Group for people with eating disorders
Location: The Cathedral Parish Centre, College Street.
Date & Time: 1st Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm.
More Details: A map of the location is available at http://www.tinyurl.com/BWCarlowGroup
Group for Family and Friends
Location: The Cathedral Parish Centre, College Street.
Date & Time: 1st Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm.
More Details: Further details for these groups is available by contacting the Bodywhys central office on 01-283 4963. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with Carlow Bodywhys, please contact Harriet in the Bodywhys central office.
Group for people with eating disorders
Location: The Friends Meeting House, 4/5 Eustace Street, Dublin 2.
Date & Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. PLEASE NOTE: NO GROUP ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY - GROUP WILL BE WED 24TH MARCH INSTEAD.
More Details: A map of the location is available at http://www.tinyurl.com/BWDublinGroup
Group for Family and Friends
Location: The Friends Meeting House, 4/5 Eustace Street, Dublin 2.
Date & Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm. PLEASE NOTE: NO GROUP ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY - GROUP WILL BE WED 24TH MARCH INSTEAD.
More Details: Further details for these groups is available by contacting the Bodywhys central office on 01-283 4963.
Group for people with eating disorders
Location: MS Society, Raleigh Row, Galway
Date & Time: 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at 7:30pm (Tuesdays of Bank Holiday Weekends)
More Details: A map of the location is available at http://www.tinyurl.com/BWGalwayGroup --- Directions to venue: Turn off Sea Road into the small crane (by The Crane Bar). Take the first turn left, and the MS Society is opposite the Jes Primary School (clearly signposted on building). There is parking outside the MS building and also outside the primary school. --- Further details for these groups is available by contacting the Bodywhys central office on 01-283 4963. --- If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with Galway Bodywhys, please contact Harriet in the Bodywhys central office.
Bodywhys operates two types of support groups around Ireland: one for people with eating disorders and another for families and friends. Support e-mails can now be sent to alex@bodywhys.ie
The aim of the groups is to provide a safe and non-judgemental environment for people with eating disorders to discuss and share feelings and difficulties with others going through a similar experience. The group is available to people 18 years+.
These groups provide family and friends of people experiencing an eating disorder with an opportunity to give and receive support from others going through a similar experience. This group provides practical support and information, as well as creating an opportunity to discuss and share feelings in a non-judgemental environment. The group is held separately, providing the opportunity for family members to talk through their experience.
The groups are run by volunteers with a knowledge and understanding of eating disorders. Each group has two facilitators, both of whom have completed training in facilitation, group skills, listening skills, eating disorders and self care. There are male and female facilitators, of all ages and nationalities.
Support, information and understanding. Bodywhys support groups are based on the concept of mutual support and self help. They do not provide therapy.
People are welcomed by Bodywhys facilitators and are provided with tea/ coffee if they wish at some groups. The groups start promptly at the time indicated, so it is helpful to arrive a few minutes in advance. Each person is asked to give their first name to the group. Confidentiality and respect are emphasised. The group generally determines what is discussed at each session. The facilitators do not have a set agenda. People attending are under no obligation to speak during a session. The facilitators ensure the environment is safe for all attending. If you feel uncomfortable or upset, do make sure to talk this through before leaving the session. Our facilitators are always available at the end of a session.
A group runs from 1.5 to 2 hours. If you need to leave early for personal reasons, it is helpful to mention to a facilitator before the session starts.
Bodywhys support group sessions are FREE. If you would like to make a donation towards the running of a group, a donation box is available.
If you feel alone in your eating disorder and feel it would be helpful to share your experience and listen to others, a support group provides a safe environment to meet others going through a similar struggle. There are particular times when it may be more suitable to attend. For example, where someone may be going through an inpatient treatment programme, Bodywhys suggests coming to the group a week before discharge.
More information available by contacting the Bodywhys Office at 01-2834963