Why do we provide this programme?
The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE’s National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders.
Book here for our next PiLaR programme
What do we focus on?
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 |
Helping a person to accept help |
Who can attend?
If you are a professional, a clinician, an allied health professional who would like to enquire about CPD training in eating disorders please email Harriet Parsons, our Training and Development Manager on harriet@bodywhys.ie
COVID-19/Coronavirus
For supports doing COVID-19, please see here.
Post-PiLaR support group and Sibling Support Group
Are you a sibling of a person with an eating disorder? Are you over 18, and have you attended the PiLaR Programme? Bodywhys is dedicated to growing the support services available in order to provide ongoing support to people affected by eating disorders.
As part of this, Bodywhys will run a support group for siblings. This will be delivered via Zoom, and attendance is limited to 20 places (allocated on a first-come-first-served basis). Please email pilar@bodywhys.ie to book a free place.
Other Support: New Maudsley Training workshops
Bookings:
To book a place, please contact pilar@bodywhys.ie
Programme feedback
Evaluation by UCD
- An evaluation of the PiLaR programme, by UCD, was published on 26/02/19.
- You can read the PiLaR Evaluation Report – PDF here.
History of PiLaR
- Antrim, Athlone, Carlow/Kilkenny and Cavan/Monaghan
- Cork, Donegal and Dublin
- Galway, Kerry, Laois, Limerick and Mayo
- Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford and Westmeath
- Online – during Coronavirus (Covid-19)