EDV Online Support Groups - SE-ED

In this group we welcome individuals experiencing a long term eating disorder (10+ years) where attempts at treatment have so far been unsuccessful. The group gives people the opportunity to draw upon the support, experience and skills of others facing similar SE-ED issues. It is an open space to discuss what you are struggling with, reflect on current challenges and discuss coping tools.

When

Thursday 15 October - 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Theme

How do you know when things are going well for you? This could be in your relationship with friends, family, at work with colleagues, hobbies/personal interests, health goals or in your eating disorder recovery/management

What is involved? 

EDV Online Support Groups are led by facilitators who have lived experience with an eating disorder. Groups give people the opportunity to draw upon the support, experience and skills of others facing similar issues.

Each session will run for 90 minutes, including a short break when needed. Sessions will have a topic/theme which will be used to guide the discussion. Group participants are also able to raise other questions, thoughts, ideas or issues that they would like to discuss.

Groups will run with a minimum of 4 participants and a maximum of 20 participants. Participants need to register to attend. Registrations close 4 hours prior to the event.

Who can join?

Participants need to identify with having a long-term eating disorder (10+ years).
Participants need to be 18 years of age or over.
Participants must read and acknowledge the group agreement when registering.

We welcome people to attend these groups at any stage of their wellness and recovery journey. You can learn more about this Online Support Groups here.

About our facilitators

Heather (she/her) is a Consumer Peer Worker at Eating Disorders Victoria and co-facilitates the group with Richard. She draws on her lived experience of recovery from an eating disorder to support others navigating their way through their own eating disorder journeys. She offers a non-judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate approach, creating a safe space where individuals feel heard and understood. Within the group space, Heather fosters connection and shared experiences among participants, while remaining open to the differing worldviews, perspectives, and lived experiences of everyone in the group. Heather brings warmth, authenticity, curiosity, and a genuine belief that recovery from an eating disorder is possible for everyone. Outside of peer work, Heather loves spending time in nature - whether that’s walking by the river, swimming in the ocean, or getting her hands dirty on her parents’ farm. She enjoys catching up with friends over coffee at her favourite café, gardening, and dabbling in various artsy activities.

On occasion other EDV peer workers may fill in to facilitate the group at short notice due to staff's capacity or availability.

Where are groups held?

Groups are held online via Zoom. Please ensure you have a quiet safe space where you are not overheard by others. The zoom link is sent to participants via email approximately two hours prior to the group. Please check in your junk inbox if not received.

Please note: the group will be closed 15 minutes from the start time to ensure respect for the group, as per group guidelines.

We honour your time and the time of our facilitators. If we need to change the date or cancel a group for any reason we will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible to minimise inconvenience. Please check EDV's Support Group webpage for any updates.

How do I join online?
You will receive an email with the information on how to join two hours before the event. Please check your email, your junk email and any other email addresses that you might use. If you do not have an email then please contact us. The information you provide to Eating Disorders Victoria is for the purpose of contacting you about this event.

Cost

Free to join!

How to register for the group?
Please register for the group through humanitix. Please note you can register for the group up to 4 hours prior to the group start time. We are unable to accept registrations after this time.

If you are no longer able to attend the group, please kindly cancel/refund your ticket through humanitix so that another participant can attend the session. Refunds are available up to 1 day before the event. If you are unable to refund your ticket, such as on the day of the event, feel free to make contact with us through the email address listed below.

Do I need to have my camera on during the group?

Participants must have their camera turned on during the session. Further details around when your camera can be turned off during the session are listed in the group agreement. If, for some specific reason, you are unable to have your camera on during the session, we ask that you email or call to discuss this at least 2 business days in advance.

What if I have support or accessibility needs?
For support or accessibility needs, please fill in the accessibility section of the registration form on humanitix preferably 2 business days prior to the event. All accessibility & support needs are reviewed by the team prior to approving them. These needs could include strategies for dealing with poor Wi-Fi, having needs such as requiring a break in the session, needing to bring an interpreter to communicate or other accessibility or support related needs. We will let you know if we are unable to meet your accessibility or accommodation needs before the group by contacting you through email.

What if I'm a family member or support person of someone living with an eating disorder? Can I join the group?

Please note this group is for participants identifying as living with an eating disorder. This group is not for those identifying as a family member/support person of someone living with an eating disorder. If you are a family member or support person, please visit the Eating Disorders Victoria webpage to see other resources and supports that are available.

Contact

For further information, please contact our Lived Experience Program team, via e-mail at livedexperienceprogram@eatingdisorders.org.au

If this group is sold out please join the waitlist to be notified of any cancellations, or look at future dates for availability. To join the waitlist, please press 'Tickets' and select 'Join Waitlist'.

If you require any support or information prior to the event, please contact the EDV Hub on 1300 550 236 or Submit a query online. 

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