Code of conduct for our peer support groups

To ensure our peer-led support groups remain a safe and inclusive space for participants to feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, feelings, and challenges, we ask all those booking a place agree to our code of conduct:

For those attending the ‘individuals’ group, please do not use potentially triggering terminology such as talking about weight, clothing sizes, calories etc.
Please be kind towards others during conversations. Discriminatory comments on the grounds of race, gender, identity or religion, or any other nature, will not be tolerated.
Please respect others when they are talking by giving your attention and not interrupting.
Please remember that everyone will have a unique experience of an eating disorder, and although their experience may differ to your own, all contributions and thoughts are valid.
Please do not give advice to others unless they say they’d like to receive it.
Please respect the privacy of all group members. The confidentiality agreement will be explained by the moderator at the start of each session.
Please bear in mind participants are under no obligation to share if they don’t want to – they are more than welcome to just listen to others and share if and when they are ready.
Please make sure to look after yourself and if you are not feeling good about the conversation, raise a hand in the Zoom room and someone will write to you in the chat box.
Please do not share any personally identifying information with the group, such as telephone numbers, email addresses or social media profiles.
Please do not promote commercial products or services, personal blogs, websites, or apps.
The groups will be moderated by a Talk ED team member, who may be assisted by a trained volunteer. They reserve the right to remove anyone from the session if they are not adhering to these guidelines.