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PSU Fourth Eating Disorders Conference

Eating Disorders Conference
Untangling the Web of Disordered Eating and Weight Disorders: Knowledge, Tools, Strategies
Saturday, April 25, 2009
NOTE NEW LOCATION: Church Landing at Mill Falls, Meredith, New Hampshire

Pre-Conference
The Role of Educators and School Professionals in Early Recognition
Friday, April 24, 2009

Eating disorders and obesity have become leading public health issues in our country. In a landmark announcement by the National Institute of Mental Health, "research tells us that anorexia nervosa is a brain disease with severe metabolic effects on the entire body. While the symptoms are behavioral, this illness has a biological core, with genetic components." Meanwhile, more than 30 percent of our children are now considered obese. A recent study states that more than 20 percent of college students believe they have suffered from an eating disorder.

"Untangling the Web of Disordered Eating and Weight Disorders: Knowledge, Tools, Strategies" provides up-to-date information on disordered eating and weight disorders, and covers new tools and strategies for dealing with these serious public health issues.

Download the PSU Fourth Eating Disorders Conference brochure (PDF 754 kb).

Earn graduate credit for attending conference!

New Conference Location! Church Landing at Mill Falls, Meredith NH

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Mental health, public health, and health professionals and educators; eating disorder survivors; and anyone who is interested in eating disorder prevention, treatment, or education and outreach programs for individuals, schools, and communities. Continuing Education Units will be available for a variety of professionals, and participants may also register for undergraduate or graduate credit.

FOCUS TRACKS

• Clinical (for health professionals)
• Education and prevention
• Special topics (advanced)

TOPICS

• Weight-related problems in adolescents: What? Why? How to help!
• Current medical and therapeutic issues of eating disorders and obesity (Maudsley, DBT, case studies, insurance concerns)
• Media and promotion of eating disorders
• "Big fat lies": Myths about weight
• Prevention, education outreach to support positive body image in schools/communities
• Gastric bypass surgery

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, APRIL 25

PRE-CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: FRIDAY, APRIL 24

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dianne Neumark-Sztainer, PhD, MPH, RD, is a professor in the Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, School of Public Health, and an adjunct professor in the Department of Pediatrics, both at the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on adolescent nutrition and the prevention of weight-related problems including eating disorders, unhealthy weight control behaviors, body dissatisfaction, and obesity. Dr. Neumark-Sztainer has published approximately 250 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and a book for parents of adolescents titled, "I'm, like, SO fat!" Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices about Eating and Exercise in a Weight-Obsessed World. She has received several awards for her work including awards from the National Eating Disorders Association and the Eating Disorders Coalition.

LUNCHEON FEATURED SPEAKER

Glenn Gaesser is a professor in the Department of Exercise and Wellness, School of Applied Arts and Sciences, at Arizona State University. Professor Gaesser has had prior faculty appointments at the University of Virginia and UCLA. He has given more than 200 invited regional, national, and international presentations to a variety of professional, business, and lay audiences on the subjects of health, fitness, and body weight, and is interviewed frequently by the media on these topics, including appearances on Good Morning America, ABC's 20/20 and World News Tonight, CNN, NBC Nightly News, and Dateline NBC. He also is the author of several books, including Big Fat Lies: The Truth about Your Weight and Your Health (Gurze, 2002).

CONFERENCE COORDINATOR

Mardie E. Burckes-Miller, EdD, CHES, CEDS, FAED, is a professor of health education at Plymouth State University and director of the PSU Eating Disorders Institute graduate program. She has been coordinator of Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the Plymouth area for 10 years and has developed one of the first graduate specialization programs in eating disorders in the country to train health professionals and educators. Burckes-Miller has given more than 100 regional and national presentations on eating disorders and health issues. She was recently inducted as a fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders for her contributions to the field of eating disorders.

ACCREDITATION

Continuing education credits are provided for a number of professionals. NBCC continuing education hours are approved for all mental health providers licensed under the NH Board of Mental Health Practice as Category A. The counselor education program at PSU is an approved NBCC service provider. Approval is pending by NATA-BOC for continuing education credits for athletic trainers. Northern NH Area Health Education Center (NHAHEC) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New Hampshire Nurses Association Commission on Continuing Education, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Six and a half hours (6.50)will be awarded for the conference and 3.75 hours for the pre- conference, total of 10.25 hours.

