BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTS Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | SERVICES DIRECTORY Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | RECOVERY & SOCIAL SUPPORT Social groups, peer support, connections and relationships and developing emotional bonds through regular interactions with others, are vitally important for a person’s health. Support such as speaking to health professionals, key relationships with family and friends can positively influence recovery. BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR DENTISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | AUTISM & EATING DISORDERS Social situations centred on eating and food can be difficult for some autistic people. Autistic people may experience more severe eating disorder symptoms, depression, and difficulties in work and social functioning. Cognitive difficulties experienced by autistic people with eating disorders include: Seeing the bigger picture, not just

details.

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTS Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | SERVICES DIRECTORY Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | RECOVERY & SOCIAL SUPPORT Social groups, peer support, connections and relationships and developing emotional bonds through regular interactions with others, are vitally important for a person’s health. Support such as speaking to health professionals, key relationships with family and friends can positively influence recovery. BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR DENTISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | AUTISM & EATING DISORDERS Social situations centred on eating and food can be difficult for some autistic people. Autistic people may experience more severe eating disorder symptoms, depression, and difficulties in work and social functioning. Cognitive difficulties experienced by autistic people with eating disorders include: Seeing the bigger picture, not just

details.

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer

BODYWHYS | ABOUT US

About Us. Founded in 1995, Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders. Think Bodywhys CLG is a company limited by guarantee (CLG) with a voluntary Board of Directors of people with expertise in relevant areas. BODYWHYS | STATISTICS Researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) found that EDNOS was the most common diagnosis in males, representing a 24% increase from 2000 to 2009. Micali et al. (2013). Source. It is estimated that 10% of cases of anorexia and bulimia are male, though more recent BODYWHYS | FREE RESOURCE FOR PARENTS Bodywhys have produced a free booklet, “Eating Disorders – a Resource for Parents. “, in response to ongoing support requests from parents across the country who may be having difficulties in addressing or understanding their child’s eating disorder.. The resource gives a broad overview of the issues around eating disorders, as well as answering some of the most frequently asked BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR PHARMACISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | HELPLINE: (01) 2107906 Helpline contact number: 01 2107906. Evening times are as usual: Monday, Wednesday and Sunday 7.30pm-9.30pm. Please note that due to present circumstances, daytime hours are now confined to Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm. Please use the email support service at any time

alex@bodywhys.ie.

BODYWHYS | BE BODY POSITIVE The ‘Be Body Positive’ campaign is a youth-centred campaign which aims to help young people to feel more positive about their bodies. Bodywhys wants to develop a range of services for young people to achieve this aim. As part of this campaign, Bodywhys would like to recruit a panel of young people aged 13-20 who will represent the

views of

BODYWHYS | AUTISM & EATING DISORDERS Social situations centred on eating and food can be difficult for some autistic people. Autistic people may experience more severe eating disorder symptoms, depression, and difficulties in work and social functioning. Cognitive difficulties experienced by autistic people with eating disorders include: Seeing the bigger picture, not just

details.

BODYWHYS | EATING DISORDER VOICE Put simply, the eating disorder voice is a negative form of self-talk, or a person’s inner critic that is a part of the eating disorder. It refers to specific thoughts that are driven by, and can maintain, the eating disorder. The voice is problematic, distressing and disruptive. It creates a feeling of helplessness, undermines a person’s “THE BODY”: A CHALLENGE FOR PATIENTS WITH EATING DISORDERS What happens when you eat? •Physical consequences of eating: •The food sinks into the oesophagus, the stomach to the intestine. •The reaction of our body after a meal is a relay of processes. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EATING DISORDERS REGULATION OF THE TECHNOLOGY •Apart from inappropriate content, there is a need to self-regulate when it comes to our technology usage. Why? •Technology companies depend on data to be successful. BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTS Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | SERVICES DIRECTORY Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | RECOVERY & SOCIAL SUPPORT Social groups, peer support, connections and relationships and developing emotional bonds through regular interactions with others, are vitally important for a person’s health. Support such as speaking to health professionals, key relationships with family and friends can positively influence recovery. BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR DENTISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | AUTISM & EATING DISORDERS Social situations centred on eating and food can be difficult for some autistic people. Autistic people may experience more severe eating disorder symptoms, depression, and difficulties in work and social functioning. Cognitive difficulties experienced by autistic people with eating disorders include: Seeing the bigger picture, not just

details.

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTS Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | SERVICES DIRECTORY Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | RECOVERY & SOCIAL SUPPORT Social groups, peer support, connections and relationships and developing emotional bonds through regular interactions with others, are vitally important for a person’s health. Support such as speaking to health professionals, key relationships with family and friends can positively influence recovery. BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR DENTISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | AUTISM & EATING DISORDERS Social situations centred on eating and food can be difficult for some autistic people. Autistic people may experience more severe eating disorder symptoms, depression, and difficulties in work and social functioning. Cognitive difficulties experienced by autistic people with eating disorders include: Seeing the bigger picture, not just

details.

