For more information about MEDA and services call

1-866-343-MEDA

1-617-558-1881

Support Groups & Services

Assessments

Designed for individuals who have concerns about their eating behaviors and are unsure if they have an eating disorder.

Individuals requesting an assessment will meet one-on-one with a clinician to discuss their concerns. An assessment consists of a comprehensive evaluation and includes diagnosis, treatment plan and referrals (if applicable). Appointments last approximately 1 hour and are $80.

If you would like to schedule an assessment or learn more information, please call 617-558-1881 extension 22.

Consultations

Intended for individuals who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder and want to establish treatment as well as for those returning to treatment.

Individuals requesting a consultation will meet with a clinician to discuss their history, treatment plan and progress. Recommendations for change and/or additions to one's treatment plan may be given. Appointments last approximately 1 hour and are $80.

If you would like to schedule a consultation or learn more information, please call 617-558-1881 extension 22

National Phone Consultations

Intended for individuals out of state concerned about their eating behaviors or the behaviors of a loved one.

Individuals will speak with a clinician over the phone and discuss history, treatment options and progress. Recommendations for change and/or additions to one’s treatment plan may be given. Appointments generally last one hour and are $100.

If you would like to schedule a consultation via phone, please call 1-866-343-MEDA

Coaching Sessions

This one-hour session is designed for family and friends of an individual with an eating disorder.

Those that request a coaching session will meet with a licensed eating disorder specialist and investigate the issues and struggles with regards to the loved one's eating disorder.

A coaching session provides a customized treatment plan and referrals, education about eating disorders, directions on how to connect with services, and guidance on the "do's" and "don'ts" of helping. Appointments generally last 1 hour and are $100.

If you would like to schedule a coaching session or learn more information, please call 617-558-1881 extension 22.

Support Groups

Connect to Recovery (CTR) support groups are led by individuals who are supervised and trained by an LICSW. Many group leaders themselves are recovered from eating disorders and/or have training in the field.

The following are groups offered at MEDA:

CARE Group for Parents, Family Members, Partners and Friends

Tuesday Nights 6:15 - 7:15PM

There are no prerequisites for joining this group. Individuals may attend group on a drop-in basis.

Teen Group

Tuesday Nights 6:15-7:15PM

Prerequisites for joining group:

Group Intake with MEDA clinician
Currently in treatment with an individual therapist (referrals can be made by MEDA)

Adults with Eating Disorders and/or Disordered Eating for Adults 18 years and older

Wednesday Nights 6:15-7:15PM

Prerequisites for joining group:

Group Intake with MEDA clinician
Currently in treatment with an individual therapist (referrals can be made by MEDA)

Women’s Group for women 35 years and older

Thursday Afternoons 11:15-12:15PM

Prerequisites for joining group:

Group Intake with MEDA clinician
Currently in treatment with an individual therapist (referrals can be made by MEDA)

Group sessions are $20 per visit. CTR Groups are held at our Newton Office (92 Pearl Street). Groups begin promptly at 6:15, though we ask members to arrive between 6:00-6:15 to sign-in.

Transitions Group

Wednesday, May 29th, 6:00-7:00pm

Wednesday, June 26th, 6:00-7:00pm

Wednesday, July 24th, 6:00-7:00pm

Wednesday, August 14th, 6:00-7:00pm

Prerequisites for joining group:

Group Intake with MEDA clinician
Currently in treatment with an individual therapist (referrals can be made by MEDA)

Embracing new opportunities for change can be exciting, and a little scary all at the same time. Moving from one phase of life to the next can bring up new challenges, and insights and additional support can be helpful when trying to face these challenges head-on. The Transitions Group at MEDA is designed specifically for those individuals who are working towards recovery, while at the same time preparing to embark on a new phase of life after high school.

New Support Group for Parents in North Central Mass!

