Bodywhys support groups are FREE and you do not need a referral to attend. You can just turn up at the appropriate time and place. There are two types of group. One for people with eating disorders, and another for family and friends.

Bodywhys support groups are based on the concept of mutual support and self help. They do not provide therapy. This means the aim of the group is that participants will be able to provide each other with support at this difficult time by being able to express or talk about what is going on for them. The facilitators are there to help this support take place and ensure that the group is kept a safe space for everyone.

Our groups are open to people with different types of eating disorders, and because everyone is coming from a different place, and is at a different point in their life, we ask you not to talk about specific weights, behaviours and food / dietary information. We ask this so that we can keep the group safe for everyone.

We try to facilitate participants to talk about they are feeling about what is going for them, rather than the specifics of what they are doing. Participants are under no obligation to speak until they feel comfortable, and we hope that they will find this group a safe place where they will find other people who are also struggling with similar issues and can gain and provide support to each other.

Each person is asked to give their first name to the group. Confidentiality and respect are emphasised. You are under no obligation to speak during a session.

The group generally determines what is discussed. The facilitators do not have a set agenda and are there to ensure the environment is safe for everyone.