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer

BODYWHYS | ABOUT US

About Us. Founded in 1995, Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders. Think Bodywhys CLG is a company limited by guarantee (CLG) with a voluntary Board of Directors of people with expertise in relevant areas. BODYWHYS | FREE RESOURCE FOR PARENTS Bodywhys have produced a free booklet, “Eating Disorders – a Resource for Parents. “, in response to ongoing support requests from parents across the country who may be having difficulties in addressing or understanding their child’s eating disorder.. The resource gives a broad overview of the issues around eating disorders, as well as answering some of the most frequently asked BODYWHYS | STATISTICS Researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) found that EDNOS was the most common diagnosis in males, representing a 24% increase from 2000 to 2009. Micali et al. (2013). Source. It is estimated that 10% of cases of anorexia and bulimia are male, though more recent BODYWHYS | HELPLINE: (01) 2107906 Helpline contact number: 01 2107906. Evening times are as usual: Monday, Wednesday and Sunday 7.30pm-9.30pm. Please note that due to present circumstances, daytime hours are now confined to Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm. Please use the email support service at any time

alex@bodywhys.ie.

BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR PHARMACISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | BE BODY POSITIVE The ‘Be Body Positive’ campaign is a youth-centred campaign which aims to help young people to feel more positive about their bodies. Bodywhys wants to develop a range of services for young people to achieve this aim. As part of this campaign, Bodywhys would like to recruit a panel of young people aged 13-20 who will represent the

views of

BODYWHYS | AUTISM & EATING DISORDERS Social situations centred on eating and food can be difficult for some autistic people. Autistic people may experience more severe eating disorder symptoms, depression, and difficulties in work and social functioning. Cognitive difficulties experienced by autistic people with eating disorders include: Seeing the bigger picture, not just

details.

BODYWHYS | EATING DISORDER VOICE Put simply, the eating disorder voice is a negative form of self-talk, or a person’s inner critic that is a part of the eating disorder. It refers to specific thoughts that are driven by, and can maintain, the eating disorder. The voice is problematic, distressing and disruptive. It creates a feeling of helplessness, undermines a person’s “THE BODY”: A CHALLENGE FOR PATIENTS WITH EATING DISORDERS What happens when you eat? •Physical consequences of eating: •The food sinks into the oesophagus, the stomach to the intestine. •The reaction of our body after a meal is a relay of processes. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EATING DISORDERS REGULATION OF THE TECHNOLOGY •Apart from inappropriate content, there is a need to self-regulate when it comes to our technology usage. Why? •Technology companies depend on data to be successful. BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTS Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | SERVICES DIRECTORY Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | RECOVERY & SOCIAL SUPPORT Social groups, peer support, connections and relationships and developing emotional bonds through regular interactions with others, are vitally important for a person’s health. Support such as speaking to health professionals, key relationships with family and friends can positively influence recovery. BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR DENTISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | AUTISM & EATING DISORDERS Social situations centred on eating and food can be difficult for some autistic people. Autistic people may experience more severe eating disorder symptoms, depression, and difficulties in work and social functioning. Cognitive difficulties experienced by autistic people with eating disorders include: Seeing the bigger picture, not just

details.

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTS Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | SERVICES DIRECTORY Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | RECOVERY & SOCIAL SUPPORT Social groups, peer support, connections and relationships and developing emotional bonds through regular interactions with others, are vitally important for a person’s health. Support such as speaking to health professionals, key relationships with family and friends can positively influence recovery. BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR DENTISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | AUTISM & EATING DISORDERS Social situations centred on eating and food can be difficult for some autistic people. Autistic people may experience more severe eating disorder symptoms, depression, and difficulties in work and social functioning. Cognitive difficulties experienced by autistic people with eating disorders include: Seeing the bigger picture, not just

details.

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer

BODYWHYS | ABOUT US

About Us. Founded in 1995, Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders. Think Bodywhys CLG is a company limited by guarantee (CLG) with a voluntary Board of Directors of people with expertise in relevant areas. BODYWHYS | FREE RESOURCE FOR PARENTS Bodywhys have produced a free booklet, “Eating Disorders – a Resource for Parents. “, in response to ongoing support requests from parents across the country who may be having difficulties in addressing or understanding their child’s eating disorder.. The resource gives a broad overview of the issues around eating disorders, as well as answering some of the most frequently asked BODYWHYS | STATISTICS Researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) found that EDNOS was the most common diagnosis in males, representing a 24% increase from 2000 to 2009. Micali et al. (2013). Source. It is estimated that 10% of cases of anorexia and bulimia are male, though more recent BODYWHYS | HELPLINE: (01) 2107906 Helpline contact number: 01 2107906. Evening times are as usual: Monday, Wednesday and Sunday 7.30pm-9.30pm. Please note that due to present circumstances, daytime hours are now confined to Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm. Please use the email support service at any time

alex@bodywhys.ie.

BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR PHARMACISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | BE BODY POSITIVE The ‘Be Body Positive’ campaign is a youth-centred campaign which aims to help young people to feel more positive about their bodies. Bodywhys wants to develop a range of services for young people to achieve this aim. As part of this campaign, Bodywhys would like to recruit a panel of young people aged 13-20 who will represent the

views of

BODYWHYS | AUTISM & EATING DISORDERS Social situations centred on eating and food can be difficult for some autistic people. Autistic people may experience more severe eating disorder symptoms, depression, and difficulties in work and social functioning. Cognitive difficulties experienced by autistic people with eating disorders include: Seeing the bigger picture, not just

details.

BODYWHYS | EATING DISORDER VOICE Put simply, the eating disorder voice is a negative form of self-talk, or a person’s inner critic that is a part of the eating disorder. It refers to specific thoughts that are driven by, and can maintain, the eating disorder. The voice is problematic, distressing and disruptive. It creates a feeling of helplessness, undermines a person’s “THE BODY”: A CHALLENGE FOR PATIENTS WITH EATING DISORDERS What happens when you eat? •Physical consequences of eating: •The food sinks into the oesophagus, the stomach to the intestine. •The reaction of our body after a meal is a relay of processes. SOCIAL MEDIA AND EATING DISORDERS REGULATION OF THE TECHNOLOGY •Apart from inappropriate content, there is a need to self-regulate when it comes to our technology usage. Why? •Technology companies depend on data to be successful. BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTS Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING CBT-E: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL A CBT-E approach aims to normalise the person’s distorted thinking, which will in turn normalise their eating behaviours and address the other core aspects of the eating disorder. The core psychopathology is a) distorted thinking style, b) over-evaluation of body weight or shape, c) control, and d) dieting. CBT-E therapists approach a person BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | AUTISM & EATING DISORDERS Social situations centred on eating and food can be difficult for some autistic people. Autistic people may experience more severe eating disorder symptoms, depression, and difficulties in work and social functioning. Cognitive difficulties experienced by autistic people with eating disorders include: Seeing the bigger picture, not just

details.

BODYWHYS | EATING DISORDER VOICE Put simply, the eating disorder voice is a negative form of self-talk, or a person’s inner critic that is a part of the eating disorder. It refers to specific thoughts that are driven by, and can maintain, the eating disorder. The voice is problematic, distressing and disruptive. It creates a feeling of helplessness, undermines a person’s BODYWHYS | EATING DISORDERS ARE A COPING MECHANISM Eating Disorders Are A Coping Mechanism. Understanding that an eating disorder is a person’s coping mechanism helps those around the person to realise how frightening and difficult it is for the person to let it go as they recover. It is therefore important that family and friends have realistic expectations of the pace of progress

recovery

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTS Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING CBT-E: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL A CBT-E approach aims to normalise the person’s distorted thinking, which will in turn normalise their eating behaviours and address the other core aspects of the eating disorder. The core psychopathology is a) distorted thinking style, b) over-evaluation of body weight or shape, c) control, and d) dieting. CBT-E therapists approach a person BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | AUTISM & EATING DISORDERS Social situations centred on eating and food can be difficult for some autistic people. Autistic people may experience more severe eating disorder symptoms, depression, and difficulties in work and social functioning. Cognitive difficulties experienced by autistic people with eating disorders include: Seeing the bigger picture, not just

details.

BODYWHYS | EATING DISORDER VOICE Put simply, the eating disorder voice is a negative form of self-talk, or a person’s inner critic that is a part of the eating disorder. It refers to specific thoughts that are driven by, and can maintain, the eating disorder. The voice is problematic, distressing and disruptive. It creates a feeling of helplessness, undermines a person’s BODYWHYS | EATING DISORDERS ARE A COPING MECHANISM Eating Disorders Are A Coping Mechanism. Understanding that an eating disorder is a person’s coping mechanism helps those around the person to realise how frightening and difficult it is for the person to let it go as they recover. It is therefore important that family and friends have realistic expectations of the pace of progress

