Bodywhys - The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland

The next meeting of the Bodywhys Youth Panel is taking place this coming weekend. When: Saturday, 11th May, 2013. Where: Temple Bar Hotel, Dublin 2. Time: 12pm-2pm Directions Continue reading

Information Evening: Binge Eating Disorder Location: St. Patrick's University Hospital, Dublin When: Tuesday, March 26th at 6:30pm All welcome Prebooking is not required.  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

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2013 Event: Bodywhys Information Stand. Friday, February 15th Time: All day Location: St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin 4.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

For more on Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2013 see here.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

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

Dr Alison Darcy, Stanford University Dr Darcy will give a lecture on Neurocognition in Eating Disorders, Friday 29 June 2012, F209 UCD Newman Building, 1-3 pm. Lunch will be provided at 1pm. RSVP to Barbara.Dooley@ucd.ie by Wednesday 27 June. Alison Darcy, PhD is a Child and Adolescent Psychology Fellow at Stanford University School of Medicine. Under the ...Continue reading

It's that time of year again!Online entries for the 2012 Flora Women's Mini Marathon are now open - you can apply online now via the Mini Marathon Website or alternatively get an application form in the Evening HeraldBe part of the Bodywhys team and help us raise much needed funds - you can run, jog or walk the marathon ...Continue reading

As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2012, Bodywhys will be holding a Fancy Dress Fun Walk - Celebrating Positive Body Image at the Phoenix Park this Saturday (25th). The 5K walk will begin at 2pm and we will be meeting at the Papal Cross in the Phoenix Park. Dress up as much or as little as you like… and in ...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 Dublin South support group for people affected by eating disorders will restart tonight after the summer break. This group is in a new location on the UCD campus. Groups will run on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in Room 237 of the UCD Health Sciences Building. Groups run from 7:30pm - please note there is no ...Continue reading

The Bodywhys Dublin South support group will be closed until the autumn. This is due to the unavailability of rooms in this location over the summer months. For support please see details of our Dublin Central support group and our online support groups.Continue reading

Bodywhys are currently seeking volunteer support group facilitators in the following areas: - Galway - Lucan - Mullingar Volunteers are required to commit to the service for a minimum of one year (2 - 4 hours a month).To be considered for a voluntary position within Bodywhys you must be: - Over 20 years of age - A good listener - Have an ability to empathise with ...Continue reading

Unfortunately the Dublin (South) support group scheduled for tonight, June 8th, has been cancelled. This is due to a problem with the group location which we hope to have resolved in time for the next group (June 22nd). The Bodywhys helpline will be open tonight from 7:30-9:30pm on LoCall 1890 200 444 or alternatively email support is available ...Continue reading

Bodywhys Youth Development Officer, Fiona Flynn, will give a talk on 'Understanding Eating Disorders' as part of the St John of God spring lecture series 2011. This event takes place on Monday, March 14th at 8pm. Entrance is free and open to all. For further details of the St John of God lecture series see the full programme here.Continue reading

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2011 takes place from February 21st-25th. This year we have a wide range of information and fundraising events taking place - as ever we would ask for as much support as possible during this week. You can get involved by - Attending one of our events - Becoming a fan on Facebook or following us on Twitter - Sign up ...Continue reading

Bodywhys Services Co-ordinator, Deirdre Cowman, will give a talk on 'Eating Disorders and Mental Health' at Swift Lecture Theatre St Patrick's Hospital, Dublin 8 Wednesday 12th January at 7:30pm   This event is free to attend and open to all. Please arrive 10-15 minutes in advance if possible. This talk is part of the Aware lecture series - more information ...Continue reading