Summer Newsletter 2014 (EDCINS-Eating Disorders Community Interest Network Scotland, now TEDD)

Eating Disorders Community Interest Network Scotland (EDCINS) Newsletter: Summer 2014

Welcome to EDCINS! Hello and welcome to the first newsletter from the Eating Disorders Community Interest Network Scotland or EDCINS! Thank you for joining EDCINS as an official EDCINS Member and for joining Membership.

Since this is the first EDCINS Newsletter, we have decided to distribute it to non-Members this time to let other people know about this network, some of the things we have done and do and encourage people to join this network.

This will be the only edition of the newsletter distributed to non-Members as, so if you wish to become an EDCINS Member and join our wonderful network, please see how to apply for Membership later in this newsletter - we welcome as many people as possible to join!

We are so excited about how EDCINS has developed so far since December 2013 and we are looking forward to lots of fantastic events, meetings, conversation cafes, workshops, training events, social gatherings, outings, conferences and much more associated with eating disorders in Scotland. You can’t afford not to be a Member!

WHAT IS EDCINS? The Eating Disorders Community Interest Network Scotland (EDCINS) is a new networking, ideas and discussion network group launched in Scotland in 2014 for those who have an interest in eating disorders, including sufferers, ex-sufferers, families, friends, professionals, researchers, health staff, teachers and anyone else who wishes to connect and come together to make a difference.

EDCINS membership is open to everyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality, religion, culture or nationality. We welcome individuals, groups and organisations who have a personal or professional interest in eating disorders. EDCINS is a non-profit voluntary network and all fees and donations go directly to the administration and running of EDCINS.

What Will We Do?

You might be thinking 'What kind of things will EDCINS do?' or 'What will EDCINS be involved in?' The answer is: as much as we can! While the aim of EDCINS is 'networking' this can involve a lot of things and lots of different people from many parts of Scotland.

We would love to hear your ideas and suggestions too!

Some ideas are: Workshops Conferences Coffee & Chat Groups Research & Experiences Talks Presentations Events Newsletters Projects Visits Focus/Opinions Groups Informal Gatherings Regional/National Groups Social Events Discussion Groups Sharing experiences, information, knowledge, ideas etc Meeting & talking with as many people as possible & keeping the topic alive!

About Us In 2011, some people in Scotland became interested in starting a group for people who are interested in eating disorders. The aim was to invite anyone who had an interest in eating disorders. This did launch in 2011 under a different name and an initial meeting was held.

However, both co-organisers decided not to continue as there seemed to be some conflicting ideas about what the group should be about.

In autumn 2013, some people again came together with this idea, but from a slightly different perspective and with a different group of people. This network had its initial meeting in January 2014. The meeting was very successful and saw people from Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Linlithgow, Perthshire, Lanarkshire, Edinburgh, Ayrshire and other places come together for the initial meeting of EDCINS. It was a fun and interesting meeting filled with enthusiasm, motivation and great ideas.

A second meeting was planned and a new committee board formed. The Official Launch Event took place in May 2014.

Some groups have attempted such networking, however, it’s mostly professionals who are part of the group. We feel that it is important to be as inclusive as possible: we can all learn from each other, whether professional, volunteer, sufferer, ex-sufferer, carer, or someone just with an interest in eating disorders.

EDCINS is still in its infancy and will, naturally, be small to begin with but can and will grow.

It's important to link up with other people, find out their opinions, their experiences, be informed about any research that's happening, have discussions and so on to keep this topic alive and hopefully generate more interest and support for eating disorders awareness, education, support and help. For more information, please see our official website: www.edcins.org

Official Launch of EDCINS Event on Saturday 17th May 2014

Alex then officially announced the beginning of EDCINS with a gorgeous cake and an exploding candle firework!

by Janine Finlay

Any good event or party usually involves cake, bubbly and, of course, fireworks(!) – and the official launch of EDCINS on Saturday the 17th of May 2014 had all these great ingredients!