Approval is also pending for registered dietitians and CHES. Social workers who are interested in CEUs, contact Amy Holmes at Northern New Hampshire AHEC (603) 837-2643 ext. 224.

REGISTRATION

Registration deadline: April 1.
Early registration deadline (lower rates): March 15.

Space is limited. Register early!

Download the PSU Fourth Eating Disorders Conference registration form (PDF 91 kb).

Early registration (by March 15):

• $139 conference
• $169 including pre-conference
• $49 pre-conference only

Standard registration (by April 1):

• $159 conference
• $189 including pre-conference
• $59 pre-conference only

At the door (if space is available):

• $179 conference
• $69 pre-conference only

Students/Eating Disorders Institute Students/EDI Alumni:

• $80 for two days (copy of ID required)

Conference registration fees include: morning break, lunch, and materials.

Certificates of attendance will be awarded at the completion of the day.

To register, return completed form with full payment to:

Eating Disorders Conference,
Attn: Mardie Burckes-Miller
Eating Disorders Institute, MSC 22
Plymouth State University
17 High Street
Plymouth NH 03264-1595

ACCOMMODATIONS

New Conference Location! Church Landing at Mill Falls, Meredith NH

Book by March 15 and mention the Plymouth State University's 4th Eating Disorder Conference for special rates. Dial (800) 622-6455 or access online with code #20G0IY.

Eating Disorder Conference Rates:

Mill Falls Building: $109/night
Chase House/ Bay Point: $159/night
Church Landing: $179/night

Directions to the Church Landing at Mill Falls

From the North or South: take I-93 to exit 23. Follow 104 East to Route 3 North, turn left at the light. The Inns are 1/2 mile down at the Junction of Routes 3 and 25.

From Montpelier VT: take Route 302 East to Route 93 South, to exit 23. Go East on Route 104 to Route 3 North. Turn left on Route 3 North. The Inns are 1/2 mile down.

From New York: I-95 to I-395 in Niantic Area. I-395 North to Worcester. I-395 becomes I-290 at the Mass Pike. I-290 through Worcester to I-495. I-495 North to Route 3 North to Nashua. Note: Once on this Highway, do not exit. Highway will change names several times. Route 3 North becomes F.E. Everette Tpk in Manchester, F.E. Tpk becomes I-293 North of Manchester, I-293 becomes I-93 North. Take 93 North to exit 23. At the end of the ramp turn right on Route 104 East. Follow 104 for about 10 miles. At the 3rd set of lights, turn left on Route 3 North. The Inns are 1/2 mile down.

From North Conway: Route 16 South to Route 25 (Ossipee). Take a right onto Route 25. Follow Route 25 through Tamworth, Moultonboro and Center Harbor to Route 3. The Inns are at the junction of Routes 3 and 25.

From the Seacoast of New Hampshire: Take the Spaulding Turnpike North. This turns into Route 16. Take the Lake Winnipesaukee (Route 11) exit. Follow to the Alton Bay traffic circle, and remain on Route 11 after going around the circle halfway. Stay on Route 11 to Gilford and go right on 11B, continue straight to the stop sign in Weirs Beach, and go straight onto Route 3 into Meredith. The Inns are at the junction of Routes 3 and 25. Approximately 1.25 hours from Portsmouth.

From Portland: Take Route 25 West. Route 25 will merge with Route 16. At the Yankee Smokehouse, turn left to stay on Route 25. Route 25 will take you right into Meredith. The Inns are at the Junction of Route 25 and 3.

For information about accommodations, visit millfalls.com/inns/church_landing.htm or call (800) 622-6455.

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QUESTIONS?

For questions about the conference or graduate credit, contact: Mardie Burckes-Miller, conference coordinator, at (603) 535-2515 or margaret@plymouth.edu.

SILENT AUCTION BENEFIT

Eating Disorders Silent Auction Benefit "Eating disorders are real illnesses - not choices"

Bidding begins:
April 21-22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Hartman Union Building, Plymouth State University

Bidding continues: April 25, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Barn area–lower level, Church Landing at Mill Falls, Meredith, NH

Final Bids:
Saturday, April 25, 6-9 p.m.
Common Man Inn, Plymouth, NH

Bid on gift certificates for the Inn and Spa at Mill Falls, the Inn on Newfound Lake, golf, massage therapy, dining and much more.

Check out the Silent Auction Prize List.