Bodywhys - The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland

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 ...Continue reading

Bodywhys are currently looking for volunteers to facilitate our 'Be Body Positive' Schools Programme in secondary schools in the Dublin area. The programme aims to provide students with information on eating disorders and to discuss body image and self esteem. Criteria for Volunteers on the Schools Programme: Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent Presentation skills Knowledge of mental health issues affecting ...Continue reading

The ‘Be Body Positive’  schools programme is delivered to class groups in the school setting and is suitable for students from 2nd year to 6th year. The programme runs for 70-80 minutes and includes information about eating disorders, self-esteem, and media influence on body image. Our calendar for the new school term is already filling up, so if you would ...Continue reading

The Bodywhys Be Body Positive Youth Panel will meet on the following dates over the summer months: Tuesday 14th June, 2pm-4pm Wednesday 13th July, 2pm-4pm Thursday 11th August, 2pm-4pm All meetings will be held in the European Public Information Centre, European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.   Dawson Street is in the city centre of Dublin beside Stephens Green ...Continue reading

The next two meetings of the Bodywhys Youth Panel will take place on: Thursday, June 10th from 2-4pm and Thursday, July 1st from 2-4pm The location for both meetings is the European Public Information Centre, European Union House, 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 A map of the locations is available here   You can read more about the Bodywhys Youth Panel ...Continue reading

Bodywhys are recruiting volunteers nationwide to deliver the ‘Be Body Positive’ schools programme.The ‘Be Body Positive’ youth-focussed campaign was launched during eating disorders awareness week in February.  The aim of this campaign is to help young people to feel more positive about their bodies.  As part of our ‘Be Body Positive’ campaign we are interested in recruiting volunteers to ...Continue reading

Bodywhys launch Be Body Positive campaign Bodywhys - the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland - today launched the 'Be Body Positive' Campaign, encouraging young people to get involved in promoting a positive body image amongst their peers.The campaign, which is being launched as part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2010, is aimed at addressing an issue that young people have themselves ...Continue reading