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Chat Room moderators facilitate EDV’s online suport groups.

EDV runs online moderated support groups via its two internet chat rooms.

There is a Recovery Chat Room for people with an eating disorder (16 years & over) and Care & Share, a chat room for families, partners & friends of a loved one with an eating disorder.

Chat sessions enable people to share their experiences in a way that promotes recovery, & learn coping strategies in a safe, anonymous environment.

Like all our volunteers, applicants for the role of Chat Room Moderator are interviewed and carefully selected, before participating in a comprehensive in-house training course, followed by observations and co-moderation of approximately one two hour session per week. Ongoing support, supervision, debriefing and continuing education are provided for all volunteers.  Online group facilitation skills, reliability and the ability to make a regular commitment are essential.  A minimum 12 month commitment applies.

Last Updated: December 2009