Support Group for carers

We run monthly groups for people with an eating disorder and for carers. 

A carer might be a parent, a partner, or a friend. The group is led by people  with knowledge of eating disorders.  

Groups are held on the first Tuesday of every month 7.00 - 8.30pm at Syeda.

 

The dates in 2013 are:  

  • 8th January*

  • 5th February

  • 5th March

  • 2nd April

  • 7th May

  • 4th June

  • 2nd July

  • 6th August

  • 3rd September

  • 1st October

  • 5th November

  • 3rd December

 

*January meeting held on the 8th due to the first Tuesday of the month being a bank holiday.

 

Is a support group for me?

  • When someone first attends a support group, he or she will often feel a tremendous relief.  There is a sense of being understood, and group members talk of coming away afterwards feeling more hopeful and confident. 

  • A support group provides companionship, information and positive thinking.  It can be an important source of emotional and social support, and a chance to share and learn new, practical ways of dealing with the difficult situation you are in.

  • Being a member of a support group is about giving as well as receiving and group members often say how good it feels to know you have also helped someone else. 

  • You may gain support and information from other carers that may be experiencing similar feelings/worries to you.