Renfrew presents: "What are you waiting for? The possibilities of long-term recovery"

Register Now!  The Renfrew Center Foundation Presents

What are you Waiting for?

The Possibilities of Long-Term Recovery

A FREE Webinar for Those in Recovery

November 16, 2010
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM EDT

OR

November 17, 2010
8:00 PM – 9:15 PM EDT

Join us for our next Renfrew Webinar, What are you Waiting for? The Possibilities of Long-Term Recovery. Jen Nardozzi, PsyD will interview Kristen Moeller about how she has maintained long-term recovery and Kristen will share from her recently published book, Waiting for Jack.


About Kristen
Kristen Moeller is living proof of the joy that long-term recovery can bring. At age 23, her future seemed hopeless. Now, 21 years later, she knows that life happens, there will be bumps in the road – both minor and major – and we can move through all of it while maintaining our center and not losing ourselves. She also has realized success beyond her wildest imagination. She attributes all of this to developing a strong foundation of recovery from the beginning and continually placing that before all things. Now, a bestselling author, speaker, radio show host and coach, she spreads her message of not waiting for someday to come. Instead, with willingness and action, we can live a life of recovery now.




Who Can Attend
The webinar series is open to both Renfrew alumni and anyone who is struggling with disordered eating.

How to Register
Click Here to register for the Tuesday, November 16 webinar
Click Here to register for the Wednesday, November 17 webinar

For more information, contact Kelly Fieni at 1-877-367-3383 ext. 3299 or mailto:kfieni@renfrew.org

A FREE Workshop & Webinar for Those in Recovery

Home for the Summer:

A FREE Workshop & Webinar for Those in Recovery

WORKSHOP
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Locations: Radnor, PA; Coconut Creek, FL; New York, NY; Ridgewood, NJ; Wilton, CT; Bethesda, MD; Charlotte, NC; Nashville, TN, and Dallas, TX.

The summer is a time associated with fun and relaxation, but it also can be a season that brings about its own unique set of challenges in eating disorder recovery. This event will be a time of self-reflection and recharge of your recovery journey. There will be journaling exercises and group discussion on various topics including:

- Assessing where you are in your recovery and stepping up your recovery
- Setting goals for your recovery process
- Body image as it relates to summer attire
- Vacations that may bring about relational and food challenges
- Changes in one’s schedule, such as managing down time

Who Can Attend
The workshop and webinar are open to both Renfrew alumni and anyone who is struggling with disordered eating.

Click here to register online for the Tuesday, July 20th workshop at a Renfrew Center outpatient site.



Webinar

Tuesday, July 27, 2010
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM EDT
OR
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
8:00 PM - 9:15 PM EDT

If you cannot attend the workshop at one of Renfrew's outpatient sites, a webinar will also be offered that will cover the same topics. Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD and Alison Smela, a Renfrew Alumna will facilitate the webinar.

Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD is a psychologist who specializes in treating women with eating disorders. She is the former Assistant Clinical Director of The Renfrew Center of Florida and is currently National Training Manager of The Renfrew Center Foundation and Alumni Representative.

Alison Smela is an alumna of The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia. She is 100% devoted to her recovery of mind, body and spirit. By God's grace, her journey continues in the pursuit of furthering hope for those still suffering. She currently lives with her husband in the suburbs of Chicago and she can be reached via email at alison.smela@att.net

Click here to register online for the Tuesday, July 27th webinar at 12:00 PM EDT.

Click here to register online for the Wednesday, July 28th webinar at 8:00 PM EDT.

The Workshop and Webinar are both FREE.

For more information about the workshop and webinar, please contact Kelly Fieni at 1-877-367-3383, ext. 3299 or kfieni@renfrewcenter.com

Renfrew Clinic Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary in Philadelphia

by KYW’s Jim Melwert

The nation's leading authority on eating disorders, based right here in Philadelphia is celebrating 25 years.

The Renfrew Center's original facility was opened here in 1985:

"It was the first in the country exclusively devoted to treating eating disorders as clinics go."

Founder and president Sam Menaged says things certainly have changed, since Renfrew began twenty-five years ago:

"In 1985, when we opened there was no eating disorder field. Today, you can say there's a field. There are self help groups around the country, there are family foundations. There are lobby groups."

Renfrew has treated 55,000 women and now has facilities in nine states.

You're Invited! Renfrew Alumni Reunion

You're Invited...

2010 Renfrew Alumni Reunion

Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Renfrew Center!

Back to Recovery: A Future Without ED

Saturday, June 12, 2010
8:30am - 3:00pm (PA)

*Please note that this is an ON-SITE event at The Renfrew Centers of Philadelphia.

