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News

Trigger warning – Upcoming RTÉ Documentary ’Anorexia, my Family and Me’

Trigger Warning –  08/10/24 A new television documentary ‘Anorexia, my Family and Me’ is set to air on RTÉ1...

October 8, 2024
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Media Release – 19.5% increase in use of eating disorder support services highlights breadth of support needs

Media Release - 19.5% increase in use of eating disorder support services highlights breadth of support needs

September 25, 2024
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Feedback Needed: Do you work in primary, secondary or special needs education?

Bodywhys are conducting research on body image and related issues in primary, secondary and special needs education to facilitate the development...

September 12, 2024
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Events

Connecting Bodies: An Interdisciplinary Symposium on Body Image Research in Ireland

Event details: Connecting Bodies: An Interdisciplinary Symposium on Body Image Research in Ireland When: Monday, November 4th 2024, from 9.30am-4.30pm...

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October 16th 2024 – Coping with Christmas Webinar

We have decided to run our annual ''Coping with Christmas'' webinar early this year. This webinar is designed for...

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Upcoming PiLaR programme: November 2024

Our next PiLaR programme for family members and friends begins on: Thursday November 7th, from 7pm-9pm. For bookings, please...

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Our Mission

Our mission is to ensure support, awareness and understanding of eating disorder amongst the wide community as well as advocating for the right and healthcare need of people affected by eating disorder.

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Post - PiLaR Support Group (Morning)
02 Oct
October 2, 2024    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
A smaller facilitated support group for carers who have already attended the Bodywhys PiLaR Programme. Places are limited so booking is required with pilar@bodywhys.ie
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BodywhysConnect
02 Oct
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme Week 4
03 Oct
October 3, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A four week support, knowledge and skills programme for anyone caring for or supporting a person with an eating disorder. Places are unlimited and booking [...]
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
08 Oct
October 8, 2024    
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An 8 workshop series for carers, introducing carers to the New Maudsley Carer Skills. Places are limited so booking is required with: pilar@bodywhys.ie
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Regular Maudsley Group
08 Oct
October 8, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Virtual Support Group
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Conversations with Carers - Supporting LGBTQ+
14 Oct
October 14, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This group is a space to explore topics related to supporting someone with an eating disorder. Each online session will focus on a specific theme [...]
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Student Online Support Group
14 Oct
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Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group
14 Oct
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7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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Post - PiLaR Support Group (Morning)
16 Oct
October 16, 2024    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
A smaller facilitated support group for carers who have already attended the Bodywhys PiLaR Programme. Places are limited so booking is required with pilar@bodywhys.ie
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
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October 22, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An 8 workshop series for carers, introducing carers to the New Maudsley Carer Skills. Places are limited so booking is required with: pilar@bodywhys.ie
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Virtual Support Group
23 Oct
October 23, 2024    
7:30 pm - 8:50 pm
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27 Oct
October 27, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post - PiLaR Support Group (Evening)
30 Oct
October 30, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
A smaller facilitated support group for carers who have already attended the Bodywhys PiLaR Programme. Places are limited so booking is required with pilar@bodywhys.ie
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Common Myths

You have to be thin to have an eating disorder
It's just a silly diet
It's a teenage phase

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