*Free* Group Meetings

A Better Way Counseling Center offers two free support groups. One is an information and support group for those suffering from an eating disorder and their family and friends, and the other is just for those with an eating disorder. Both groups are led by therapists from A Better Way Counseling Center who are experts in working with eating disorders.

Support Group for Family and Friends and Sufferers

A Better Way Counseling Center's free support group for family and friends of people with eating disorders meets on the first Friday of every month. This group is for people with eating disorders and/or their families and friends. Family members or sufferers are encouraged to attend on their own or with their loved ones. Although this group is guided by a therapist from A Better Way Counseling Center, it is not therapy. It is a time to share information and get support from other people and families who struggle with an eating disorder, and to hear from people and families who have overcome these struggles. No one is required to participate after introducing themselves. You are welcome to just listen or you can talk and ask questions.

Sometimes we will have a different speaker to help participants explore the topic for the evening. The speakers can be experts in the field of Eating Disorder Treatment, such as a physician or dietitian, or they can be individuals who have recovered or been affected.

Support Group for People with Eating Disorders

A Better Way Counseling Center's free support group for people with eating disorders meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month every other week. This group is only for adults who suffer from eating disorders or body image issues who are at least 18 years old. It is guided by a therapist from A Better Way Counseling Center. It is a time to share information and get support from other people who have similar struggles. In the support group we often touch on ideas, feelings, beliefs, processes, and experiences, however the support group is not therapy and it is not the time to delve deeply into personal emotions. After introducing yourself, you are welcome either to talk and ask questions or just listen.

As in our other support group, we often have a different speaker to help participants explore the topic for the evening.

* About These Services

All of the groups meet at the Zion Lutheran Church. The schedule will remain consistent unless a particular group falls on a holiday or the Zion congregation has an unexpected need for the meeting hall. Call ahead to be sure. In the interest of privacy we ask that you call ahead for start times.

Our free services are available to anyone for whom they are appropriate and one does not have to be a client of A Better Way Counseling Center to participate.Give us a call at (503) 226-9061 or email us to find out more.