Biteback Services

Support groups

In a self help support group experiences and knowledge are shared and hopes reinforced as members encourage and support one another. Self help is about learning to manage and overcome a troubling life issue — such as an eating disorder. Self help is not an alternative to receiving professional care, it is a way of gaining the knowledge and strength to tackle a problem in your life.
The sessions are facilitated by SYEDA staff or volunteers who can offer information about Eating Disorders and services available for you or a friend.

Is a support group for me?

When someone first attends a support group, he or she will often feel a tremendous relief. There is a sense of being understood, and group members talk of coming away afterwards feeling more hopeful and confident. Both for people with an eating disorder and for friends, a support group provides companionship, information and positive thinking. It can be an important source of emotional and social support, and a chance to swap and learn new, practical ways of dealing with the difficult situation you are in.

The group is completely confidential and does not affect your medical or university records.
You can come along and just listen if you do not feel like talking.

One to One Sessions

A One2One session can be used to talk about how you feel and how we can help you onto the road to recovery. You can attend for yourself or if you are concerned about a friend and would like some information.

The sessions are useful if: