Support Groups

 

 

 

  • Syeda’s support groups meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 7.00-8.30 pm on the following dates for 2012:-

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    • 3rd January

    • 7th February

    • 6th March

    • 3rd April

    • 1st May

    • 5th June

    • 3rd July

    • 7th August

    • 4th September

    • 2nd October

    • 6th November

    • 4th December

     

    • There are two support groups - one for people with eating disorders and one for carers.  A carer might be a parent, sibling, partner, friend or work colleague.  You don’t need to be living with the person you are concerned for to come along.

     

    SYEDA Support groups at other venues 

    • Biteback is a support group for University students affected by eating disorders. We offer free support, information and a safe and confidential space to share your experiences. The group meets at the Octagon Centre on the first Monday of every month from 5-7pm, this is subject to change depending on public holidays, for more information on dates, times and venues visit http://www.bite-back.org.uk/.

     

    • In both groups, you can share your experiences, or just listen.  You are under no obligation to say anything, unless you want to, but the atmosphere is warm and supportive and it is easy to join in.

      

    • Both groups are led by trained facilitators so everyone has a chance to speak if they wish to.  The group for people with eating disorders is for anyone over 16 years of age.

       

       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. 

      

    • If you have an eating disorder and are not yet in treatment, a support group can help you take the first step.  If you’re already in treatment, it can give you additional encouragement and a safe environment to share your experiences.  If you’ve been in recovery for some time, but feel you need support occasionally, you can use the group that way.  You don’t need to come every time.

      

    • Both for people with an eating disorder and for carers, 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.