Support for Carers

Being a parent, sibling or friend of someone who has an Eating Disorder can be a very difficult, frustrating and emotional time for you, as you watch the person you love and care for struggle with the symptoms of their specific condition. 

You may sometimes feel helpless, not knowing how best to help them. You may be worried that what you are saying or doing is making the situation worse. There may be a disagreement within the family of how to best help. Or perhaps you just need a space where you can let go of the stress of dealing with the situation, and the emotions that go with it.

Our Eating Therapists can help you as well as the person you care for. We can give you tools and skills to help you better manage the situation. By understanding the Eating Disorder and how it works inside someone will empower you and allow you to offer the best support to your loved one.

• We will educate you about the Eating disorder that is present, and explain how our recovery programme works
• We will explain the behaviours you may be confronted with, and how best to deal with them
• We will teach you new ways of communicating that will facilitate change in your relationship
• We will give you a space to vent, dump and download the jumble of thoughts, feelings and emotions you may be feeling
• We will give you a list of ‘Do’s & Don’ts’ that will guide you through this difficult time 
• We will help you see the objective ‘big picture’, so that you will understand what is happening at certain times of the recovery programme

Let us help you give the best support for the person you care for. Call us today on 020 7499 8922, or email info@weightmatters.co.uk, and we will get you booked in as soon as possible.