‘I have been fortunate enough to have been part of the Drama Therapy Group which has been organised through First Steps. Firstly may I say that the course was organised and delivered in a very professional manner throughout. I felt comfortable, safe and supported and therefore fully able to take part in the activities. It is made clear from the outset that the journey you are undertaking is a personal one but that all members are encouraged to be kind to each other. 
 
I have had one to one psychotherapy
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I really enjoyed dramatherapy as it was an interesting journey of self discovery! It was really nice to have the other people in the room with you, and you could talk, and be open and honest about things with people and not have them judge you and they were all totaly understanding! Dramatherapy helped me to understand that i don't have to be this pretend person anymore, it has helped me to let down this mask i put up, even if its just for a few minuites in front of them, which is a really big achievement for me - to be my true self in front of people!

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“Chances are that if you are reading this then you are struggling with some kind of eating disorder. I have been for a number of years, and probably would have given in to the constant battle without the un-ending support of FIRST STEPS. You will know the pain and suffering it causes and the isolation you feel, but you are not alone because FIRST STEPS really do care and understand. Although I often don’t have the courage to go to the groups, I am so very grateful for the support and advice I have received via email.

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“Dear Cathy, just wanted to thank you for speaking to my mum at the meeting back in December, things have gone from strength to strength since then, I have told her all the lies from the last five plus years and I am starting to talk to her about how I feel too. Thanks for all your ongoing support.”


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"I'm currently in hospital on a psychiatric ward where I'm not able to relate to any of the patients and am not really getting any appropriate support around me eating disorder.  However, this evening I was allowed off the ward to go to Hyped and it has cheered me up no end.  Being around others I can relate to, having fun decorating T-Shirts, chatting and laughing has just given me the something I needed to be able to keep going and not give up."

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“First Steps have played an important role in my recovery during my wait for treatment at Leicester Eating disorder service. First Steps offers a fantastic service to both sufferers and carers, I know my family have gained greatly from the advice at the group. Everyone has been so kind, supportive, honest and genuine; they are caring and dedicated people willing to listen. Thank you.”
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