After several informal meetings with groups of 20-30 people who wanted to exchange ideas about the eating disorders sector, EDCINS was formed. To launch officially, we held a networking event in Glasgow with a delicious buffet. It was a chance for people from all over Scotland and from all areas of the sector (including sufferers, carers, education specialists and professionals), to come together and find out what EDCINS is all about. Around 60 people attended. We were delighted that around a third signed up for Membership on the spot. To kick off, Alexandra O’Brien, Chair of EDCINS(and Founder and Director of Scotland’s main charity for eating disorders, No Bodies Perfect), gave a little talk on how EDCINS came into being. Alex is on the right, and committee member, Melissa Spilioti is on the left!

There was then time for attendees to contribute to a raffle for some fun prizes (including bubbly!)...

...add their ideas to a discussion board, and talk to each other about what they do, what they could bring to EDCINS, and what they’d most like to see happen in the EDCINS community.

Ideas ranged from sharing information on effective therapies and therapists, devising training for teachers in schools, research discussions and much more. Alex was keen to discuss these ideas with everyone, and talk about how we might spend our future meetings together.

It was a warm, informative and informal event, which we hope gave everyone an idea of how we might exchange information and forge tangible change in the future. We look forward to the next event on Saturday the 6th of September and we hope to see many of you there too!

EDCINS Meet and Greet Gathering on Saturday 6th September 2014 For bookings and more event details please see our new private and dedicated Meetup space for EDCINS Members only (sign-up required - please join!): www.meetup.com/EDCINSNetwork WHAT?: Meet and Greet Social Event of EDCINS Members We asked you at the Official Event what you would like as our first 'official' gathering as EDCINS Members and many of you said a social gathering or Meet and Greet where we could get to know each other better, introduce ourselves to each other, find out what we would like to do/ get from EDCINS and share ideas, experiences and lots more. Tea and coffee will be provided.

WHEN?: Saturday 6th September 2014, 1.30pm-4.30pm WHERE?: The Board Room, Central Library, George IV Bridge, EH1 1EG. This is in Edinburgh City Centre and is only 5 minutes walk from Waverley Train Station in Central Edinburgh, so will be accessible to those of us coming from other parts of Scotland.

WHO?: EDCINS Members (those who have paid Membership or who would like to become an Official Member can sign up on the day).

EDCINS Members can be anyone with an interest in eating disorders - sufferers/ex-sufferers; work/volunteer in eating disorders; recovered; family/friend/carer; professional/healthcare staff; teachers/educators; researchers or anyone with an interest in eating disorders who wish to network with other people in Scotland or become a Member!

Please confirm your place by RSVP on the Meetup spaceabove where there is details of future events, training, socials, workshops, gatherings, and so on, as well as other news, updates, discussions, downloads and lots more. Have your Membership Card handy so you can insert your Membership Number! There are only 20 spaces available, as the room holds 20 people maximum, so please confirm your place asap!

If you wish to become a Member, you can join on the day or apply for Membership beforehand - just email us at info@edcins.org and we will tell you how!

We hope to see you there! Thank you for your time!

JOINT EDCINS AND NO BODIES PERFECT EVENT: FRIDAY 22ND AUGUST 2014 EVENING OUT TO SEE SHOW ABOUT EATING DISORDERS AT EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL 2014 No Bodies Perfect and EDCINS (Eating Eating Disorders Community Interest Network Scotland) are planning an evening out to see Jenny Kondol's one women show 'Time to Talk to Jane' that will debut at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We have had a personal invite to the performance and, with that, we have now scheduled a social activity for an evening out in Edinburgh to see the show.

HOW TO BOOK: Please RSVP to pvisproductions@gmail.com with your full name and contact number, the date you'd like to come, plus the name/number of guests you will be bringing. Please be aware that audience numbers are restricted to 25 per show, so make sure you email to reserve your seat(s).

