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Eating Recovery Center Announces 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Eating Disorders Conference

Posted by Crystal Thomas on May 27, 2010 at 9:51pm

Featuring a larger venue, an impressive speaker lineup and multiple opportunities to learn, connect and collaborate, the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Eating Disorders Conference (http://bit.ly/9aXUSQ) will be held Friday, August 13, and Saturday, August 14, at the Denver Marriot City Center in Denver, Colo. The conference is hosted by Eating Recovery Center (http://bit.ly/awBGVX), a licensed and Joint Commission accredited behavioral hospital providing comprehensive treatment and sustainable recovery for eating disorders.

For the second consecutive year, the conference will focus on clinical advancements in the treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and EDNOS; as well as innovative strategies for addressing the complexities of these disorders.

“In the eating disorders community, clinical collaboration leads to treatment innovations, best practice development and ultimately, better outcomes for our patients,” said Kenneth L. Weiner, MD, CEDS, founding partner and medical director of Eating Recovery Center. “The goal of the Rocky Mountain Eating Disorders Conference (http://bit.ly/9aXUSQ) is to foster a collaborative learning environment where our colleagues can learn, share and connect.”

Here is a brief sampling of sessions and speakers:

• Key Ingredients for Creating a Center of Excellence: A Primer for Building a Successful Program, Kenneth L. Weiner, MD, CEDS
• Escaping the Wilderness: Recovery from Anorexia, Emmett R. Bishop, Jr., MD, CEDS
• Medical Complications of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia, Philip Mehler, MD, FACP, CEDS
• The Willing and Able: Understanding the Adolescent Brain in the Treatment of Eating Disorders, Ovidio Bermudez, MD, FAAP, FSAM, FAED, CEDS
• New Models of Family Therapy in the Treatment of Eating Disorders, Craig Johnson, PhD, FAED, CEDS
• The Mindful Therapist, Carolyn Costin, MA, Med, MFT, CEDS

Registration is $125 before June 15, 2010, and $150 thereafter. Registration includes all sessions, dinner on Friday night, continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday, as well as refreshment breaks. Single-day registration is $75. Student-discounted registration is $100 and $50 for single-day attendance. Space is limited and early registration is recommended. Continuing education credits are pending.

For more information or to register for the 2nd Annual Rocky Mountain Eating Disorders Conference (http://bit.ly/9aXUSQ), visit Eating Recovery Center’s website (http://bit.ly/awBGVX) or call 877-218-1344.

Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum

Posted by Steve Marchi on May 25, 2010 at 10:44am

The Broomfield High School Social Studies Department would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to the Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum for their continued support of our living history curriculum. Countless Veterans have shared their valuable time and deeply personal experiences to further empower our students regarding the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans and current service personnel. As a department, we encourage all the citizens of Broomfield to visit the recently expanded museum and join the Memorial Day Events and Celebration held at Broomfield Commons Park on Monday, May 31st from 12:00-2:30.Social Studies Department ChairsSteve MarchiTodd Wheeler

CareConnect to Benefit from Walnut Brewery Beer Tapping

Posted by Boulder County CareConnect on May 18, 2010 at 3:12pm

Tap Into a Great Beer and A Great Cause!

The Walnut Brewerywill donate $0.25 of every White Pelican Pilsner pint sold until the
tap runs dry (2-3 weeks) to CareConnect. White Pelican Pilsner is a
delicious special brew that is only available once a year.

Event Details: Tapping Night
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tim: 6:00 PM
Location: The Walnut Brewery
1123 Walnut Street, Boulder

Helpsupport CareConnect just by trying a White Pelican Pilsner! Every
patron who attends the tapping event at 6PM will receive a free pint. Bring
your friends and family, and come out for good food, good drinks and a
good cause!

The mission of CareConnect is to promote the security, comfort and independence of seniors and adults with disabilities.Proceeds from the Walnut Brewery will directly impact the direct services that CareConnect provides. These volunteer-powered services include escorted rides to medical appointments, minor home repairs and fall prevention, and weekly grocery shopping and delivery program.

Click here to learn more about CareConnect, or call 303-443-1933.

Working Teens Get Ahead with Online High School

Posted by Crystal Thomas on May 14, 2010 at 4:30pm

Many benefits of online high school are obvious, customized class schedules that allow you to control your learning pace, engaging use of interactive technology, even a class schedule that allows you to take class when you want. But a little known benefit of online high school is that it can help you with a part-time job.

Landing a part-time job is becoming increasingly difficult. Colorado teenagers may think they are unaffected by recent economic struggles, but they’re not. Last summer the employment rate for teenagers dropped to a record low of 33 percent. While Colorado’s unemployment rate (8.4 percent) is lower than the national average (9.9 percent), out of work adults in the state are accepting lower-skilled positions in greater numbers; positions that have traditionally been filled by teens.

In today’s market, a flexible school schedule may be the thing that helps you gain a competitive edge over other applicants.

Get Your Foot in the Door
Having the right attitude, respect and being on time are important to landing a job as a teen. But, you also need something that is going to set you apart from the other qualified applicants. If you have the ability to shift your school schedule on a weekly, or even daily, basis as you can at an online high school, then you can take on shifts that many of your peers can’t.

