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Help us evaluate our online support group! We need your help!

Research Study: How Beneficial Do You Find Online Support Groups? Bodywhys – The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland in collaboration with the UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science would like to invite you to take part in a study that explores the experiences of people who participate in online support groups. We are interested […]

Help us evaluate our online support group! We need your help!

Research Study: How Beneficial Do You Find Online Support Groups? Bodywhys – The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland in collaboration with the UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science would like to invite you to take part in a study that explores the experiences of people who participate in online support groups. We are interested […]

Friends & Family Support Group Cancellation: Carlow

Bodywhys Carlow Family & Friends Support Group – 4th July. Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances we have to cancel our friends & family group in Carlow this evening, but the group for people with eating disorders will go ahead as planned. Bodywhys would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. For support please contact alex@bodywhys.ie

Course for Family Members

The Eating Disorder Early Intervention Project       A 6 week Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workshop to help your family member recover from an Eating Disorder Week 1: The complexity of an eating disorder Week 2: Which kind of a Carer are you? Week 3: Strategies to help you and your family member Week 4: […]

Bodywhys Cavan Group Closed for Summer months

Due to circustances beyond our control the Bodywhys Cavan group will be suspended from May 2nd for the summer months. Please check our website in Septmeber for updates. Other support services available include: – The Bodywhys National LoCall Helpline – BodywhysConnect online support group for 18+ – YouthConnect online support groups for 13-18 year olds […]

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. For more information please see www.independentcolleges.ie

Bodywhys Galway Group closed for summer months

Due to circustances beyond our control the Bodywhys Galway group will be suspended from April 1st for the summer months. Other support services available include: – The Bodywhys National LoCall Helpline – BodywhysConnect online support group for 18+ – YouthConnect online support groups for 13-18 year olds – Email support via alex@bodywhys.ie We hope to […]

SPHE Resource for Schools Launched

Bodywhys today (February 20th) launched a new SPHE Resource for schools, “Responding to Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues” The resource – a collaboration between Bodywhys and the SPHE Support Service – provides detailed information on what eating disorders are, how teachers can recognise and respond to eating disorders in the school environment, and how best […]

Be Body Positive: Volunteers Needed  

        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 […]

Bodywhys Services, December 20th – January 5th

The following are details of Bodywhys services over the Christmas period:     December 20thHelpline 10:30am-12:30pm. December 21stDublin (Central) Support Group; Helpline 7:30pm-9:30pm. December 22ndHelpline 10:30am-12:30pm. December 23rdHelpline 10:30am-12:30pm. December 27thHelpline 10:30am-12:30pm. December 28thHelpline 7:30-9:30pm; BodywhysConnect Online Group. December 29thHelpline 10:30am-12:30pm. December 30thHelpline 10:30am-12:30pm. January 1stYouthConnect Online Group (Ages 13-18). January 2ndBodywhysConnect Online Group. Tuesday, […]