Supporting family and parents has always been a core aspect of our work. As such, we now 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.

In particular, the programme addresses:

• Understanding eating disorders
• Understanding 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?

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

The PiLaR programme is not designed for professionals, 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 Helen McSherry, Acting Administrator, 01-2834963 helen@bodywhys.ie

Since 2014, the programme has been delivered in Athlone, Cavan, Carlow/Kilkenny, Cork, Dublin (Cabra; Linn Dara – Cherry Orchard; Dublin North City & County – Swords; and St. Vincent’s University Hospital), Kerry, Limerick, Mayo, Sligo, Tipperary and Waterford.

• 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 helpline@bodywhys.ie

Cavan/Monaghan – May 24th, 2018

Bodywhys and St. Cavan/Monaghan Mental Health Services invite you to attend PiLaR: Peer Led Resilience, a 4 week evening programme.

Cavan/Monaghan May 2018 poster – PDF

When: 4 Thursdays in May/June (from May 24th-June 14th)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Venue: Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill, Co. Cavan

St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin – September 6th, 2018

Bodywhys and St. Vincent’s University Hospital invite you to attend PiLaR: Peer Led Resilience, a 4 week evening programme.

St. Vincent’s University Hospital – Sept 2018 poster – PDF

When: 4 Thursdays in September (from September 6th – 27th)
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Venue: Nurse Education Centre, St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Elm Park, Dublin 4.

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.