Eating Disorders

The Eating Disorders Support Group is for people struggling with all types of eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Often associated with this disorder are anxiety, depression and/or obsessive compulsive traits.

Group members are encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings and concerns about the eating disorder as well as the associated affects. Support, encouragement and positive feedback are part of the sharing. Topics are decided by the group and discussion is generated as a result of member participation. Participation by all members is encouraged, however silence is respected.

In the Eating Disorders Support Group discussion of specific behaviors, weights and numbers are discouraged as this may be a trigger to others in the group. The group is facilitated by an experienced professional specializing in eating disorders. The number of participants will vary, but the average number in each group ranges from 8 to 12.

To ensure a safe environment confidentiality is highly encouraged within this group. Additionally, because there are loved ones attending the Family and Friends Support Group it is encouraged that only broad topics of discussion and questions, not specifics, are discussed between family members attending the different groups.

The Support group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings of the month. Starting time is 6:30 PM and closing at 8:00 PM. There are no fees to attend the group.

The Eating Disorder Support group is co-sponsored by ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders) New Beginnings Counseling and AGMC Department of Psychiatry.

For additional information call New Beginnings Counseling at 330-666-5004 or email Carolyn Pickler at carolyn@newbeginningscounseling.org