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Developing Dolphins 2

Developing Dolphins 2 is a free online training course for anyone caring in a personal capacity for someone with an eating disorder. Learning over the course of 8 weeks, you’ll find out more about eating disorders and gain practical skills to support your loved one towards recovery.

What does Developing Dolphins 2 cover?

You should finish Developing Dolphins 2 with:

To accompany the workshop, you’ll receive a copy of Janet Treasure’s book, Skills-based Learning for Caring for a Loved One and a digital workbook.

Who is Developing Dolphins 2 for?

Developing Dolphins 2 is for anyone aged 18+ and supporting a loved one with an eating disorder. This could be parents, grandparents, siblings, friends or partner, You can join one of our workshops if your loved one:

What is the format of the workshop?

The workshop runs for 8 weeks, with a weekly two-and-a-half-hour session delivered via zoom by one of our experienced eating disorder clinicians.

You will have access to an online workbook with additional activities and resources. You will also be added to an online workspace where you can reach out to your trainer and other carers on the workshop.

Where is it available?

Developing Dolphins 2 is currently available without referral across the whole of Essex and Scotland. Simply create your free account on POD and select “workshops” from the homepage to book a session.

If you are based elsewhere, please use the HelpFinder tool to see what is available in your area and information on how to access support.

Date Register

Thursdays, 9th January - 27th February, 6.45pm - 9.15pm

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Wednesdays, 22nd January - 12th March, 6.45pm - 9.15pm

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Tuesdays, 11th February - 1st April, 6.45pm - 9.15pm

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