Recharge your recovery, catch up with old friends, and make new connections at this year’s Renfrew Alumni Reunion at The Renfrew Centers of Philadelphia and Florida. Throughout the day, you will have the opportunity to participate in a number of events, which will stimulate new thinking and renew decisions about recovery and insights gained at The Renfrew Center. We hope you will join us for this special occasion! Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

To register for the Philadelphia Reunion, please visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/502792800

Cost: FREE

The following workshops will be held at the Philadelphia Reunion:
Community Meeting
Voices of Recovery
The Journey of Recovery: Going Back to Basics
Drawing on the Past, Creating the Future (Art Therapy)
Life Skills Needed for a Life without ED
Psychodrama: A Road Map through Recovery
Reinvigorate Your Mind, Body & Spirit (Movement Group)
Thirty-Something & Beyond in Recovery
Friends and Family Supporting Recovery
Closing Ritual

Please note that the program is subject to change. Click here to view descriptions of the PA and FL workshops.

For more information about the Philadelphia Reunion, please contact Lindsey Massimiani at 1-877-367-3383, ext. 3050 or lmassimiani@renfrewcenter.com


2010 Philadelphia Reunion Schedule

Saturday, June 12, 2010

8:30am - 9:00am
Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00am - 9:30am
Welcome

9:30am - 10:45am
Community Meetings

10:45am - 11:00am
Break

11:00am - 12:15pm
Morning Workshop

12:15pm - 1:15pm
Lunch

1:15pm - 2:30pm
Afternoon Workshop

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Closing Ritual

FREE Webinar: The Transformative Power of Self-Love

The Transformative Power of Self-Love

A FREE Webinar for Those in Recovery

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT

or

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

7:30pm - 8:15pm EDT

What would your day be like if you lived it completely from a place of self-love? Would you hide away from life or would you step out and take risks? Would you engage in eating disorder symptoms or would you be kind and gentle to your body? Would you wear masks or would you reveal your authentic self?

In this webinar, we will explore the topic of self-love and the powerful difference practicing self-love can make in how we experience life. You will have an opportunity to reflect on where you are on your journey to self-love and what it is that may be blocking your way. In addition, you will have the chance to set personal goals for integrating practices into your day that tap into the source of all change in your life—self-love.

This webinar will feature Mary Curtis, Renfrew alumna and founder of Authentic Communication Techniques—a company focused on assisting people in enhancing their interpersonal communication skills from the inside out. She will share personal insights and experiences, as well as tools that continue to support her on her journey to an authentic life.

**Please note that this webinar is for those who are recovering from an eating disorder.**

To register for the Tuesday, March 23rd webinar, visit:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/625014369

To register for the Wednesday, March 24th webinar, visit:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/704091721

FREE Eating Disorder Event at Bryn Mawr Film Institute

Women’s Lecture Series

Eating Disorders: A Panel Discussion on Awareness & Health Reform

Saturday, February 20th

11 am- 1 pm

Bryn Mawr Film Institute

Locations:
824 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-3228

Please RSVP to Shannon Wells at swells@pasenate.com

Light refreshments will be served.


This event is free and open to the public so please invite your friends and family members!
 
We are pleased to invite you to an important event which aims to increase awareness about the critical Eating Disorder legislation that will require Pennsylvania insurers to cover residential facilities treating eating disorders. This event will be hosted by State Senator Daylin Leach and will feature a panel discussion with Renfrew staff members Kim Johnson and Wendy Cramer and former Renfrew patient Cherisse Deaton. There will also be a screening of the PBS documentary “Nova: Dying to Be Thin.” The goal of this program is to educate the public about eating disorders and draw attention to this important bill.

Home for the Holidays: A FREE Webinar and Workshop for Those Recovering from an ED

Home for the Holidays:  Shine Your Light
A FREE Webinar and Workshop for Those Recovering from an Eating Disorder from the Renfrew Center


Topics include:
- Eating Challenges During the Holidays
- How to Alleviate Holiday Stress and Pressure
- Taking Responsibility for Your Own Health and Recovery
- Survival Strategies to Stay Focused on Your Recovery
- Creating and Sustaining Relationships at Home, Work, & School

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
12:00pm-1:00pm EST OR 8:00pm-9:00pm EST

Facilitated by Jennifer Nardozzi, PsyD and a Renfrew Alumna

Click here to register for the 12:00pm EST webinar.

Click here to register for the 8:00pm EST webinar.


Workshop at Non-Residential Sites
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
6:00pm-8:00pm

Workshop Locations Include:
Radnor, PA • New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • North Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Maryland

Click here to register for the Workshop at the Non-Residential Sites (except Florida).


Workshop at Florida Site
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
7:00pm-9:00pm

Click here to register for the Workshop at the Florida site.


For more information, please call Jenna Hoskinson at 1-877-367-3383, ext. 3246 or jhoskinson@renfrewcenter.com

Renfrew Event: A FREE Webinar for Those in Recovery

The Renfrew Center Foundation

presents

The Art of Letting Go

A FREE Webinar for Those in Recovery

Thursday, October 15, 2009
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST
and
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm EST

Eating disorder recovery is a series of acts of letting go, which no longer serve your highest good. There are many things we hold onto that can suppress our highest self: thought patterns, behaviors, relationships, and even grudges to name a few. For many of us, letting go can be a struggle for various reasons. We hold on to things out of comfort, familiarity, sentimentality, or denial. Simply, we do not know another way. Facing our fears of letting go is often more difficult than the actual process of releasing.

