On the evening of 14th January, Porthlethen Academy held their final of their Youth Philanthropy Initiative. This is a project where the RMPS Department of secondary schools encourage pupils to form groups, research a local socially based charity and compose a presentation on that charity’s behalf. A winner is chosen per class, and then per […]
One of our facilitators and her husband have very kindly offered to produce some notes on supporting a partner through an eating disorder. With this in mind, they are asking group members, especially carer members to submit questions they would like answered. You can do this by emailing our administrative assistant through the Contact Us […]
We all recognise big family and social occasions can be difficult to cope with if you have an eating disorder in your life, either personally, or as a carer for a friend or loved one. Who or what can help? open and trusting family relationships, empathetic friends to share your thoughts and anxieties…. Look […]
Eva Musby is the author of Anorexia and other Eating Disorders: how to help your child eat well and be well. This book is full of practical solutions, compassionate communication tools and emotional support for the parents of children and teenagers. Following a presentation at the Carers’ Conference in Edinburgh on 28th February, Eva Musby […]
SCOTTISH EATING DISORDERS INTEREST GROUP CARERS’ CONFERENCE Eating Disorders: How to Move Forward Saturday 28th February 2015 Edinburgh Training & Conference Venue, 16 St Mary’s Street, Edinburgh 9.30 REGISTRATION – COFFEE/TEA 10.00 Welcome & Introductions Dr Jane Morris, Consultant Psychiatrist, Eden Unit, Aberdeen 10.15 Psychological Impact on Families Dr Joanne Waine, Consultant Clinical Psychologist […]
We had a really uplifting look at what we enjoyed about Christmas at our December meeting. Favourite songs/carols, activities, decorations and smells were discussed, and throughout it was very noticeable how many smiling faces there were. Christmas does bring its challenges and we hope our suggestions on coping with the season help. They will be […]
We continue to be involved in YPI projects throughout the north east of Scotland. Schools involved lately have been Mackie Academy, once again, Portlethen Academy, Ellon Academy, Lathallan School, Westhill Academy and two teams from Banchory Academy. We are immensely appreciative of the opportunity this awards us to raise awareness of eating disorders, and also […]
The end of September heralds the start of the new university term, and a new stage in life for first year students. Freshers’ Fairs provide a hub from which they can explore what’s available and what they could possibly help with. Having stands at these events raises awareness of eating disorders, and also allows staff […]
At our next group meeting on 6th October we are having a presentation called “What is Recovery?” by Dr Jane Morris, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Eden Unit, here in Aberdeen, and our very own Lori Noble. Should you wish to attend, please email Irene via our contact form, so that we can have an idea […]
We wish to inform you of new upcoming online support services Beat will be providing in the coming weeks, which may be of interest to our group members, and any other service users and their family/carers looking at our website. Young Carers Club: Support for young people with a sibling, friend, parent or relative […]
