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Dublin

Group for people with eating disorders (City Centre)

Location: The Friends Meeting House, 4/5 Eustace Street, Dublin 2.

Date & Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm.

More Details: This group is for people aged 18+. A map of the location is available at http://www.tinyurl.com/BWDublinGroup

Group for Family and Friends (City Centre)

Location: The Friends Meeting House, 4/5 Eustace Street, Dublin 2.

Date & Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm.

More Details: This group is for people aged 18+. Further details for these groups is available by contacting the Bodywhys central office on 01-283 4963.

Group for people with eating disorders (Dublin South)

Location: Room B237, Health Sciences Building, UCD, Belfield, Dublin 4

Date & Time: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:30pm

More Details: This group is for people aged 18+. To find the group, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: http://www.bodywhys.ie/m/uploads/images/UCDMap.gif If you are not familiar with the UCD Belfield Campus you might want to allow a little extra time to find the room. Directions to the group: Come in the main entrance of the health sciences building (no. 26 on the map) and then there are 2 options - 1. There are two lifts on your right, take them to floor two and when you get out of the lift turn left and then right and B237 is down that corridor on the right- B237 is the room with the frosted glass. or 2. If you don't want to use the lift, you can take the stairs on the left as you walk into the building. Go up the stairs to the second floor and room B237 is immediately on your left on the second floor - it is the room surrounded by frosted glass. NOTE: There is FREE Parking in UCD and the nearest car park is behind the Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Church (No. 41 on the map). This church is a good landmark for finding the health sciences building. A map of the location is available at http://tinyurl.com/BWNewDubSouth

Trinity College Dublin Group

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: This group is for people aged 18+. *** PLEASE NOTE *** This group is for students of Trinity College only. Public support groups are available in Dublin (Central) and Dublin (South) as well as other locations across the country. The final group during the summer of 2013 takes place on May 15th. The groups will resume in the new academic year (Autumn 2013). For more information on our support groups contact Harriet at helpline@bodywhys.ie

Galway

What is a Bodywhys Support Group?

Bodywhys operates two types of support groups around Ireland: one for people with eating disorders and another for families and friends.

Please note that this service is covered by our Child Protection Policy. Click here for further information.

Group for People with Eating Disorders

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+.

Group for Family and Friends

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.

Who Runs The Groups?

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.

What Is Available At A Session?

Support, information and understanding. Bodywhys support groups are based on the concept of mutual support and self help. They do not provide therapy.

What Happens When I Go To A group?

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.

How Long Does A Session Last?

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.

How Much Does It Cost?

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.

When Is A Good Time To Attend A Group?

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

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