DATES: Friday 15th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th, Monday 18th August, and Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd August.

The show starts at 8pm with drinks and nibbles afterwards.

VENUE: Venture Edinburgh, 17 Earlston Place, Unit 1 Meadowbank Retail Park, Edinburgh, EH7 5SU

WHO?: Jenny Kondol is an ex-bulimic in recovery. She is also an actor and has written a one-woman-show inspired by my own experiences with bulimia and depression.

WHAT'S IT ABOUT?: the show is called 'Time to Talk to Jane'. Jenny uses dark comedy, drama and clowning to tell Jane's story; she is struggling with bulimia. Jane takes us through her typical day, hoping that the end of it might bring some answers. By speaking directly to the audience, she attempts to challenge their perceptions and give them a raw insight into the life of a depressed bulimic. As a performer, Jenny/Jane does not mimic the suffering of a bulimic. Rather, she attempts to elevate associated social stigma attached to eating disorders with humour, honesty and comedic physical storytelling.

The piece explores the physical representation of mess as a metaphor for the state of Jane's mind.

ANY FEES?: as the show is aimed at spreading awareness, the event is un-ticketed and FREE of charge, but Jenny is encouraging attendees to donate on the night with proceeds going to 3 of her chosen charities (optional).

Join Jane for an insight into the chaotic absurdities that have become a way of life along her path of WANT TO JOIN OUR US FORCharming, THE EVENING?: No self-destruction and realisation. funny, thought provoking… it’s ‘Time to Talk to Jane’… Bodies Perfect will you listen? and EDCINS are planning their evening out to this show Time to Talk to Jane is the debut one-woman-show from actor/writer Jenny Kondol. Tackling tough through a performance genre design to tackle the audience, Jenny explores the life of a young on Friday 22ndissues August. woman struggling with mental health issues and an eating disorder. Mixing drama, dark comedy and clowning, Jenny’s personal insight immerses the audience into the world of a depressed bulimic.

If you would like to Edinburgh; join us please let take place at Venture please see the attached flyer for dates, times and furtherus venue know by emailinformation. Each performance is followed by drinks and nibbles. As the show is aimed at spreading awareness, the event is un-ticketed and you will be encouraged to donate to Jenny’s chosen mental ing us at info@edcins.org or info@nbp-eating-disorders. health/ eating disorder charities. Please RSVP to pvisproductions@gmail.com with your full name contact number, the date you'd like tobook come, plus the name/number of guests youfor will be co.uk and we andwill block places those meeting bringing. Please be aware that audience numbers are restricted to 25 per show, so make sure you email to reserve yourout. seat(s). us for the evening Jenny would like to invite you to an evening with Jane during the Edinburgh Festival. Performances

Charming, funny, thought provoking... it’s ‘Time to Talk to Jane’...will you listen? Hope you can join NBP/ EDCINS for the evening or make one of the other dates.

WANT TO START YOUR OWN EATING DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP IN SCOTLAND?

No Bodies Perfect, which is Scotland’s main charity for eating disorders, are now starting the process of setting up the No Bodies Perfect Support Group Network.

They are starting this process now as it will take a wee while to advertise for potential people to start these groups, do applications, etc.

As many of you will know, No Bodies Perfect is an established registered charity in Scotland and Scotland’s main charity for eating disorders offering a range of treatment and services. It was established in May 2010 and has been going strong ever since. They do have some support groups in parts of Scotland but are now looking to extend this and train Support Group Facilitators to start their own eating disorder support in their own area with the support and direction of No Bodies Perfect.

The one-day training course called ‘Group Facilitation Skills for Support Groups’ will run during November 2014. It has been written in accordance with personal experiences of group facilitation, tried and tested methods, as well as backed up by evidence and some of the well-known theories of groupwork.

The course will not only be educative, fun and interactive, but will support you in the steps you need to take to start up your own support group for eating disorders, how to advertise, who to get people along, as well as things like improving your listening skills, being aware of body language, group processes and how to recruit volunteers of your own to help with your support group.

This training course will be free to those who are serious about starting a support group in their area with the support and encouragement of No Bodies Perfect. You will also receive free course training materials, a free start-up pack as well as free Membership to the new No Bodies Perfect Support Group Network.

You will also receive support from our Team as well as invites to other events, workshops etc and highly discounted training on future courses, if you wish to do it.

Beat, the eating disorders charity of England and Wales, have a support group network and this has been a great success over the years and allowed many wonderful people to start their own support groups.

We would love to give this opportunity to other people and do something similar in Scotland, although it will be different and have its own stamp.

See over for more details and how to apply!

Anyone can start a support group although there are some conditions: * If you have had an eating disorder yourself, you must have been recovered for 1 and a half - 2 years or more. At least one of your references will have to confirm this (we have taken this model of recruitment directly from Beat because we feel it is important to ensure the safety of volunteers as much as possible - to avoid you and support group members being triggered). * You must be over 18 years old and resident in Scotland. * We are not looking for NHS staff, health professionals etc to start support groups unless they have significant knowledge and understanding of eating disorders - they need to ‘get it’. We have done various surveys on this over the past few years and the vast majority of people we have spoken to want people who have personal experience of eating disorders to run groups (ex-sufferers, family, friends of people with eating disorders). This is important for many reasons and will be explained at the training course. * You must be in a position to start a support group up to 6 months after the training course to ensure what you have learned is fresh, up-to-date and still applicable. * No groups can be started in the Greater Glasgow and surrounding areas as we already have these.

Running and managing support groups can be so rewarding and satisfying in many ways. I (Alex) have been to every single support group we have held over the past 4 years except for 2 when I went on holiday. In 2 weeks time, that will be 200 support group meetings and in all that time I can still say I learn something new every week from the people who come along - men and women of all ages and from all walks of life who never fail to

to encourage me, inspire me and motivate to continually improve the charity and my other work with eating disorders. I learn so much about other people and how to help people with eating disorders. Yes, I am specialist eating disorders professional, but I also had an eating disorder for over 14 years myself and understand eating disorders from various perspectives.

Seeing the courage and bravery of those who come along to support group meetings each week is so special and rewarding, and it’s amazing to witness the openness, honestly and courage that people have when expressing their thoughts and feelings regarding their eating disorder experiences. I ALWAYS learn something new. It’s also wonderful to see people recover, get better or make changes in their life in many ways. How many people in the world are so privileged to witness this and get the opportunity to see people change in front of their eyes?

Don’t get me wrong; it can be difficult, exhausting, emotional, upsetting, as well as interesting, exciting, motivating and so many other things, often all at the same time. However, when people get a place to talk and express themselves openly, honestly and without judgement, pressure, expectation or evaluation, in a safe and confidential environment, it’s truly one of the most rewarding roles you can have.

So what do you think? Are you up for it? Do you or someone you know want to start a support group and help and support other people struggling with many forms of eating disorder?

If so, please get in touch. We will be accepting applications for a few months to give people ample opportunity to get involved. We will then invite interested parties to the training course to take their first steps in becoming an eating disorder support group facilitator.

The training date is likely to be in November 2014.

It will be a full day, on a Saturday and this first group facilitator training course will take place at our new Centre in Glasgow’s west end, Byres Road. This is just beside Hillhead Subway so is easily accessible from Glasgow city centre and for those who are travelling from outside Glasgow (it’s only 4 minutes on the Subway from Glasgow city centre) If you would like an application form and to enrol on the course please email us as follows: info@nbp-eating-disorders.co.uk Please feel free to pass this information to anyone else you feel might be interested in this and would like to be trained as an eating disorder support group facilitator. Please note that while the training etc is free, those who fail to turn up on the day or cancel within one week of the course will be invoiced £25 to cover the administration costs of their place.

