Regular Virtual Support Group (18+)
- A free, video call based online support group for adults affected by any eating disorder.
- Please fill out the registration form below to express an interest in attending the upcoming group.
- Registration Form: Regular Virtual Support Group
- Upcoming groups: Wednesday, January 15th and January 29th, at 7:30pm
Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group (18+)
- A free, video call based online support group for adults with binge eating disorder.
- Please fill out the registration form below to express an interest in attending the upcoming group.
- Registration Form: Binge Eating Virtual Support Group
- Upcoming group: Monday, January 6th at 7:30pm
About the Virtual Support Groups
- The group is based on the idea of mutual support. It is not a therapy group, but a place to feel acknowledged and understood, through expressing thoughts and feelings, and through listening and reflecting others experience. There is no obligation to mention your diagnosis, nor do you need a diagnosis to use the group.
- Confidentiality and respect are emphasised. Please listen and respect other’s opinions and be courteous towards all participants. Please leave everything you discuss and hear in the group behind you when you leave.
- The groups are run by trained Bodywhys volunteer facilitators and the service is supervised by the Bodywhys Support Services Manager.
- Spaces are limited and registration is essential. Your space can be reserved via the link above.
- If you feel uncomfortable or upset, the facilitators may ask you to stay on the call when the group is finished to talk this through.
Ground Rules
- The facilitators will open the group, post the ground rules and invite the group to share. Those attending are free to suggest what they would like to discuss. Time will be given to all group members to share if they wish. We ask that you remain present, with your camera on throughout the group. Please participants may not be admitted after the group has started.
- For the privacy of all attendees, we would ask that you find a quiet and secluded space to attend. We ask that you do not attend whilst driving, using public transport, or in busy public areas.
- Please use your first name or pseudo name only. If your full name is on screen one of the facilitators may change it for you.
- We ask that group users avoid talking about specific details of weight, food, or descriptions of eating disorder behaviours. Speaking about the experience and feelings around behaviours is fine, but we ask that you be mindful that others have different experiences or may be vulnerable.
- It’s okay to discuss your experiences of treatment, and services, but please do not mention particular individuals
