Bodywhys - The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland

OverviewThis 10-week diploma will introduce and examine key themes in the spectrum of eating disorders. Eating disorders encompass a wide field and include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder and other food-related disorders. These disorders are as prevalent as they are misunderstood and this diploma seeks to dispel many of the myths that have accompanied them.As well as providing ...Continue reading

May 3rd, 2013 Recently, there was a technical fault in that we were unable to send out email reminders for our online groups. This issue has now been resolved. Thank you for bearing with us.Continue reading

Bodywhys is currently recruiting face to face support group volunteers in the Sligo area. What is a Bodywhys support group? Commitment: Volunteers are required to commit to the service for 2 - 4 hours per month, and a minimum of one year.Requirements: To be considered for a voluntary position within Bodywhys you must be:* Over 20 years of age* A ...Continue reading

Online entries for the 2013 Flora Women's Mini Marathon are now open - you can apply online now via the Mini Marathon Website Be part of the Bodywhys team and help us raise much needed funds - you can run, jog or walk the marathon. Bodywhys can provide you with a sponsorship card and Bodywhys tshirt. Start: Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2Finish ...Continue reading

        Bodywhys seek volunteers for our 'Be Body Positive' schools programme in the Dublin area. The 'Be Body Positive' schools programme is for young people aged 12-20 in the secondary school and youth group setting. The aim of the programme is to encourage discussion in the area of body image and self esteem, to provide relevant information on eating disorders and ...Continue reading

  Bodywhys is delighted to be working with Reachout.com for their 'ask the expert' service in February 2013. If you have any questions about eating disorders you can ask these, just go to this linkContinue reading

For more on Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2013 see here.Continue reading

***February 13th*** Our e-mail systems, including the Alex e-mail support service, are now back to normal.  Thank you for bearing with us.Continue reading

SeeMySelf - is an online psycho-education programme designed for young people aged 15-24. This programme focuses on different issues such as self-esteem, body image and media, and culture. Participants work through each of the six modules week by week, and are supported by an online supporter who will check in with them online once a week. "It really makes you think ...Continue reading

February 12th Our helpline is now operational again. Thank you for bearing with us. The line is open until 12:30pm today, Tuesday, Feb 12th. For a full list of opening hours and information about the helpline, see here. The number to contact is 1890 200 444. This service is open to people affecting by eating disorders, including family and ...Continue reading

Each year, ARAMARK Ireland employees are asked to nominate charities from their local area which they feel are in need of ARAMARK’s support. Four charities are selected from those nominated to represent each province. They are: • Bodywhys – Eastern Region • Console – Western Region • Red Branch – Southern Region • Chest, Heart Stroke – Northern Region.                               Donal O’Brien, CEO of ARAMARK said, “Our ...Continue reading

We run two online support groups for people with eating disorders  - Bodywhys Connect for those aged 19+, and our Teens Online Support Group for those aged 13-18. Sometimes people are a little nervous about what the groups might be like, we have posted this short video on how the groups work (sound is not required).Continue reading

Our message boards date back to 2006, and we have seen variety of posts and comments over this time.  In recent years, we have changed the structure and organisation of our boards, and taken a more upfront role in providing feedback to posters through the presence of the Moderator, Alex_Bodywhys. After careful consideration, we have taken the difficult decision to ...Continue reading

The next meeting of the Youth Panel takes place on Thursday, 3rd January, 2013. For further information please click here.  Here, you can also find a short video from members of the Youth Panel. Stay tuned for more clips. If you are interested in joining the Bodywhys Youth Panel, please email Fiona at youthdevelopment@bodywhys.ie    Continue reading

Christmas 2012 helpline dates. December 23rd - 26th, closed. December 27th, 28th and 30th, open. December 31st and January 1st, closed. January 2nd, open. Bodywhys Connect will run on December 26th, and January 2nd.  Our Teens Online Support Group will run on December 23rd, December 30th, and January 6th. Face to face support groups are running as normal over the Christmas ...Continue reading

  Our online support group for 13-18 year olds, formerly Youth Connect, is now known as Teens Online Support Group. The role of our support groups is to allow people with eating disorders to talk about their experiences in a safe space. Sometimes people talk about their worries, how their week has gone, the upcoming week and how they are coping ...Continue reading

  Our TCD support group for people with eating disorders resumed this month.  Location:  The Seminar Room, 3rd Floor, Student Counselling Service, 7-9 South Leinster Street, Dublin 2 Date & Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30pm More Details: *** PLEASE NOTE *** This group is for students of Trinity College only. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 17th ...Continue reading

Sandycove Vintage & Classics Charity Shop have nominated Bodywhys as the charity for the month of September.Need to clear out your wardrobes? Sandycove Vintage & Classics Charity Shop are looking for donations of clothes etc. especially  anything that is old/vintage!   All support greatly appreciated.   Address: 49a Sandycove Road, Sandycove, Co. Dublin. Click here for further information. Continue reading

Youth Connect: Cancellation Online Support Group - 2nd September Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances we have to cancel our online support this coming Sunday, 2nd September. Bodywhys would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. For support please contact alex@bodywhys.ieContinue reading

Bodywhys and Independent Colleges, present an evening Diploma 'Introduction to Eating Disorders' Bodywhys is delighted to be working with Independent Colleges to present this 10 week evening Diploma, 'Introduction to Eating Disorders: Dispelling Myths'. This Diploma will introduce and examine key themes in the spectrum of eating disorders.  Start Date9th October 2012 - 11th December 2012 Course Timetable2.5 hours every ...Continue reading