Family and Friends

Do you know someone with an eating disorder? We have information and support for you.

Support group for all ages

Self harm

Thu 23rd Feb

Support group for all ages

Negative thoughts

Thu 16th Feb

Support group for all ages

Distraction/delay

Thu 9th Feb

First Steps was a lifeline for me when my daughter first admitted that she had an eating problem

“First Steps was a lifeline for me when my daughter first admitted that she had an eating problem. It was so lucky that I read an article in the local paper which had a contact number.  Cathy and Danielle were very supportive and welcomed me and both my daughters to the support group.

Coping with Christmas

Share your thoughts about the festive period and how you cope with it

Positive Thinking

A place to post positive, inspitational and funny quotes and stories to help brighten up the worst days.

One parent of a First Steps member recently wrote a letter to her GP stating:

"During the last year I have tried a number of other treatments that I have paid for privately, I took Samantha to see a Harley Street Hypnotherapist and she has had a number of sessions with a coach who works with low self esteem. You may recall that I was very critical of these types of self help groups when you mentioned ‘First Steps’ to me but when you feel as desperate as I and I’m sure many other parents in my position must feel you are prepared to try anything.

My whole world collapsed at the end of March when my son broke the news to me that he is bulimic

"My whole world collapsed at the end of March when my son broke the news to me that he is bulimic.

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