Bodywhys - The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland

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

Bodywhys are pleased to announce the launch of a new bi-monthly support group in Dublin South. The group, for people with eating disorders, will run on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. The first group takes place this Wednesday, October 13th. Groups will run from 7:30-9:00pm in Rooms 1&2 of the UCD Student Centre - a ...Continue reading

There will be no Dublin Support Group on St. Patrick's day.. the next group in MArch will be on Wed, 24th March, 2010 at 7.30pm sharp! For full details of our support groups click here.  Continue reading

Support Groups in Dublin and Carlow are cancelled tonight (January 6th) because of the weather conditions. Tonight's helpline session is also cancelled. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The alex email service is available - contact alex@bodywhys.ie for confidential support.Continue reading