ParentTalk - A Chance to Heal Workshop
	Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 7 - 9 p.m. in West Wike Theater ParentTalk, developed by A Chance to Heal Foundation (ACTH), is an informal, conversational workshop that addresses the challenges associated with raising children in a society obsessed with unattainable beauty and the "thin ideal." Parents will come away with a better understanding of the factors influencing their children's self-esteem, and begin to know how to combat harmful messages and behaviors. The evening will be moderated by Carol Gantman, PhD and Karin Evans, MA, RD, LDN. To RSVP for ParentTalk on November 2nd, please contact Kim Beamon, Director of Support Services, at kbeamon@agnesirwin.org or 610-526-1665.   About A Chance to Heal A Chance to Heal is a board driven non-profit organization, dedicated to reducing the impact of eating disorders and promoting the importance of positive body image by educating and influencing parents, young people, educators and healthcare professionals. A Chance to Heal Foundation was started in 2004 as a donor advised fund under the National Philanthropic Fund and became a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in May of 2005. Since its founding, ACTH has been providing the Philadelphia Region with a broad range of strategically focused, proven, and unique prevention programs and services. In April 2010, ACTH hosted the first national public health symposium on the prevention of eating disorders. ACTH has been featured on Good Morning America, Voices in the Family, KYW, NBC10, 6ABC, CBS3, the Hallmark Channel and in numerous other publications. Carol Gantman, PhD Dr. Gantman has been practicing for more than 25 years in inpatient and outpatient settings. Her areas of specialization include working with divorcing families and with individuals and families dealing with eating disorders. Dr. Gantman is the co-founder of Health Forum, a psychology practice dedicated to the treatment of psychological issues related to medical conditions. She is also affiliated with The Renfrew Center, where she is involved in training and supervision. She holds an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor at Widener University. Previously, she was on the staff of Friends Hospital for almost 20 years. Dr. Gantman is certified as a group psychotherapist, an Imago couples therapist and in the use of EMDR. Karin Evans, MA, RD, LDN Karin is dedicated to helping parents maintain their children’s eating competence and body esteem. As a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience, Karin is a former counselor and nutrition therapist at the Philadelphia Renfrew Center, and is currently with the Valley Green Counseling practice, where she provides eating disorder prevention programs for the community and nutrition therapy for families and men & women of all ages.