Gain Valuable Experience
Attending online schooling for high school means teens can apply for jobs that are normally out of reach because of the constraining traditional school hours. When you can take math class at 6:00 p.m. instead of 10:30 a.m. you’ll have the option to apply for office jobs. In an office setting you can gain critical skills that you may not have learned until your early 20s. Not only will an office job provide you the opportunity for higher pay but having office skills are important for landing future internships and jobs. A job that is rare among teens can also give you a unique experience to write about for your college admission essay.

Contribute to Household Income
You may work because you need extra spending cash, but increasingly there are teens like you who are taking jobs to supplement their family’s income after a parent has been laid off. For those teens, online high school means the ability to take on more hours. Teens over the age of 16 have no limit to the number of hours or days they can work. By attending school when it works for your schedule, you can pick up extra hours and help contribute to the household income.

While online high school may not be a good fit for all students, it can be very beneficial for students who want to or need to work. By providing the flexibility to land higher paying jobs or work more hours students can develop skills that serve them for the rest of their lives while earning their high school diploma online.

Eating Recovery Center Warns Bullying Can Lead to Eating Disorders

Posted by Crystal Thomas on May 13, 2010 at 4:55pm

As recent national headlines have shown, bullying can have a significant impact on adolescents’ self esteem and sense of self worth. When bullying takes the form of making fun of weight or teasing about body shape, it can also contribute to the development of an eating disorder, warns Eating Recovery Center (http://bit.ly/d6gatJ), a licensed and Joint Commission accredited behavioral hospital providing comprehensive treatment and sustainable recovery for eating disorders. In fact, a 2009 study conducted by Beat, a British eating disorders association, found that nearly one-half of adolescents with eating disorders believe that bullying contributed to their illness.

“We’ve seen the detrimental effects that bullying can have on an adolescent’s self esteem,” said Bobbie Arthur, L.C.S.W., family therapist at Eating Recovery Center. “However, parents can minimize the impact of teasing about body shape and size by helping adolescents respect themselves and build a strong sense of self worth.”

Arthur offers the following three tips to help parents mitigate the effects of body-focused bullying.

1. Broaden your idea of beauty and focus on the unique elements – not centered on appearance – that make your young adult special. Highlight your son’s creativity and intelligence. Applaud your daughter’s energy and enthusiasm. Sit down with your child to identify admirable people who do not necessarily have the “perfect” look or body.

2. Match your actions to your words. When helping an adolescent recover from body-focused bullying, a parent who has positive body beliefs will have far more credibility than one who consistently criticizes his or her own looks.

3. Remember that good intentions can sometimes be damaging. Seemingly harmless messages that come from the family can have a significant, long-term impact. Instead of joking about body shape and size, encouraging weight loss or criticizing food choices, model healthy and active behaviors and promote healthy choices.

“It is important to help your teen see every aspect of himself or herself and love the broad spectrum that is who they are,” said Arthur.

If a loved one’s focus on body image leads to signs of eating disorders (http://bit.ly/d29GbG), treatment may be necessary. Contact Eating Recovery Center for guidance related to eating disorder treatment options or for more information about eating disorders and insurance (http://bit.ly/dcohSC). Eating Recovery Center can also provide information about supporting a loved one with an eating disorder during food-focused holidays or occasions (http://bit.ly/cerQy5) or tips for avoiding eating disorders in college (http://bit.ly/a8Oohh).

Tri- Military Ceremony CU-ROTC Officer Candidate David Williams (Navy) honored by Daughters of the American Revolution

Posted by Arapahoe Chapter DAR on May 10, 2010 at 2:23pm

CU ROTC Officer Candidate David Williams (Navy) Each year Arapahoe Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution honors our country’s young officers at the CU-ROTC Tri-Military Ceremony

17ft. Sequoia planted in Catalpa Park!

Posted by Arapahoe Chapter DAR on May 10, 2010 at 2:13pm

Arapahoe Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution planted a 17ft. Sequoia in Catalpa Park at 19th and Kalmia. The tree is incredibly beautiful. Boulder Forestry also planted three additional Sequoias at the park.

Summer swimming!

Posted by Jane Fettig on May 5, 2010 at 4:06pm

The summer season is almost upon us, and that means outdoor swimming! Boulder Aquatic Masters (BAM) is beginning it's open water swims at the Boulder Reservoir on May 18. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 - 8:00 am, there will be coaches, swimmers, lifeguards and FUN at the windsurfing area. The cost is $10 for drop-in, $8 for a BAM Punch Pass, Free with year-round BAM passes.

There are 3 "Bare Bones" swims scheduled for the summer! These are one or two mile swims at the Boulder Reservoir, and are a great way to enjoy open water swimming. Beginners through seasoned triathletes are all welcome. Coaches, timers, lifeguards, support kayakers and snacks are all provided. The dates are: June 26, July 24 and August 21. Come to one, or all three! Get a t-shirt! Bring friends, meet friends, and get to know the BAM community.

Contact jascott@indra.com with any questions regarding the above, and check our website at www.bamswimteam.org.

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