Parents & Carers Support Group
A fortnightly online support group designed for parents and loved ones of individuals with eating disorders.
Parents and Carers Support Group
Our Parent and Carers Support Group is designed to provide education, practical guidance, and emotional support to those caring for a loved one who is living with an eating disorder.
Being a parent or loved one of someone with an eating disorder is a unique and often challenging role. Witnessing our loved ones struggle can be emotionally difficult, and we may sometimes feel powerless to help.
Eating disorders are frequently described as “family illnesses” because their impact extends beyond the individual diagnosed. They affect all family members in various ways.
At Orri, we believe that involving parents and loved ones is crucial for recovery. Eating disorders affect every aspect of a person’s life, including social experiences, family life, relationships, work, and school. As a parent or loved one, you play a role in these areas as well as in the recovery process.
It is essential that you feel equipped and supported, and this support group is here for you.
Start date: Monday 22nd July 2024
Get help today
This might be your first time reaching out for eating disorder treatment, or, you might feel like you’ve had lots of support before. Wherever you find yourself, we’ll meet you there.
Our treatment is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
A specialist programme
Our fortnightly support group offers education and practical guidance on how to support a loved one living with an eating disorder, whilst ensuring you are caring for yourself.
While the structure of the groups will be based around themes that arise organically for the attendees, additional topics may include:
- Communication approaches
- Navigating meals and snacks
- Boundaries (knowing when to step in and step away)
- Self-care
- Processing your emotional experience
Whilst you might notice some initial apprehension at the prospect of joining a group, this setting allows you to benefit from both the guidance of expert clinicians, as well as the lived experience of other parents and carers who understand your experience.
“I think your clinical model is the best I have seen both as a husband and parent of family members in need of this service.”
– Alumni Parent
How it works
The group runs fortnightly, with attendees signing up to 6 sessions across 12 weeks.
The sessions are hosted online, ensuring that they are as accessible as possible around other work and life commitments.
With an exception for those attending Individual Carer Psychotherapy, each participant will attend an assessment to learn more about your experience of your loved one’s eating disorder, and to ensure the group will offer meaningful support to you.
Once the assessment has been conducted, each attendee will join a free, 15-minute introductory meeting with the group facilitator to discuss any questions you may have before joining the group.
An in-depth assessment
Our Carer Assessment is designed not only to understand your journey and the unique challenges you face, but also to provide a space to recognise and acknowledge the personal burdens you might be carrying aside from your care-giving responsibilities.
Step 1
Reach out
Call us or fill out the contact form on this page. One of our admissions specialists will then be in touch to discuss how our support group could help you.
Step 2
Assessment
We will organise a virtual Carers Assessment where you will meet one of our specialist team members to discuss your experience in depth.
Step 3
Join the Group
Following your assessment, we’ll arrange a free, 15 minute introductory call with the group facilitator; a specialist therapist with significant experience working with individuals and family members.
Our Treatment Programmes
Recover in person, online, or with a blend of both.
Day Treatment
An intensive programme, working with our expert clinicians in our beautiful London clinic.
Online Day Treatment
No matter your location, online treatment meets you where you are at the click of a button.
Outpatient Services
Specialist one-to-one therapy sessions with our expert clinicians.