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First Things First For Eating Disorders Free Monthly Interactive Workshop for Those Affected by an Eating Disorder- Topic for the Month “REPLACING SHAME AND GUILT WITH PERSONAL INTEGRITY”
First Things First For Eating Disorders is a free monthly interactive
motivational workshop for those affected by an Eating Disorder. This
popular group program was developed and is led by veteran
Psychotherapist and eating disorders specialist William Skerker, LCSW,
LRSW, and is Co-Administered by Ellen Schieren who provides personalized
phone help and support. Many attendees have reported that First Things
First has helped them increase their sense of self-worth, and that it
has bolstered their commitment to decisions and behaviors leading to
healthier and more fulfilling lives.
First Things First For Eating Disorders delivers a pro-treatment and
pro-recovery message. It asks key questions about what you truly want,
what your agendas might be, and helps participants identify and overcome
obstacles and conflicts that prevent them from reaching their goals.
Each First Things First topic reflects a theoretical position and its
practical application for Eating Disordered individuals seeking
permanent recovery.
First Things First For Eating Disorders is free of charge, and free
of obligation. Your one-time email or phone registration allows you to
attend as many meetings as you would like without re-registering. Your
personal information will remain private, and you will receive an email
reminder announcing the topic before each meeting. Each monthly meeting
is held on a Thursday evening at 7:30 PM in Manhattan at 19 West 34th
Street, in Suite 301, on the Third Floor. Check www.firstthingsfirstforeatingdisorders.com for further meeting dates.
For registration, more information, or private consultation contact:
WILLIAM SKERKER, LCSW, LRSW, ACSW
Licensed Psychotherapist
19 West 34th Street Penthouse
New York, NY 10001
William_Skerker@mac.com
917.692.8193 or 212.736.9040
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For registration, more information, or phone help and support contact:
ELLEN SCHIEREN
Co-Administrator
eschieren@yahoo.com
516.510.9001