Remuda Ranch-Hungry for Hope: Restoring Identity
June 3-5, 2009Download itinerary (PDF file)
About the conference: In their own words Glen Eyrie: Joining us today is Travis Stewart of Remuda Ranch and the True Campaign. Travis, how would you describe to someone what this conference will focus on? Travis Stewart: Last year we did our inaugural conference on eating disorders called Hungry for Hope. That conference presented a unique blend of theological and psychological perspectives on disordered eating and body image issues. We had such a marvelous response to that experience that we just had to do it again. So, as we thought about how to continue the excellence of that conference, but also make it fresh we concluded that we needed to focus on the issue of identity as it plays a role in eating and body image. Eating disorders are the leading cause of death among all mental health issues (including suicide) and yet there is a great fear among Christians when faced with this issue. That is in part, because of the confusing topic of identity and self-esteem. Christian professionals and ministry leaders find themselves asking, "How do I help them recover a sense of who they are from a Biblical perspective? Do I build self-esteem or rebuke dangerous behaviors and outright denial? Do I encourage them to love themselves or practice self-denial?" Hungry for Hope; Restoring Identity is a conference designed to equip Christian professionals and ministry leaders in the areas of body image and disordered eating with a special focus on the role of identity in recovery. GE: This isn't a conference for those who personally struggle with these issues. Specifically, who do you consider your main audience for this conference? TS: Both professionals in the field of eating disorders (therapists, dieticians, physicians) and ministry leaders who want to learn more about these issues from a biblical perspective. We will have some joint sessions and many of the workshops will be in two tracks (professional and ministry). GE: Will licensed professionals be able to receive Continuing Education Credits? TS: Yes, many licensed professionals will be able to receive continuing education credits. Remuda is approved by the following associations to provide continuing education. If you are unsure about accreditation please contact your licensing board. *(please see more info at bottom of page)
GE: Will we be hearing from the same speakers this year? TS: Yes! And no. Many of the same speakers will be returning. God really used those who spoke last year. Crowd favorites Don Worcester of Remuda Ranch and Constance Rhodes of FINDING balance (and author of Life Inside the Thin Cage who we hope will sing again) will both be with us again as will Caleb Mitchell, Elisa Mitchell, myself and Dena Cabrera. But we will have some exciting new voices as well. Dr. Ken Littlefield and Juliet Zuercher will be joining us. Ken has been with Remuda for many years and has served in many roles at Remuda. He will be bringing his unique blend of psychology and biblical wisdom along with his expertise on athletes and eating disorders. Juliet, who formerly served as Remuda Ranch's Director of Nutrition Services will be speaking as well. Juliet is the life of the party and one of the most qualified nutritionists in the field of eating disorders. I'm really excited to have both of them with us. If nothing else we are going to have fun with those two. GE: What are two things you want attendees to take away from your conference? TS: Whenever I speak or present material I want people to walk away thinking new thoughts. Recently I've was reading the Parable of the Seeds in Matthew 13. In that story Jesus says some people "hear the word and receive it with joy" but eventually fall away. Others hear the word and "understand" it. It stood out to me that the difference is that one received it but the other understood it. I think what it means to understand means to have your paradigm (your worldview and assumptions) changed. That's what I hope happens at this conference. I want us to take this knowledge about identity and eating disorders and allow God to change our paradigms in such a way that results in changed lives; ours and those we work with. That, in the end, is our only hope for helping people. GE: Will you have workshops again? If so, what are the topics: TS: Of course. We are still working on the details but I can tell you that we will likely have workshops addressing the following topics:
