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Trauma & Eating Disorders: Which Should Be Treated First?

Treating co-occurring conditions, like trauma and eating disorders, is a complex process. Here’s how to approach it.

In the Media | Children’s Hospitals Saw Rise In Eating Disorder Cases During Pandemic

Since the pandemic began, children’s hospitals have seen a surge in admissions for eating disorders. The Renfrew Center’s Samantha DeCaro, PsyD helps explain why.

Register Now for The Renfrew Center Foundation’s 2021 VIRTUAL Conference for Professionals

The 31st Annual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference for Professionals will offer up to 38 CEs/CMEs/Contact Hours, showcasing 3 exciting Keynote presentations, 6 live Master Classes, 16 on demand workshops, networking activities and more.

Scholarship Opportunities Available for The Renfrew Center Foundation’s 2021 VIRTUAL Conference for Professionals

We are pleased to offer scholarships for the 2021 Virtual Renfrew Center Foundation Conference, which include a complimentary full Conference registration.

In the Media | Eating Disorders Are a Mental Illness That Can Impact Anyone

The pandemic has shown that an eating disorder will thrive in isolation. Experts join Good Day Philadelphia to discuss eating disorders and steps to mitigate them.

In the Media | I’m Done with Unwanted hugs, and You Can Be, Too

A year of social distancing freed us from a lot of unwanted touch. We’ve found agency that we’ve never had before. And many of us want to keep it. Here’s how.

History of The Renfrew Center Foundation Conference from Conference Chair, Judi Goldstein, MSS, LSW

The goal of the conference continues to be a gathering which provides cutting edge ideas and fresh voices in a stimulating, nurturing environment.

BALANCING ACT: Considering a Medical Leave for Treatment

Making the decision to take a medical leave from school to seek eating disorder treatment can be challenging and overwhelming, but also life-altering and life-saving.

In the Media | Dr. Melanie Smith of The Renfrew Center: “Be Present. As present as you can”

In this interview series, successful Doctors, Dentists, Psychotherapists, Counselors, and other medical and wellness professionals share lessons and stories from their experience about the best practices in Telehealth.