Getting treatment and having a strong support system at home is instrumental for individuals seeking recovery from their eating disorders. We strongly encourage families and friends to be active in their loved one’s journey, but that can also come with its own set of frustrations and feelings of being overwhelmed.
A few things that support people should know:
The Emily Program provides free support groups for families and friends.
Our “Friends and Family Nights” offer a safe, open forum to listen and be heard—from advice, tips, failed attempts, successes, and everything in between—gathering with others going through a similar situation is a great way to make sure you are getting the support you need. Groups are important so you don’t ever feel alone and you have people to talk to who “get it.”
Our “ED101: Understanding Eating Disorders, Treatment, and Recovery” group is another option for any support person who is “new” to eating disorders. This group will help you begin to understand the complex nature of eating disorders, language you might hear used as your loved one goes through treatment, and how to begin to support your loved one.
All of these groups for friends and family are free and open to anyone in the community who has someone in their life struggling with an eating disorder—your loved one doesn’t have to be receiving treatment at The Emily Program to attend. And it’s drop-in-based, so no need to RSVP. Click here for more details about these groups. We hope to see you there!
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