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Eating disorder support groups who are learning how to prioritize eating disorders and share relevant information about eating disorders during recovery. Courage to Nourish provides virtual and in-person eating disorder nutrition support groups online in Maryland & Virginia. www.couragetonourish.com
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Can Online Support Group Help with Eating Disorders? Alex Raymond, RD, LD, CEDRD-S alex@couragetonourish.com couragetonourish.com 301-202-4532
Agenda What are eating disorder support groups How support groups can help with eating disorder recovery Finding the best eating disorder support groups for you
What are eating disorder support groups? • A gathering of people who have an eating disorder and are committed to recovery • Regular meetings • Typically led by ED professionals • Serve a compliment to treatment with your health care team • Beneficial for all stages of recovery
How support groups can help with eating disorder recovery Assist different communities and conditions Help you build and grow coping skills Provide and evaluate relevant information about eating disorders during recovery Safe space to share thoughts, emotions, fears, and struggles
Finding the best eating disorder support group for YOU How easy is it to join? How frequently does the group meet? Does the group charge a fee? Is the group private? What community or condition does the group serve? Who is the group facilitator?
Key Takeaways Support groups exist to help you during and after recovery Support groups are not a replacement for professional help Try out support groups until you find the best one for you
Questions? Email Alex alex@couragetonourish.com
References https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/ https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/recovery/support-groups https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/best-eating-disorder-support-groups#our-picks