Places will be limited to a certain number too, so we don’t want people to just reserve a place and then not turn up when someone else could have attended instead.

Not turning up costs us money!

Be part of the No Bodies Perfect Eating Disorder Support Group Network and start an eating disorder support group in your area. Help and support those struggling with eating disorders in Scotland - use your experience, knowledge and valuable skills to help others who need some help and support!

Public Consultation in Eating Disorders: Linlithgow Council, Linlithgow and Linlithgow Bridge Community Council and West Lothian Health Partnerships.

Linlithgow and Linlithgow Bridge Community Council invite the people of the town and outlying communities to join the upcoming Public Health Consultation on 11th September 2014, at Burgh Halls, from 7.00pm to 9.30pm.

The consultation is focused on mental health in the community, specifically on - Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Drugs, Suicide and Self-Harm and Dementia Care, all known to affect people from many backgrounds.

The purpose of the consultation is to ask: * What are the health and care needs of people in the community; * What help and support is available: * Are current support services appropriate and adequate; what can be done to overcome difficulties, and bring change, where need for change is identified.

Health and Care Professionals will be attending the event to hear what people are saying and to let people know how the Scottish Government is implementing changes in the NHS and Social Care.

No Bodies Perfect and EDCINS have been invited to attend and will briefly speak by introducing No Bodies Perfect, EDCINS and some other work.

If you would like to attend, please confirm your attendance by emailing Verena Throp: verena.throp@llbcc.org.uk

Next EDCINS Event....What do you want?

We are now thinking of the event after our upcoming gathering on Saturday 6th September. Please let us know what you would like. Talks/presentations about something in particular about eating disorders? Workshops?

Social gathering? Review of book/piece of research? Experiences of services? Film/documentary screening followed by discussion? There's lots of ideas so please let us know, as we can't plan events for you if you don't tell us what you would like - we aim to do what you would like and find helpful!

You can email your ideas to info@edcins.org or post a comment on our Facebook page or in a discussion on the private Meetup webspace for EDCINS Members.

Alternatively, feel free to let us know at a gathering or EDCINS event in person or on a comments card!

We look forward to all of your ideas and hope to plan another EDCINS event for October/November! Stay tuned!

This year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival has seen an encouraging increase in performances tackling the topic of mental illness, but few are as honest and raw as ‘It’s Time to Talk to Jane’. Jenny Kondol’s one-woman-show takes inspiration from Jenny’s own experiences with an eating disorder and mental illness and, using dark comedy and drama, tells the story of Jane: a girl struggling with bulimia.

by Madeleine Dunne

By speaking directly and intimately to the audience, Jenny invites us to experience a raw and realistic insight of what it’s like to suffer with the disorder. The piece uses humour and honesty to challenge social stigmas and narrow perceptions associated with eating disorders. I was lucky enough to talk to Jenny about her show,its creation, her own experiences with bulimia and future plans for the piece.

I started by asking Jenny where the idea for the show came from: "The show itself is not my own story, but it is inspired by it. The inspiration came from an improvised sketch on where we’d be in ten years time. I had this sketch with a rice cracker and I’m smashing it in frustration and just screaming: “I want to be skinny!” and it’s from that single, silly idea that I got the idea for the show.

It’s about expressing the frustration of someone with bulimia, or any eating disorder, really – that it’s a silent frustration. Bulimia particularly is a silent illness, with people enduring it in secret because you can look so healthy and normal but be dying inside. It’s much more common than we think because of that secrecy.

I wanted more people to be aware of what it’s like to suffer with that horrible disease and I wanted to give a voice to those suffering; I’m very lucky to have an art to do that.”

Jenny designed the show to put the audience in a place of discomfort. She has done so in order to make an impact, evoke empathy and challenge the audience: “I’ve designed the performance to be a raw, uncomfortable watch. The audience numbers are twenty-five, and I look everyone in the eyes at least twice throughout the performance. It’s uncomfortable to make eye contact with a performer, but it makes an instant connection.