CARE Group for Parents, Family Members, Partners and Friends

Oakmont Regional High School: 10 Oakmont Avenue, Ashburnham, MA

There are no long term commitments...drop-ins are welcome. Donations to MEDA are accepted, but not required. For more information on this group, contact:

Paula Magee @ (978) 467-6173 or pmagee45@gmail.com

Please note: First Group starts January 8, 2013

Groups led by professional members:

Contact Information:	Location:	Time:	Description:

Julie Gardner, Ph.D. 617-266-4236	Boston	Tuesdays 6:45-8:15pm	Women's long-term, psychodynamic ED group
Louise Valiquette, LMHC 617-323-6160	Boston/Jamaica Plain	Wednesdays 8-9:30pm	Ongoing, mixed, anorexia, bulimia, BED, EDNOS, body image psychotherapy group
Anna Erdei, LMHC 978-328-7653	Braintree	Saturdays	Ongoing support groups for males and females
Deb Schachter, LICSW 617-232-0108	Brookline	Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 6:00pm-7:15pm	Ongoing ED support for women and Body Image Workshops. www.thebodyself.com
Susan Stahl, Ph.D. 617-441-4000	Cambridge	Monday and Thursday evenings	DBT groups for AN, BN, and BED
Kenneth Freedman, LICSW 508-428-6254	Cape Cod	Thursday evenings: 6:00-7:30pm	Women's Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group - ages 16-66
Alice Rosen, LMHC 978-369-1385	Concord	Weekends	Conscious Cafe, Non-Diet Workshops, Feeding Ourselves
Corinne Crossley, LMHC 339-237-0028	Dedham/Stoughton	Call for more information	General psychotherapy and self-discovery group for those dealing with BED and body image issues
Denise Peaslee, LMHC 978-455-8242	Lowell	Thursdays 5:00 - 6:15pm beginning June 14th	Binge Eating support group. Feeding the Soul: Solid Solutions for Emotional Eating Click here for flyer
Rivka Simmons, Psychotherapist 339-225-0083	Medford	Call for more information	Ongoing support groups for COE, a 10 week "Have Your Cake and Eat It Too" program - teaching women how to recreate their natural relationship with food and body.www.rivkasimmons.com
Julie Barto, MS, RD, LDN	Mendon	1st Wednesday of the month	Mindful Living, Mindful Eating support group
Jen Johnston, LMHC 617-699-3101 Jesine Xavier, PsyD. 617-517-9744	Needham Heights	DBT skill groups for parents and adolescents are both offered Mondays 4:50-5:40-pm or Thursdays 4:50-5:40pm.	DBT skills groups for adolescents and parents. Curriculum for all groups cover the four DBT modules of mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness
Don Branum, LMHC, LMFT 617-527-1403 617-921-6616	Newton	Call for more information	Group for men struggling with eating disorders
Rosemary Duffy, Psy.D. 978-251-3380	North Chelmsford	Thursday evenings: 6:00 - 8:00pm	Binge Eating Disorder support group
Diana Mansfield, LMHC, RYT 781-826-2270	Pembroke	Call for more information	Groups for girls and women with eating disorders, women who struggle with obesity and post-bariatric surgery group.
Renee Hoekstra, Psy.D. 617-981-5079	Stoneham	Call for more information	Adolescent CBT girls group and 6 session parent education group
Anne Robinson, LICSW, M.Ed 617-797-3558	Newton	Thursdays: 11:30-12:50PM	Support group for females ages 35+ in recovery from an eating disorder
Wendy Reich, LICSW 617-327-5770	West Roxbury	Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm	Call for more information
Meghan Dowdall, LICSW 508-586-2664 x3	West Bridgewater, MA	Thursdays: 7:30-8:45PM	Adults 18+; 12 week overview of all DBT skills-mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness
Mary Kruger, MS, LMFT 203-888-0462 x11	Seymour, CT	Mondays: 4:00 - 5:00pm Tuesdays: 7:00 - 8:30pm Wednesdays: 6:00-7:30pm	Adolescent ED group Adult ED group Adult COE group