the program.

The Howard University Department of Psychology, the seminar co-sponsor, will provide 4.5 APA approved CEUs for psychologists. CEUs for nutritionists, social workers, and physicians are also pending.

   
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