It’s very intimate.

I want the audience to feel challenged, I don’t just want them to walk away and think “oh, that’s a shame”, I want them to go away and think “oh god, is that really what it’s like?”.

Or, I want them to relate. It’s about throwing out a life raft to those that are suffering and saying that there’s light at the end of the tunnel. When I was suffering, I felt that that was me for the rest of my life.

But now I feel like that was a totally different person, that life seems so strange to me now. I want that for other people, for them to come through their disorder, look back and not recognise themselves.

After the preview people said the show was also enchanting, because I make people laugh – it’s not all doom and gloom! There’s a lot of comedy in there, I mean it’s dark comedy but the idea is I make them laugh and then I hit them with a bite of reality. A lot of people said they felt guilty for laughing and that’s what I want. I want them to question why they laugh, because the link between real comedy and real tragedy is so close, and I think when they question why they’re laughing it helps with challenging some attitudes towards eating disorders.”

Jenny highlighted some concerns about how people struggling with eating disorders might respond to the performance: “It’s a tricky one. I’m both intrigued and interested, but also worried about their reaction. I want people to be aware that it is difficult to watch – it might strike a few chords and it might be quite upsetting, but I want them to know it’s okay to feel that way.

I really want to hear feedback from them from their perspective, whether it’s inspiring and gives them hope or if it’s just too much. After the show there’s an option to leave anonymous feedback and contact details, but even if they were brave enough just to come along and be a presence that would be really good.”

In the future, Jenny would like to bring the show to a wider audience, in the hope that it will reach and benefit those in need of it’s message: “In the future I'd like to take it to people who are maybe on the brink of recovery, in the throws of the disorder or well into recovery – possibly units, support groups, universities, colleges and sixth years. I want to get it out there, and I'm hoping to apply for funding and get a tour eventually. I'm planning to work with a therapist and devise a workshop that goes with the piece to try and facilitate some therapy through drama, share my story and hopefully be an inspiration to people.”

"Time To Talk To Jane" will be playing at the Venture Edinburgh 15th - 23rd of August at 8pm.

Research Request: “An exploration of women’s experiences of cognitive-behaviour therapy for the treatment of bulimia nervosa.”

My name is Kati Hallikainen. I’m a Trainee Counselling Psychologist (London Metropolitan University) carrying out a research study as part of my doctoral training. The study examines the experiences of receiving cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT) for bulimia nervosa (BN). My aim is to gain a more detailed understanding of these experiences, as they may help service providers and professionals to improve the ways in which those with the diagnosis are supported.

Participants would be expected to take part in private oneto-one interviews lasting about 1 hour. Interviews will take place in a location that is mutually agreed on. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.

The study has received ethical approval from the London Metropolitan University Ethics Panel. Who can take part? * Women aged 18 to 35 who: * Were diagnosed with bulimia nervosa or EDNOS (bulimia subtype) in the past * Have undergone one-to-one cognitive-behaviour therapy for bulimia nervosa only once in the past * Are no longer in therapy * Are able to talk about their experience of receiving this therapy * Do not currently have a mental health diagnosis, such as eating disorder, psychosis, severe depression or anxiety disorder * Are able to travel locally for the interview Interested or want more information? Please contact me on kah0557@my.londonmet.ac.uk or 07968 947 981. You can withdraw from the study at any point, up to and during the interview.

Research Request:

eating disorders, attitudes, thinking styles and personality traits.

Can you help? We are Sophie Jackson and Sharena Think from Durham University and we are looking for volunteers, who have had either a past or present diagnosis of any eating disorder, to take part in our study.

The study explores the link between eating attitudes, symptoms of eating disorders, thinking styles and personality traits. We believe our research will help us to further understand thinking styles of those with eating disorders to improve future treatment.

We are looking for volunteers to participate in two short tasks: the first is an online questionnaire; and the second task is an interactive task (this requires you to come into our department to complete a computer task - this part is only for those who are near the Durham area). If you can also help with the second part of the study in Durham, then please know travel expenses will be paid.

