Learn new skills to help your loved one overcome an eating disorder.
Caring for a person with an eating disorder is a long-term and skilled commitment. Yet families are often expected to provide care without any training or support.
In this six-week workshop, facilitated by qualified counsellors, you’ll develop practical skills to support your loved one with an eating disorder in their progress towards recovery.
With evidence-based strategies, this workshop will help you:
Anyone caring for a loved one experiencing or recovering from an eating disorder, whether they are a family member, friend, colleague or partner.
Where: Hobart, Tasmania
Date: Tuesday evenings, starting 18 February 2020
Time: 6 - 8pm
Fee: Reduced fee of $50/participant or $70/couple, thanks to the support of the Tasmanian Government.
For more information or to register: Contact Caitlin, Eating Disorders Coordinator, Hobart on 0474 004 443 or email caitlin.walker@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au.
Where: Crows Nest, Sydney, NSW
Date: 28 March & 4 April 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fee: $150/participant or $250/couple. We’re committed to making support affordable and accessible, with a reduced fee available for people on low incomes.
For more information or to register: Call 1800 33 4673 or email Archana, Support Programs Coordinator at archana.support@thebutterflyfoundation.org.au.
Can't attend the face-to-face course?
Find out about our free online carers workshop for anyone caring for someone with an eating disorder, anywhere in Australia.
If you’ve completed your registration you can pay online.
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