- Education Topics
- Achievement Gap
- Alternative Education
- American Education Awards
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Education Economics
- Education Environment
- Education Issues
- Education Policy
- Education Psychology
- Education Scandals and Controversies
- Education Reform
- Education Theory
- Education Worldwide
- Educational Leadership
- Educational Philosophy
- Educational Research
- Educational Technology
- Federal Education Legislation
- Higher Education Worldwide
- Homeless Education
- Homeschooling in the United States
- Migrant Education
- Neglected/Deliquent Students
- Pedagogy
- Sociology of Education
- Special Needs
- National Directories
- After School Programs
- Alternative Schools
- The Arts
- At-Risk Students
- Camps
- Camp Services
- Colleges & Universities
- Counties
- Driving Schools
- Educational Businesses
- Financial Aid
- Higher Education
- International Programs
- Jewish Community Centers
- K-12 Schools
- Language Studies
- Libraries
- Organizations
- Preschools
- Professional Development
- Prom Services
- School Assemblies
- School Districts
- School Field Trips
- School Health
- School Supplies
- School Travel
- School Vendors
- Schools Worldwide
- Special Education
- Special Needs
- Study Abroad
- Teaching Abroad
- Volunteer Programs
- Youth Sports
- For Schools
- Academic Standards
- Assembly Programs
- Blue Ribbon Schools Program
- Educational Accreditation
- Educational Television Channels
- Education in the United States
- History of Education in the United States
- Reading Education in the U.S.
- School Grades
- School Meal Programs
- School Types
- School Uniforms
- Special Education in the United States
- Systems of Formal Education
- U.S. Education Legislation
- For Teachers
- Academic Dishonesty
- Childcare State Licensing Requirements
- Classroom Management
- Education Subjects
- Educational Practices
- Educational Videos
- Interdisciplinary Teaching
- Job and Interview Tips
- Lesson Plans | Grades
- Professional Development
- State Curriculum Standards
- Substitute Teaching
- Teacher Salary
- Teacher Training Programs
- Teaching Methods
- Training and Certification
- For Students
- Academic Competitions
- Admissions Testing
- At-Risk Students
- Career Planning
- College Admissions
- Drivers License
- Educational Programs
- Educational Television
- Educational Videos
- High School Dropouts
- Higher Education
- School Health
- Senior Proms
- Sex Education
- Standardized Testing
- Student Financial Aid
- Student Television Stations
- Summer Learning Loss
First Things First For Eating Disorders
Basic Information
Address: 213 West 35th. St., Room 806, 8th. Floor, New York, NY 10001
Phone Number: 516 510-9001
Fax Number: 516 307 0311
Email: ellen.schieren@icloud.com
Director: William Skerker, LCSW, LRSW, ACSW
Action Shots
* There are currently no photos associated with this listing.
Additional Information
Treatment Services: Free interactive motivational workshops for those with an eating disorder and family and friends
Treatment Model: First Things First delivers a pro-treatment ad 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.
Founded: 2010
Ages Served: 18-61+
Gender: all
Duration: thought the year
Night Admission Available: Yes
Weekend Admission Available: No
Interview Required: No
Setting:
meeting room in the office building of psychotherapist William Skerker
Pricing: free
Accreditation Licenses: ACSW: Academy of Certified Social Workers
LCSW: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Organization Memberships: IAEDP New York, Academy of Eating Disorders (AED)
Area of Focus:
We aim to help those with an eating disorder identify and overcome obstacles and conflicts that prevent them from reaching their goals - seeking permanent recovery. Each monthly meeting has a topic.
Treatment Philosophy: See above "Treatment Model"
Workshops:
The free monthly interactive workshops are a type of support group. We don't consider them a "support group" nor a "therapy group".
Support Groups:
Testimonials:
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.
Additional Information:
First Things First is now in its eighth year of guiding and motivating people towards seeking permanent recoveries. It is free of charge and free of obligation. A one time email or phone registration allows you to attend as many monthly meetings as you would like without re-registering. Your personal information remains private, and you will receive an email reminder announcing the topic before each meeting. Please visit the website, www.firstthingsfirstforeatingdisorders.com for meeting dates and last minute information.
Meetings are held on a Thursday at 7:30pm at 213 West 35th. Street, Room 806, 8th. Floor.
All meetings are led by William Skerker, a veteran therapist and eating disorder specialist.
Ellen Schieren, co-administrator, helps with registering participants and provides personalized phone support and help. Ellen can also help with information about additional resources for support and professional help.
To register and for information and assistance please contact
Ellen Schieren
Cell Phone/Text - 516 510-9001
ellen.schieren@icloud.com
William Skerker, LCSW, LRSW, ACSW
Cell/Text 917 692-8193
Other 908 286-1633
SkerkerPsychotherapy@ICloud.com
Office 212 736 9040