103 - In this episode, our guest will be psychotherapist Vickijo Campanaro. Vicki will answer our questions about anxiety, how our culture contributes to anxiety, the prevalence of anxiety within mental illness, and the benefits of a spiritual practice.

Vickijo Campanaro is a New York Licensed and national certified psychotherapist with graduate degrees in counseling, psychology, music, and education. She has been in private practice for over 35 years. Vickijo has held positions as educator, therapist, and consultant at a number of institutions including Nazareth College of Rochester.

She has also run workshops and groups on a variety of topics. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), hypnosis and Thought Field Therapy.

Vickijo is the associate director for the The Assisi Institute, a not-for-profit organization that seeks to foster the integration of the mystical traditions of both Eastern and Western spirituality.

Our Hosts
Linda and John(Jack) Mazur founded a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization in 2022, in memory of their daughter, Emilee, which provides peer support groups and social connection for adults with eating disorders and their loved ones. In addition, they speak at schools, colleges, and conferences to educate our community about the serious nature of eating disorders. For more information go to: www.TheEmileeConnection.com

They authored the book, Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, to honor their daughter’s wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated.

Ellen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers, a non-profit charity providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com

Books
Paperback: and Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X ·

Audiobook:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/B08R6LRPDS

They can also be reached through the book website: https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com

8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder
https://www.amazon.com/Keys-Recovery-Eating-Disorder-Therapeutic/dp/0393706958

Understanding Teen Eating Disorders by Chris Halton, Cathie Simpson, Dr. Mary Tantillo
https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Teen-Eating-Disorders-Haltom/dp/1138068837

Multifamily Therapy Group for Young Adults with Anorexia Nervosa, by Mary Tantillo, Jennifer Sanftner McGraw, Daniel Le Grange https://www.amazon.com/Multifamily-Therapy-Adults-Anorexia-Nervosa/dp/113862490X

Sick Enough by Jennifer L. Gaudiani
https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Enough-Jennifer-L-Gaudiani/dp/0815382456

Life Without Ed by Jenni Schaefer
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Without-Ed-Declared-Independence/dp/0071422986



Resources:
WNY Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders; https://nyeatingdisorders.org/

Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness; https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

Gaudiani Clinic; https://www.facebook.com/gaudianiclinic

Mom2Mom; https://www.facebook.com/groups/EatingDisordersMom2Mom

Emily Program; https://www.emilyprogram.com/

Ophelia’s Place; https://www.opheliasplace.org/

Monte Nido; https://www.montenido.com/