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SPEAKERS Constance Rhodes is the founder and president of FINDINGbalance, Inc., a faith based health and wellness organization with an emphasis on eating and body image issues. She is the author of two books, Life Inside the Thin Cage: A Personal Look into the Hidden World of the Chronic Dieter, and The Art of Being: Reflections on the Beauty and the Risk of Embracing Who We Are. Constance’s passion for addressing disordered eating comes from more than 25 years of personal experience, including her own decade-long struggle with binging and chronic dieting. Constance resides in Franklin, TN with her husband and three children. For more information, please visit her website. Travis Stewart (L.P.C., MATS) is currently working for Remuda Ranch in the role of Ministry Relations where he focuses on educating churches, ministries and Christian schools on eating disorders and related issues. Prior to that he spent four years as a therapist at Remuda Ranch, working with adolescent girls and their families who are struggling with eating disorders. He graduated from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2001 with a Master of Arts in Counseling and again in 2003 with a Master of Arts, Theological Studies. Prior to that he worked in the campus ministry of The Navigators at the Universities of Nebraska and Kansas, ministering to college students and training staff. He now lives outside of Phoenix with his wife Susan and two kids, Laura and Spencer. Dena Cabrera, PsyDDena has been on staff at Remuda Ranch for more than nine years and has been involved in program development, staff training, and supervision of clinical practice. Dr. Cabrera has spoken extensively on eating disorders, including awareness, prevention, and advocacy. She presents to national audiences on treatments for difficult mental health problems and has written for Christian Counseling Today and The Remuda Review Journal.  Kenneth Littlefield, Psy.DKen is a Licensed Psychologist at Remuda Ranch and has completed psychological evaluations on over 900 patients with eating disorder diagnoses in an inpatient setting. His roles have also included group and individual therapy, supervision and training of Remuda staff and presenting and writing on a regular basis. He has been an assistant program director at Remuda Ranch’s intensive adult program and preadolescent center. Ken enjoys the outdoor life of Arizona where he lives with his wife and three girls.
 Caleb Mitchell, LPC, MDivAfter graduating from Covenant Theological Seminary, Caleb was a therapist at Remuda Ranch where he worked with adult patients. He is now a frequent presenter on the spiritual and relational dynamics of eating disorders for Remuda. Before working at Remuda, Caleb worked with adolescents and college students. He now lives in Seattle,Washington, with his wife, Elisa who also works for Remuda’s Marketing department.  Elisa Mitchell, RCElisa graduated with a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Mars Hill Graduate School. She is a registered counselor in the state of Washington and sees clients in an outpatient setting. Elisa works with clients who struggle with issues such as sexual and physical abuse, eating disorders, and self-harm. She has a passion for therapeutically working with people to help them see their true identity and work towards embracing life on their own. Elisa has been with Remuda Ranch for 5 years and is now an Outreach Representative for Remuda in the Northwest.  Don Worcester, PhDDon’s extensive background with Young Life gives him unique perspective in both caring for people and confronting their unhealthy behaviors. His mix of kindness and boldness served many young women during his years as a therapist at Remuda Ranch and continues to benefit those he helps in private practice. Don lives in Phoenix with his wife René and has four children, ages seven to 17.  Juliet Zuercher, RDJuliet is a member of the Remuda Ranch Speakers Bureau and functions as a registered dietitian in the Professional Relations division of Remuda Ranch in which she consults with various professionals across the country on nutritional rehabilitation in the treatment of eating disorders. Prior to this position, Juliet served as the Nutrition Services Director for Remuda Ranch. She has experience in treating children, adolescents, adults and family members suffering with eating disorders. Juliet has over eleven years of experience in the treatment of women with eating disorders and has presented extensively across the US and written articles for popular magazines and professional publications. About Remuda Ranch Remuda Ranch offers programs and settings that are distinctively different from the traditional, institutional format offered at hospitals and clinics. We provide a balanced approach, which produces a continuing lifestyle change through individualized, Biblically based programs designed to treat the whole person and meet her unique medical, nutritional and psychological needs. Remuda’s programs are geared toward overcoming the habitual response patterns of an eating disorder and uncovering the issues at the core of the illness. Throughout treatment, Remuda’s medical, psychiatric and clinical staff give each patient the tools to return to her family with the confidence, courage and determination to live a healthy and productive life. The treatment provided at Remuda Ranch has been found to be extremely effective, due to their unique methods of treatment. In fact, a reliable outcome study indicates that over 95% of Remuda residents were successfully recovering one year after completing treatment. For more information about the programs, visit their website.
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