tastelife taster session

Come along to this FREE one-hour taster session and discover what a tastelife Community Recovery Course is really like. There’s no pressure to commit to the full 8 session course afterwards, it’s simply a chance to get a feel for the tastelife approach, meet the team, and explore the course materials in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

What is the tastelife Community Recovery Course?

Through teaching, discussion, stories of recovery and tools for life, our unique Recovery Course has been successfully helping individuals and families break free from the grip of eating disorders for more than ten years

The Course is for anyone who believes they have an eating disorder or disordered eating, as issues around eating have taken over their life. You don’t have to have an ‘official’ diagnosis to come. It doesn’t matter what sort of eating disorder you have either, this course is for you.

The tastelife Course was created by two mums who have been through eating disorders in their families. It has as much in it for parents, friends and family as it does for those directly affected. If that’s you, come with or without the person you are concerned about.

Why not travel the recovery journey together?

The eight-session Course will offer you a toolkit of resources that you can use to start walking out of eating issues and back into enjoying life again, baby step by baby step. The tastelife Course is not a cure or therapy, but it is a safe place for learning and growing together. Full recovery from eating disorders is possible! We have seen it and we work with people who are either fully recovered or well on their way.

We believe in new beginnings and starting where you are. We know it isn’t all about food. There is a way out, and the tastelife Course helps you to look forward to a time when eating, or not eating, is no longer holding you in its grip. The intention is that you can take hold of life in all its fullness, tasting food and enjoying it without fear, wherever you are and whoever you are with.

The 8-session Course is £49 per person. If money is an issue, please email us at hello@tastelifeuk.org to discuss options.

The Course was accredited by the University of Brighton Health Sciences, and awarded their coveted REQ Mark. It is now endorsed by OCN London (Open College Network). It is run by our trained and accredited volunteers.

What have others said about the Course?

'Since the first session, I have learnt more about myself and my emotions. I have felt less alone because I connected with others going through similar things.' Female (18 years) affected with anorexia, online course.

'My leader was lovely and very genuine. All the leaders have always been kind and approachable.' Female (45 years) affected with binge eating disorder, online course.

I gained freedom and it's a fantastic feeling! Female (65 years) with an eating disorder, online course.

Our disclaimer:I hereby release the tastelife course and its volunteers from any liability for any harm or perceived harm resulting from my voluntarily engaging in the tastelife course. I understand that the tastelife course is staffed by volunteers. Although they are not all licensed or trained professionals of counselling, therapy, or medical services, they are DBS checked and carefully trained and chosen. The leader will have attended the accredited, tastelife training course. If I am currently taking medication, or receiving other professional help, I will consult my medical doctor, therapist, counsellor etc. before altering any prescribed course of medication or action.I am voluntarily attending the tastelife course on my own initiative and I am under no obligation to accept or reject any of the advice or help that I might receive. I understand that the tastelife team are, to the best of their ability, doing what they can to help me achieve more freedom in my life.I understand that if I share personal information during the course with tastelife volunteers they will use it to help them run the course for me, and to keep me informed about tastelife activities I may be interested in. They will not otherwise share my personal information with anyone else. I can find out more about how tastelife looks after my personal data at www.tastelifeuk.org/privacy-policy.However, if the team considers that medical intervention is needed, I understand that they will give me the strongest possible advice to seek professional help.

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