Eating Disorder Support Groups

Tuesdays: Open Eating Disorders Support Group

This group is open to anyone in the community struggling with disordered eating or in recovery from an eating disorder. It is designed to help those who feel they need extra support connect with others who understand.

This group meets every Tuesday evening from 7:00pm-8:00pm at the Therapy Suite, 231 W. Lockwood Ave. There is a $10 charge for each session. We are located in the same building as Robust Wine Bar and Yo My Goodness, on the 2nd floor.

There is a $10 charge for each group session. There is no need to call ahead or RSVP, as it is an open group. For additional questions, call Jennifer Kamer, MA, LPC, Support Group Therapist at 314-968-1900.
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Group Testimonials:

"A client of mine has been attending your support group and finding it really helpful, so thanks for your great work! This client had been struggling to acknowledge that she indeed has an eating disorder, and the group helped show her that people with eating disorders come in all shapes and sizes. Sitting in a room with people who share her struggle was very healing and eye-opening." -Dr. Laura Bumberry, Psy.D.

 

Note: Due to confidentiality, it is not possible for students to observe this group.

Wednesdays: Eating Disorders Aftercare Group

As a part of continuing care, past patients of McCallum Place may attend the weekly Aftercare Support Group. This group is free for life and open to all past patients of McCallum Place. Please note our new meeting time, effective 2/7/2012: every Wednesday from 6:00pm-7:00pm at the Therapy Suite, 231 W. Lockwood Ave. The group is designed to offer extra support following discharge from McCallum Place programming.

Note: Due to confidentiality, it is not possible for students to observe this group.

Mondays: Family & Loved Ones Support Group

As part of continuing care, past and current family members and loved ones with a patient receiving treatment at either McCallum Place or Webster Wellness Professionals (a new outpatient clinic by Dr. Kim McCallum, MD, and Dr. Randy Flanery, Ph.D, located in the same building as McCallum Place Therapy Suite) may attend and participate in this group. This Multi-Family Support Group is facilitated by Dr. McCallum and Dr. Flanery, who combined have more than 50 years experience treating and teaching about eating disorders. The group meets every Monday, except on holidays, from 4:30pm-5:30pm at the Therapy Suite, 231 W. Lockwood Ave., Ste. 201.

Note: Students may not observe this or any group due to confidentiality.

The Following Group is not affiliated with McCallum Place:

Monthly Family Support Group

• While not affiliated with McCallum Place, the Eating Disorder (ED) Family and Friends Support Group is intended as a forum to offer information, education, and a place to talk about how knowing a person with an eating disorder is affecting your life. It is free and open to parents, spouses, other family members or friends of a person with an eating disorder. The Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in a room provided by the St. John's Mercy - Edgewood.
• The Support Group is moderated by family members, not professionals, and is not intended as therapy or professional advice. It is affiliated both with ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) and NEDA (National Association of Eating Disorders). It is not associated with St. John's Mercy, but the use of its facility for these meetings is gratefully appreciated.
• DIRECTIONS: Edgewood is located at 970 Executive Parkway Drive in Creve Couer. From I-270, go west 12 miles to Mason Road (just past Barnes West) - Left on Mason Road - Two blocks to Executive Parkway Drive on the right - Second building on the right is 970, marked "Edgewood."
• For more information, contact Greg or Chris Luzecky at (314) 842-3676 or gluzecky@swbell.net