A Peek Inside Group Therapy...

I wanted to let you know that we will be starting up a new Eating Disorder and Body Image Group soon. The last group that I facilitated was very special. The women were warm and supportive and became close friends easily.

Individuals with eating disorders tend to have difficulty identifying their feelings. Most of our meetings begin with a “Feelings Round”. Each person shares 3 feelings that they are having in that present moment. If you struggle with that, I have a nice big list of feelings to choose from! After that, I ask the women if anyone needs time to share and I take down names.

The first part of group is spent on psychoeducation. Here we discuss anything we have read that we relate to or have a question about. Women interact with one another during this time in respectful ways. After that, anyone who wishes to share gets their chance!

The group is made up of women who are 20 years of age and older. All eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating, Compulsive Overeating, or somewhere in between) are welcome because experiences and feelings and thoughts are very similar across the board. It doesn’t matter which eating disordered behavior you choose as a coping skill.

I have seen every woman in my group show growth in their thinking and behavior. In fact, when new members join, I always listen as the older members share how the group has helped them. Group therapy is a wonderful way to find support for your eating disorder. Listening to others share is always so comforting and validating of our own issues. For your confidentiality, we sign a contract stating that “whatever goes on in group, stays in group”.

If you are looking for support with your eating disorder, please feel free to call for more information. We can arrange a meeting at no charge to talk and see if you would like to join the group.

You are only a phone call away from belonging to a supportive family-like group!