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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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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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BodywhysConnect
06 Nov
November 6, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Regular Maudsley Group
07 Nov
November 7, 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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Post-Pilar Support Group
08 Nov
November 8, 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
09 Nov
November 9, 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
12 Nov
November 12, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Men's online support group
13 Nov
November 13, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
14 Nov
November 14, 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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BodywhysConnect
15 Nov
November 15, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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PiLaR Programme Week 1
16 Nov
November 16, 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
19 Nov
November 19, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
20 Nov
November 20, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Training for Teachers and School Support Staff
21 Nov
November 21, 2023    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Post-Pilar Support Group
22 Nov
November 22, 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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Coping with Christmas Webinar
23 Nov
November 23, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
26 Nov
November 26, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Student Online Support Group
27 Nov
November 27, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
28 Nov
November 28, 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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BodywhysConnect
29 Nov
November 29, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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YouthConnect
03 Dec
December 3, 2023    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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BodywhysConnect
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Regular Maudsley Group
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PiLaR Programme Week 3
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YouthConnect
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Men's online support group
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
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BodywhysConnect
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PiLaR Programme Week 1
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Training for Teachers and School Support Staff
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Post-Pilar Support Group
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Coping with Christmas Webinar
23 Nov 23
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YouthConnect
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Student Online Support Group
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New Maudsley Carer Skills Group
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BodywhysConnect
29 Nov 23
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YouthConnect
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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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