Trust and a sense of safety in the group: The benefits of professionally-led support groups in eating disorders

Archana Waller; Chiara Paganini; Katrina Andrews; Vicki Hutton

doi:10.1080/13642537.2021.2000462

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Trust and a sense of safety in the group: The benefits of professionally-led support groups in eating disorders

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Trust and a sense of safety in the group: The benefits of professionally-led support groups in eating disorders

Archana Waller, Chiara Paganini, Katrina Andrews and Vicki Hutton

European Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling, Vol.23(4), pp.483-495

2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13642537.2021.2000462

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support groups

professionally-led support group

eating disorders

social support

mental illness

Professionally-led support groups are becoming a valuable component of health care. Professionally-led support groups are led by a professional or agency-based facilitator. The purpose of this paper is to consolidate the knowledge and the evidence for the effectiveness of professionally-led eating disorder support groups. The overall findings of the review suggest that professionally-led support groups increased social networks, learning coping strategies, reduction in psychological symptoms, and increased perceptions of the well-being of people living with eating disorders. Moreover, the professional-facilitator role in promoting trust and a sense of safety in the group and providing information support was also vital in supporting the participants. Future research ideas are presented.

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Title: Trust and a sense of safety in the group: The benefits of professionally-led support groups in eating disorders
Authors: Archana Waller (Author) - Australian College of Applied Psychology
Chiara Paganini (Author) - Australian College of Applied Psychology
Katrina Andrews (Author) - Australian College of Applied Psychology
Vicki Hutton (Author) - Australian College of Applied Psychology
Publication details: European Journal of Psychotherapy & Counselling, Vol.23(4), pp.483-495
Publisher: Routledge
DOI: 10.1080/13642537.2021.2000462
ISSN: 1469-5901
Organisation Unit: School of Law and Society; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99594008802621
Output Type: Journal article

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