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BEDA is grateful for the support of the following organizations:
2012 BEDA Alliance Council
Silver
*The Bella Vita
*Timberline Knolls
Bronze
*Eating Disorders Center of Denver
*Focus Healthcare of Tennessee & Moonpointe
*Kantor & Kantor
*Oliver Pyatt Centers
*Remuda Ranch
*The Ranch
2012 Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors
*ANAD*
*A New Journey Eating Disorder Center
*Avalon Hills
*Castlewood
*Center for Change
*Eating Disorders Center of Denver
*Eating Recovery Center
*Emily Program
*Focus Healthcare of Tennessee & Moonpointe
*Insight Psychological Centers
*McCallum Place
*Milestones in Recovery
*Oliver Pyatt Centers
*Pershing Turner Centers
*Renfrew Center
*Remuda Ranch
*Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders
*Rogers Memorial Hospital
*Seaside Center for Women
*Structure House
*The Bella Vita
*The Ranch
*Timberline Knolls
*Walden Behavioral Care
For sponsorship or exhibitor information,
contact
Chevese Turner
www.chevese.turner@bedaonline.com
or 855.855.BEDA (2332).
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Who Should Attend and Why?
 -Are you ready to treat the most common eating disorder? -Do you understand the intricacies and nuances of BED in the clinic? -Should those with BED pursue weight loss or not? -Are you or a family member struggling with binge eating, compulsive or emotional overeating? Are you trying hard to understand the disorder and not sure what to do? View the agenda DSM-V publication is just around the corner (spring of 2013) and the inclusion of BED as a designation means increased recognition, treatment options, and those seeking treatment. Get leading information from the organization dedicated to filling the gap in the eating disorders community for clinicians and researchers, healthcare providers, people with binge eating disorder and compulsive & emotional overeating, and family members. In the spirit of continuing BEDA's mission to build a community of those seeking support, education, and recovery, the 2012 national conference welcomes all commuities and perspectives. We are pleased to anncounce that this year's keynote speakers are Rebbeca Puhl, PhD and Anita Johnston, PhD. Plenaries will address issues around weight stigma and bullying, food addiction, and underserved populations. Break out sessions include clinician body size and its impact on treatment, the pursuit of weight loss and BED, treatment options, and the roles of bariatic surgery, nutrition, food addiction, insurance coverage, medication, neurochemistry, and much more. |
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Conference Details
 Registration is now open. To register on-line or find the agenda, rates, hotel, and CEU information visit here. The recommended closest airport is the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). The hotel is a 20 minute cab or car ride from the airport. Shuttles to/from the airport are NOT provided by the hotel. For more travel information, click here. For FAQs, click here. |
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Continuing Education Information
 Continuing education credit for this event is sponsored by The Institute for Continuing Education for Psychology, Social Work, Counselors, Marriage-Family Therapy, Drug-Alcohol, and Nursing. The Conference offers a total of 20.00 contact hours, with the daily breakout of credit of:
March 2, 2012: 7.50 hrs.
March 3, 2012: 7.50 hrs
March 4, 2012: 5.00 hrs. ****BEDA has submitted an CEU application for registered dieticians (RDs). We anticipate this application will be accepted.**** For more information, click here. |
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BEDA is the national organization focused on increasing prevention, diagnosis and treatment of BED and associated weight stigma. Through outreach, education and resources, BEDA is committed to facilitating awareness, excellence in care, and recovery for those who live with and those who treat binge eating disorder and its associated conditions.
Our Values
BEDA provides a community dedicated to helping those with BED and associated weight stigma through the following:
- Understanding and Hope
- Evidence-based research
- Clinically accepted practices
- Resources for individuals and families
- Educational opportunities for treatment professionals
- Advocacy
- Cooperation with and empowerment of individuals and organizations to enhance effectiveness
- Commitment to equitable treatment and elimination of discrimination in all its forms at all organizational levels and throughout all programs.
- Commitment to excellence and to maintaining the membership and public trust
- Transparency, integrity and honesty
Our Vision
To create a community where individuals, families, and treatment providers have access to resources to help them, their loved ones, or their clients overcome BED and live healthy, productive lives free from an eating disorder and weight stigma. |
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