The Power of the Group: Virtual Eating Disorder Process Groups
Kaley Leshem, LCSW is everything you’d want in a Virtual Eating Disorder Process Group leader- smart, experienced, but most of all enthusiastic about the process. Safe to say we all left our July Table Talk with an appreciation of the multitude of little changes a patient can make when using this tool. We learned unique advantages to the virtual group, tips on forming and maintaining one, “the disembodied environment” (can’t see the bodies!) and “the transparent background”- handling that intimacy. Specifically, we distinguished the process group from the more common free/drop-in support group and how they feel different. Also what an ED group led by an RD vs a therapist may have to offer.
And check out VFED’s Support Group page (https://vfedpros.org/support-groups) to find Kaley’s group and many others for your clients.