Eating disorder support for family members (formerly Nexus)

Supporting a loved one with an eating disorder?

Our Eating disorder support for family members (formerly Nexus) is a safe and supportive space where a family member will gain a better understanding of their loved one’s (aged 13+) eating disorder and develop skills to help aid recovery.

How does it work?

• We’ll pair you with one of our support programme officers who you’ll meet for 40 minutes on Zoom, once a week for 12 weeks
• You will be guided to find solutions and practical techniques to help you support your loved one – empowering you to help them towards positive change
• During each session, you will discuss with you any goals you’d like to set, whether that’s trying a particular communication skill with your loved one or finding half an hour for some important self-care
• You will receive a free copy of Professor Janet Treasure’s book Skills-based Learning for Caring for a Loved One with an Eating Disorder: The New Maudsley Method so you can refer to it as you put the skills you are learning into practice

This one-to-one support is suitable for those supporting someone with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or OSFED - no diagnosis needed.

If you have any other questions, please contact us via email.