Counseling Services
For the Charlottesville community:
12 step meeting of Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous
Wednesdays 7:00pm
Sundays 4:00 pm
Belmont Baptist church, Monticello Ave
Tired of the insanity of an eating disorder? want a place where you can share openly and honestly with others who struggle? come share experience strength and hope with us.
Eating Disorders at UVa
4/10/08 NOTE: Counselors from the Women's Center will be at Ohill dining on April 11th from 11 - 12 to give out information on eating disorders screenings and contact information for anyone to schedule an appointment at the Women's Center to have a private screening there the week of April 14th. If you can't make it to Ohill on the 11th feel free to call the counseling offices at the Women's Center at 982-2252.
Groups
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at Student Health
Eating Disorders Group, Emily Lape, LCSW 234-5150
This is a therapy group that meets weekly for UVA students who’ve had some prior or concurrent treatment for bulimia, anorexia and binge eating. This group explores feelings, behaviors, life experiences and cultural pressures that underlie preoccupations with food, looks, perfectionism and control.
Mary D. Ainsworth Psychological Clinic.
Group Treatment for People Who Have Concerns About Their Eating and Body Image
Elise Clerkin and Jena Saporito, who are two graduate students in the clinical psychology program, will run the group. Prof. Llewellyn, a licensed clinical psychologist in the psychology department will supervise the group.
The purpose of the group is to give information and support to people who are struggling with body image issues and have concerns about their eating or exercise habits. Group members will have an opportunity to learn about healthy eating and exercise and to develop an understanding of how people can develop healthy relationships with their body and food. This group is designed for people who are not in treatment for body image or eating concerns, but, if you are currently in individual treatment, you can still join the group, if it is deemed appropriate by your individual therapist.
Contact Information: If you have questions regarding the group, please feel free to call 434-243-5555 or email emc2t@virginia.edu or jms4px@virginia.edu.
Individual counseling
Individual counseling for eating concerns is also available at the Women’s Center, CAPS and the Ainsworth Clinic. In addition, a nutritionist is available for consultations at Student Health. Contact Melanie Brede, 924-1513
Upcoming Events
Celebrate Every Body Week 2008
April 7th - April 14th
Sponsored by The UVa Women's Center with support from
The Aimee Boone Foundation
4/10/08 NOTE: Counselors from the Women's Center will be at Ohill dining on April 11th from 11 - 12 to give out information on eating disorders screenings and contact information for anyone to schedule an appointment at the Women's Center to have a private screening there the week of April 14th. If you can't make it to Ohill on the 11th feel free to call the counseling offices at the Women's Center at 982-2252.
The Great Jeans Giveaway
You Can't Change Your Genes...Change Your Jeans!!!
From Monday to Thursday stop by the lawn and trade those jeans that don't fit anymore in for a free t-shirt. All donations will be give to Shelter for Help in Emergency. Sponsored by ISC.
Monday April 7th
A Day Without Mirrors
Today, stop criticizing your body when you look in a mirror. Celebrate your own inner beauty and also recognize the inner beauty in everyone.
Sponsored by Residence Life, Athletics and ISC.
Tuesday April 8th
An Evening for Professionals:
Evolving Eating Disorder Issues and
New Trends in Treatment
7:00-8:30 PM
University of Virginia Jordan Hall Auditorium
Courtney E. Martin is the author of Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: The Frightening New Normalcy of Hating Your Body. She has won numerous awards and been featured in the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Huffington Post, London Times, CNN-IBN India, MSNBC, The Today Show and The Nation. Wendy Cramer, MEd has worked in the HealthCare industry for over 20 years. As
Professional Relations Representative at Renfrew, she presents widely on clinical topics across the country.
Topics will include:
Body Obsession and Perfectionism, Reality TV & Extreme Makeover Culture, Hip Hop Music & Sexuality , Spiritual Hunger, New Trends in Treatment, Decision about appropriate Levels of Care, Accessing Treatment, Role that Insurance Plays, The Changing Mother Daughter Bond and Role Fathers play in Daughters’ Self Esteem
Directions to Charlottesville and the UVa Health System (Jordan Hall)
Info Desk staff in hospital can help direct you to Jordan Hall.
For further information: Call Jay Nottingham at 434 924-1509
Sponsors
The Renfrew Center www.renfrew.org
The Aimee Boone Fund of the University of Virginia’s Women’s Center
UVa’s Coalition on Eating Disorders and Exercise Concerns
Networking Reception provided by UVa Dining Services
Wednesday April 9th
Perfect Girls and Tough Guys
How Ambition Run Amuck is Making Us Sick and What We Can Do About It
7:00pm 125 Minor Hall
Why do so many girls obsess about their weight and grades? Why do so many guys feel the need to appear invincible? Who are we all trying to impress anyway? Maria Pascucci, founder of Campus Calm, and Courtney E. Martin, author of Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters, will explore answers to these and other pressing questions about college students and mental health. These two experts, both young women themselves, have a fresh perspective on the reality of daily college life—the stress, the distraction, and the addiction. Come here their critique of our culture of ambition, get some practical tips on how to live successfully and well, and join the conversation to follow.
Reception to follow catered by University of Virginia Dining.
Courtney E. Martin is the author of Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters: The Frightening New Normalcy of Hating Your Body, published by Simon & Schuster’s Free Press. Courtney has an MA in writing and social change from the Gallatin School at New York University and a BA in political science and sociology from Barnard College. She is currently an adjunct professor of gender studies at Hunter College. www.courtneyemartin.com
Maria Pascucci is the founder and president of Campus Calm—the award-winning online forum for today’s stressed-out students, parents, and educators. She has a BA degree in English and history with a concentration in writing and women’s studies from Canisius College, Buffalo, New York. www.campuscalm.com.
UVa Weigh-Out
Today, instead of weighing yourself at the gym or at home spend the day thinking about your overall health and celebrating your body!
Eating Disorders Screening
9:00am - 5:00pm First Floor of Newcomb Hall
Screenings provided by CAPS
Thursday April 10th
UVa Weigh-Out Day Two
Don't weigh-in, weigh-out! Ignore the scale today and just concentrate on being healthy.
Eating Disorders Screening
9:00am - 5:00pm First Floor of Newcomb Hall
Screenings provided by CAPS
Friday April 11th
Paint Beta Bridge with HOPE
10:00am - 2:00pm Beta Bridge
Stop by Beta Bridge and paint a blue ribbon to show that you support eating disorder awareness!
NOTE: Counselors from the Women's Center will be at Ohill dining on April 11th from 11 - 12 to give out information on eating disorders screenings and contact information for anyone to schedule an appointment at the Women's Center to have a private screening there the week of April 14th. If you can't make it to Ohill on the 11th feel free to call the counseling offices at the Women's Center at 982-2252.
Monday April 14th
How to Help a Friend
8:00pm 101 Clark Hall
Join Hoos Open to Preventing Eating Disorders (HOPE) to learn how you can help a friend struggling with an eating disorder.