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News

New: Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group (18+)

We are delighted to share details of our new Binge Eating Disorder Virtual Support Group (18+). The first group...

June 11, 2024
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Bodywhys Resources – Physical Copies Available

Did you know that you can request a physical copy of our free resources? Email Niamh on: info@bodywhys.ie...

June 7, 2024
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Support Services Update: Easter 2024

Bodywhys Support Services Update Easter 2024

March 28, 2024
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Events

Men’s Health Week Webinar – 10th June 2024

We are pleased to share details of our upcoming webinar 'Fathers' experiences - Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery' in...

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International Women’s Day Webinar – 8th March

International Women's Day Webinar - 8th March 'Against the Odds: Women’s Journeys from Negative to Positive Body Image'

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Training for teachers, school support staff and youth workers: March 20th 2024

Bodywhys is delighted to offer a training workshop for school support staff and youth workers who would like to...

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Popular Resource Booklets

Guide for Families Talk to your GP Binge Eating Disorder Pharmacists Dentists Treatment Guide

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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BodywhysConnect
25 Sep
September 25, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
26 Sep
September 26, 2023    
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 adminsupport@bodywhys.ie
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Post-Pilar Support Group
27 Sep
September 27, 2023    
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 adminsupport@bodywhys.ie
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PiLaR Programme Week 3
28 Sep
September 28, 2023    
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 limited and booking [...]
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YouthConnect
01 Oct
October 1, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Student Online Support Group
02 Oct
October 2, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Regular Maudsley Group
03 Oct
October 3, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A Support group focused on the application of New Maudsley Carer Skills to caring for a loved one with an eating disorder. This is a [...]
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BodywhysConnect
04 Oct
October 4, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme Week 4
05 Oct
October 5, 2023    
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 limited and booking [...]
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YouthConnect
08 Oct
October 8, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
09 Oct
October 9, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
10 Oct
October 10, 2023    
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 adminsupport@bodywhys.ie
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Post-Pilar Support Group
11 Oct
October 11, 2023    
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 adminsupport@bodywhys.ie
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YouthConnect
15 Oct
October 15, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Men's online support group
16 Oct
October 16, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
18 Oct
October 18, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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22 Oct
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BodywhysConnect
23 Oct
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7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
24 Oct
October 24, 2023    
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 adminsupport@bodywhys.ie
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Post-Pilar Support Group
25 Oct
October 25, 2023    
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 adminsupport@bodywhys.ie
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PiLaR Programme Week 1
26 Oct
October 26, 2023    
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 limited and booking [...]
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YouthConnect
29 Oct
October 29, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Student Online Support Group
30 Oct
October 30, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
01 Nov
November 1, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme Week 2
02 Nov
November 2, 2023    
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 limited and booking [...]
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YouthConnect
05 Nov
November 5, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Student Online Support Group
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
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Post-Pilar Support Group
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Student Online Support Group
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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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