Eating Disorder Support Groups in St. Louis
Life After: A 5-Week Recovery Support Group
You've done hard work. Real work. And somewhere along the way, you started wondering — what now?
This group is for people in recovery who are ready to start building the life that comes next. Not processing symptoms. Not revisiting the hardest chapters. Just you, a small group of people who get it, and five weeks of honest conversation about who you are, what you want, and what it actually looks like to move forward.
What Makes This Group Different
Most support groups give you a place to talk about what's hard. This one gives you a place to practice what's possible in a fun, low pressure way.
Each week, we gather in person to explore the parts of life that recovery is supposed to make room for: identity, emotions, relationships, meaning, and your own definition of success. Some weeks that looks like a meaningful conversation in the group room. Some weeks it might look like a walk in the park, a game of bocce ball, or maybe even a trip out for some ice cream. We’ll decide as a group what sounds interesting as we go, and then go into the world to explore our ideas together. Every session ends with something small to carry into your week before you see each other again.
This is a closed group. That means the people you meet in week one are the people you'll finish with in week five. That consistency is intentional. Connection doesn't happen in a room full of strangers every week; it happens when you show up for each other over time.
What We'll Cover
Week 1 — Who Am I, Really?
Exploring identity beyond roles, expectations, and recovery. What makes you you?
Week 2 — Emotions Without Avoidance
Navigating life without rigid control. Naming what you feel and building your own reset routine.
Week 3 — Relationships and Boundaries
Connection, communication, and protecting your energy. Practicing the conversations that matter.
Week 4 — Building a Life That Feels Worth Living
Joy, meaning, and what you actually want more of.
Week 5 — Redefining Success
What does success mean to you — not the version you inherited?
It’s not all talk. Each week, we’ll also do some sort of activity together like games, outings, or simply bringing some silliness into the group room. Activities will be chosen with the group, because autonomy is the whole point.
The Details
Starts: Saturday, July 11, 2025
Meets: Saturdays, 11:00am–12:00pm
Dates: July 11, 18, 25 · August 1, 8
Location: 50 Crestwood Executive Center, Suite 500, Crestwood, MO
Led by: Deborah Hinds, NDTR, Peer Support Specialist
Open to: Adults 18+ committed to recovery
Investment: $120 for all five sessions, paid in full at registration
A Note About This Space
This group has one gentle but firm ground rule: we keep the focus on life, not symptoms. ED thoughts and behaviors aren't the topic here. When something heavy comes up — and it will — we redirect together toward emotions, needs, relationships, and values. That's not avoidance. That's the whole point.
Deborah has spent over 30 years walking alongside people in eating disorder recovery. She knows this territory. She'll hold the space with warmth, humor, and zero judgment.
Space is limited to keep the group small and the trust real. Questions? Reach us at (636) 686-0682. Register today!
Free Weekly Eating Disorder Support Group
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Led by Deborah Hinds, NDTR
Location: Conference room at 50 Crestwood Executive Center, Suite 500
Join our supportive, understanding community for a safe place for weekend planning, to decompress from the week, and find accountability to follow through with your personal goals.
This group is open to anyone age 18 and above who is committed to working toward their own eating disorder recovery. Registration for the group is free, but we ask that you sign up so we know how many people to expect. We look forward to connecting with you!
First time joining us? Please fill out the liability waiver and optional release of information before attending the group. You can print and bring these with you, or email them to us.