From the Leader of Wellbeing

Get help with self-care while supporting a friend or family member

A support group is a space where you can feel free to discuss topics related to your friend or loved one’s recovery from body image issues or an eating disorder. You can receive strength and support from others who are on the same journey as you.

Our Webchat Carer Support Groups are facilitated by specialist counsellors from our National Helpline. Anyone over age 16 from anywhere in Australia is welcome to attend.
You may be interested in joining a Webchat Carer Support Group because:

• Webchat Support Group facilitators are trained mental health counsellors, with specialist skills in body image and eating disorders.
• Your anonymity is safe and you can identify yourself as you like – we do not share your full name or likeness with other participants in the group.

Our Virtual Carer Support Groups are facilitated by trained peer facilitators who have lived experience of an eating disorder themselves. Anyone over age 18 from anywhere in Australia is welcome to attend.
You may be interested in joining a Virtual Carer Support Group because:

• Virtual Support Group facilitators have lived experience of caring for someone with an eating disorder or body image concern and can better relate to what you are going though.
• There’s greater opportunity to get to know other participants in the group as there’s more of a face-to-face feel than on webchat

For more information go to this link: https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/support-groups/carersupportgroups/

Please note: Butterfly’s Support Groups don’t replace treatment by a trained professional. If you’re looking for answers to specific issues around eating disorder recovery or care-giving, it’s best to consult with your treating professionals, or contact our National Helpline