Evaluation by Prof. Fiona McNicholas and Dr. Ingrid Holme, UCD

• An evaluation of the PiLaR programme, by UCD, was published on 26/02/19.
• You can read the PiLaR Evaluation Report – PDF here.

Supporting family and parents has always been a core aspect of our work. As part of this, we offer parents and families a free four week (1 evening per week) structured programme, incorporating both psycho-education and support, as well as practical advice and skills to help you support your family member towards recovery.

Understanding eating disorders, the mindset of a person, how to manage at home	Dealing with meal times, routines, different behaviours and triggers
Recovery – what is the recovery process and how does it happen?	Coping with relapse
Communication, active listening skills	Dealing with rejection/shut down/anger
How does change happen?	Helping a person to accept help

Parents, carers, grandparents, siblings, partners/spouses and friends supporting someone affected by an eating disorder are welcome to attend.

Please note – the programme is for family members or friends, not the person experiencing the illness.

The PiLaR programme is not designed for health professionals, clinicians or therapists – nor is it CPD training.

Places are FREE, but booking is essential

• If you wish to book a place as a parent, carer or family member, please contact Niamh Clarke niamh@bodywhys.ie or the Bodywhys office on 01-2834963.

If you work for the HSE, or a community organisation, and wish to request PiLaR in your area, please contact Harriet Parsons, Training and Development Manager, 01-2834963 harriet@bodywhys.ie

Since 2014, the programme has been delivered in:

• Antrim, Athlone, Carlow/Kilkenny, Cavan/Monaghan and Cork
• Dublin – Cabra; Linn Dara – Cherry Orchard; Dublin North City & County – Swords; Stillorgan; and St. Vincent’s University Hospital
• Galway, Kerry, Laois, Limerick and Mayo
• Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford and Westmeath

Letterkenny, Donegal

When: September 19th, 26th & October 3rd, 10th

Venue: Radisson Blu Letterkenny, Paddy Harte Road, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Bookings: Please contact Niamh Clarke niamh@bodywhys.ie or the Bodywhys office on 01-2834963.

Donegal – Sept 2019 poster – PDF

When: November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Venue: Details to be confirmed

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Bookings: Please contact Niamh Clarke niamh@bodywhys.ie or the Bodywhys office on 01-2834963.

Dungarvan, Waterford

When: November 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

Venue: Details to be confirmed

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Bookings: Please contact Niamh Clarke niamh@bodywhys.ie or the Bodywhys office on 01-2834963.

Your name will be added to a list to be contacted in the event the programme comes to your county. Your personal information is not circulated outside of Bodywhys.