Can you help with either the online questionnaire or both the online questionnaire and the second task? If you can help with either just the online questionnaire or the questionnaire and the Durham task, please get in touch as we would really like to hear from you!

Please contact us via email for more information or to participate: s.j.jackson@durham.ac.uk or sharena.thind@ durham.ac.uk

Thank you for your time and co-operation!

Volunteering Opportunities with EDCINS

EDCINS have some volunteering opportunities. We will be emailing those who signed up to our volunteer mailing list at the Event on Saturday 17th May, however, if anyone else is interested, we would love to hear from you! We currently have the following volunteering roles with EDCINS: * * * *

General Committee Members Fundraising Events Officers Newsletter Writers and Media Officers

These roles are open to anyone in Scotland and require approximately 4-5 hours volunteering per month. There is also the option of becoming Member of EDCINS too if you wish. You will be asked to attend team meetings approximately every 6 weeks and these meetings will rotate in different places in Scotland since we all come from different places.

Please only apply if you can commit to these roles and are serious about volunteering. To apply, please email us at info@edcins.org for an application form and please state which position you wish to apply for so we can send you the correct role description. There are many benefits to volunteering and you will make many contacts as well as meet lots of new people.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Want to become an EDCINS Member?

(EDCINS) is a new networking, ideas and discussion network group launched in Scotland in 2014 for those who have an interest in eating disorders.

We feel that it is important to be as inclusive as possible and we welcome anyone to apply for EDCINS Membership including sufferers, ex-sufferers, families, friends, professionals, researchers, health staff, teachers and anyone else who wishes to connect and come together to make a difference.

EDCINS membership is open to everyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality, religion, culture or nationality living in Scotland. We also welcome people from other parts of the UK who wish to network with people in Scotland involved with eating disorders.

Membership fees will be at a low introductory rate of £10 per person for 2014/2015. To apply for Membership, please download the Membership Form on our official website and send your completed to info@edcins.co.uk Ee will send you a Membership Pack, Membership Card and invite you to join out private webspace for EDCINS Members only. The website is: www.edcins.org Membership includes: quarterly newsletter. free talks, events, meetings, workshops, groups, gatherings etc.

Invitations to events, groups, workshops and gatherings.

Opportunity to network, make new contacts and discuss eating disorders, news and developments.

Discounts on training, courses and events from other EDCINS Members. Social activities and lots more!

Be part of a group that involves people from all parts of Scotland who have an interest in eating disorders.

Have your say and voice your opinion and ideas. Join today!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: UPCOMING EVENTS The following is only a selection of events to look forward to over the next few months. We update our website regularly, so please keep an eye on that for fuurther events, listings and dates for your diary!

D * Friday 22nd August 2014 * Evening out with EDCINS members and volunteers and No Bodies Perfect volunteers and service users -‘Time To Talk to Jane’ at the Edinburgh Festival, Edinburgh

* Thursday 4th September 2014 *

Start of next Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at the Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre, Glasgow

* Saturday 6th September 2014 *

EDCINS Meet and Greet Members Event,Edinburgh

* Thursday 11th September 2014 *

Public Consultation on Eating Disorders by Linlithgow Community Council, Linlithgow

* Monday 30th September 2014 *

Closing date for No Bodies Perfect applications to start support groups in other areas of Scotland

* Mid-October 2014 *

Next EDCINS Members Event - to be confirmed

* Mid-November 2014 *

No Bodies Perfect ‘Group facilitation Skills Training for Support Group’ course, Glasgow

* Thursday 11th December 2014 *

SMHRM Annual Scientific Meeting 2014: De-stigmatising Mental Illness, Edinburgh

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US! Email

info@edcins.org

Website

www.edcins.org

Private Website for EDCINS Members www.meetup.com/EDCINSNetwork

Twitter @EDCINS

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