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Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2012

Eating Disorders Awareness Week takes place from 20th-26th February 2012.

Details of events will be posted on bodywhys.ie here shortly, but in the meantime if you have ideas or would like to get involved email info@bodywhys.ie.

 

Monday 20th

Public Information Evening: Understanding Eating Disorders

7:30pm at James O'Keeffe Institute, Duhallow, Co Cork

Find out more about

  • What eating disorders are
  • What treatment options are available
  • Bodywhys support services

This event is free and open to all.

A map of this location is available here.

 

Tuesday 21st

"Eating Problems in Adolescents" - Information Session for Parents & Carers

7:00-8:30pm at the Lucena Clinic, 59 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6

Speakers:

Prof. Fiona McNicholas - Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Lucena Clinic

Ms. Jacinta Hastings - Chief Executive Officer, Bodywhys

Ms. Nuala Miles - Eating Disorder Therapist, Cavan General Hospital

Book your free place by contacting Marie McCourt at Marie.McCourt@sjog.ie or by calling 01 4923596/4999349

For more information on the Lucena Clinic see www.lucenaclinic.ie

 

"Understanding Eating Disorders" - For Staff & Volunteers of other organisations

at Independent College Dawson St, Dublin 2 from 7-8.30pm
We would like to invite the staff and volunteers of other organisations to a talk specifically aimed at providing information to those who may come across eating disorders in their own work. As eating disorders can occur alongside other issues and behaviours, this is an opportunity to expand your understanding of this issue to assist you in your own field.
There will be plenty of time for a Q&A session after the talk.
 
Entry is free, but places are limited - please confirm attendance in advance by Friday 17th Feb 2012 to helpline@bodywhys.ie

 

 

Thursday 23rd

Eating Disorders - GP Information Evening

 6:00-8:30pm at St. Patrick’s University Hospital, Dublin 8.

Speakers:

Dr. Sarah Prasad, Consultant Psychiatrist - ED Service SPUH.  

Dr Mary McCreery, ED Service, SPUH - Dietetics and Nutritional Management      

Louise O’Leary, Occupational Therapist, ED SPUH -  Occupational difficulties in Eating Disorder Recovery                      

Vasiliki Loumpa, Social worker & Family Therapist, ED Service SPUH -  The Role of Family support in Eating Disorder Recovery                              

Catherine Dunican, Clinical Nurse Specialist, ED Service SPUH -  Treatment & Care Pathway  

Jacinta Hastings, CEO Bodywhys - The Role of Support Groups in Eating Disorder Recovery

Book your free place by contacting Sarah Surgenor at ssurgenor@stpatsmail.com or by calling 01 2493391
For more information on St. Patrick’s University Hospital see www.stpatrickshosp.ie

(CME accreditation has been requested)

 

Understanding Eating Disorders - for UCD Students

This talk will be held in Lecture Theatre R in the Newman Building (Arts Block) at 12pm. 

An opportunity to find out more about eating disorders, what support services are available, and what you can do if you are concerned about a friend or family member.

The talk is open to all UCD students.

 

 

 

Saturday 25th

Fancy Dress Fun Walk - Celebrating Positive Body Image

5K walk in the Phoenix Park - meeting near the papal cross at 2pm

Dress up as much or as little as you like… and in case of rain, make sure you bring your most colourful umbrella!

If you are involved in an art class or youth group, why not work on some costumes together?

The walk is open to all - if you have any queries or would like to get involved, please contact Fiona at youthdevelopment@bodywhys.ie.

 

 

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