In this webinar, we will discuss how to release the fixations in your life that are stopping you from fully recovering from your eating disorder. Liesel Winchester, a Renfrew alumna, will share her story and experience of how she continues to let go of her eating disorder to find healing and happiness.
**Please note that this webinar is for those who are recovering from an eating disorder.

Please choose from the following presentation times:


Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 12:00pm-1:30pm EST

To register online, visit:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/991935873

Thursday, October 15, 2009 from 9:00pm-10:30pm EST
To register online, visit:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/652333328


For more information or assistance, please call Jenna Hoskinson at 1-877-367-3383 or email jhoskinson@renfrewcenter.com


System Requirements for Webinar
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.3.9 (Panther®) or newer

The Renfrew Center brings hope and recovery to Bethesda, MD!

Below is a message from the Renfrew Center about their expanded resources.

At Renfrew, we understand that recovery is a process. As you move forward in your journey, you may find that you are still struggling with issues related to your eating disorder. During these difficult times, additional treatment may be necessary in order to get back on track.

Having access to the right resources is crucial as you walk the road of recovery. On August 24, 2009, we expanded our treatment network to bring our services to a greater number of individuals in need. We are pleased to share with you that we opened a new facility in Bethesda, MD.

The Renfrew Center of Maryland will offer a comprehensive range of services including:

Day Treatment Program
Intensive Outpatient Program
Group Therapy
Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy
Nutrition Therapy
Psychiatric Consultation


The Renfrew Center believes that all individuals can develop the resources they need to lead a healthier life. We have almost 25 years of experience treating eating disorders and more than 50,000 adolescents and adults have trusted us as their partners in healing. You can too.

For more information about The Renfrew Center of Maryland, please call
1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com


The Renfrew Center of Maryland
4719 Hampden Lane
Suite 100
Bethesda, MD 20814

Summer Events at the Renfrew Center

Summer Recharge Program for Those Recovering from an Eating Disorder

August and September 2009

The Renfrew Centers of Philadelphia and Florida are offering a special summer session for those who are struggling or who may simply need to “recharge” their recovery. Unlike Renfrew’s traditional intensive therapy programs, this program particularly focuses on relapse prevention and preparing for “Life After Renfrew.” The Summer Recharge Program offers the opportunity to join together in a community of hope, healing and recovery.

For more information, please call 1-800-RENFREW

Summer Events at the Renfrew Center

Back to School
A FREE Workshop for College Students Coping with an Eating Disorder

Tuesday, July 28, 2009
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Locations: Radnor, PA; Coconut Creek, FL; New York, NY; Ridgewood, NJ; Wilton, CT; Charlotte, NC; Brentwood, TN; Dallas, TX

Join other college students, also returning to school in the fall, who have struggled with an eating disorder and develop strategies to sustain and strengthen your recovery. This 2 hour workshop will help you develop an individualized plan for maintaining recovery at school and at home during breaks.

Topics include:

College Experiences
Eating & Body Image Challenges at School
Taking Responsibility for Your Own Health and Recovery
Parental Expectations About Eating and Treatment Needs
Independence, When Your Parents Still See You as Their Child
Building an Eating Disorder Safety Net at Home and at School
Creating and Sustaining Relationships at Home and at School
Relapse Prevention Strategies

Cost: FREE

To register online for the July 28th workshop,

click here!


For more information, please contact Jenna Hoskinson at 1-800-RENFREW, ext. 3246 or at jhoskinson@renfrewcenter.com

Summer Events at the Renfrew Center

Voices of Recovery:
An Evening with Miss America

Wednesday, July 22, 2009
7:00pm - 8:30pm

The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia

Guest Speakers:
Kirsten Haglund, Miss America 2008
Iora Haglund, Kirsten’s Mother

Group Facilitator:
Adrienne Ressler, MA, LMSW, CEDS
National Training Director
The Renfrew Center Foundation

Please join us for a special evening with Miss America 2008, Kirsten Haglund, and her mother, Iora Haglund. Kirsten, who battled an eating disorder as a teenager, will share her inspiring story of recovery and why “Awareness of Eating Disorders” became her platform during her reign as Miss America. Iora Haglund, Miss America’s mother, will provide a parent’s perspective on her daughter’s eating disorder recovery and will offer hope and guidance to parents and loved ones who are supporting their own family members. A question and answer session will follow the program. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

Register Here!

Cost*: $10 per person; $25 per family (3 or more)
*Proceeds benefit The Renfrew Center Foundation for treatment scholarships.

For more information, please contact Jenna Hoskinson at 1-800-RENFREW, ext. 3246 or at jhoskinson@renfrewcenter.com