recovery

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer

BODYWHYS | ABOUT US

About Us. Founded in 1995, Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders. Think Bodywhys CLG is a company limited by guarantee (CLG) with a voluntary Board of Directors of people with expertise in relevant areas. BODYWHYS | BODYWHYSCONNECT: ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP (19+) BodywhysConnect is a free, online support group currently offered to people with eating disorders aged 19 years and over.; BodywhysConnect groups are run by trained facilitators and the service is supervised by a member of staff, our Support Officer.; BodywhysConnect is a space where people can come together to get and give support to one another about what they are experiencing and coping with. BODYWHYS | TOOLS FOR CLINICIANS Tools for Clinicians. Adaptations and alternative ways of delivering treatment during Covid-19. Assessment and management of anorexia nervosa during COVID-19 – Walsh & McNicholas 2020. Cognitive‐behavioural therapy in the time of coronavirus: Clinician tips for working with eating disorders via telehealth when face‐to‐face meetings are BODYWHYS | FREE RESOURCE FOR PARENTS Bodywhys have produced a free booklet, “Eating Disorders – a Resource for Parents. “, in response to ongoing support requests from parents across the country who may be having difficulties in addressing or understanding their child’s eating disorder.. The resource gives a broad overview of the issues around eating disorders, as well as answering some of the most frequently asked BODYWHYS | BE BODY POSITIVE The ‘Be Body Positive’ campaign is a youth-centred campaign which aims to help young people to feel more positive about their bodies. Bodywhys wants to develop a range of services for young people to achieve this aim. As part of this campaign, Bodywhys would like to recruit a panel of young people aged 13-20 who will represent the

views of

BODYWHYS | RECOVERY & SOCIAL SUPPORT Social groups, peer support, connections and relationships and developing emotional bonds through regular interactions with others, are vitally important for a person’s health. Support such as speaking to health professionals, key relationships with family and friends can positively influence recovery. BODYWHYS | EATING DISORDER VOICE Put simply, the eating disorder voice is a negative form of self-talk, or a person’s inner critic that is a part of the eating disorder. It refers to specific thoughts that are driven by, and can maintain, the eating disorder. The voice is problematic, distressing and disruptive. It creates a feeling of helplessness, undermines a person’s BODYWHYS | BINGE EATING DISORDER Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a recognised eating disorder in which a person, due to underlying issues and other risk factors, develops a pattern of binge eating which they come to rely on a a way of coping. In the same way as someone with anorexia and bulimia, the person with binge eating disorder feels compelled to continue with the BODYWHYS | PUBLIC PATHWAY FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS * CAMHS – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – this is the general mental health service for children and adolescents in the locality, which is not an exclusive eating disorder treatment team. There are personnel within the CAMHS team that have the expertise to make an assessment of an eating disorder, and where there is low to moderate risk, treat the person within the team. BODYWHYS | EATING DISORDERS ARE A COPING MECHANISM Eating Disorders Are A Coping Mechanism. Understanding that an eating disorder is a person’s coping mechanism helps those around the person to realise how frightening and difficult it is for the person to let it go as they recover. It is therefore important that family and friends have realistic expectations of the pace of progress

recovery

BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTS Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING CBT-E: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL A CBT-E approach aims to normalise the person’s distorted thinking, which will in turn normalise their eating behaviours and address the other core aspects of the eating disorder. The core psychopathology is a) distorted thinking style, b) over-evaluation of body weight or shape, c) control, and d) dieting. CBT-E therapists approach a person BODYWHYS | BE BODY POSITIVE The ‘Be Body Positive’ campaign is a youth-centred campaign which aims to help young people to feel more positive about their bodies. Bodywhys wants to develop a range of services for young people to achieve this aim. As part of this campaign, Bodywhys would like to recruit a panel of young people aged 13-20 who will represent the

views of

BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR PHARMACISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS Understanding Eating Disorders. Eating disorders are complex psychological disorders that affect every aspect of a person’s functioning. Behaviours – A person’s behaviours, especially around food, eating and exercise become disorder, often in extreme and destructive ways. e.g. restricting food, overeating, purging and

over-exercising.

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTS Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING CBT-E: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL A CBT-E approach aims to normalise the person’s distorted thinking, which will in turn normalise their eating behaviours and address the other core aspects of the eating disorder. The core psychopathology is a) distorted thinking style, b) over-evaluation of body weight or shape, c) control, and d) dieting. CBT-E therapists approach a person BODYWHYS | BE BODY POSITIVE The ‘Be Body Positive’ campaign is a youth-centred campaign which aims to help young people to feel more positive about their bodies. Bodywhys wants to develop a range of services for young people to achieve this aim. As part of this campaign, Bodywhys would like to recruit a panel of young people aged 13-20 who will represent the

views of

BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR PHARMACISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS Understanding Eating Disorders. Eating disorders are complex psychological disorders that affect every aspect of a person’s functioning. Behaviours – A person’s behaviours, especially around food, eating and exercise become disorder, often in extreme and destructive ways. e.g. restricting food, overeating, purging and

over-exercising.

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer

BODYWHYS | ABOUT US

About Us. Founded in 1995, Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders. Think Bodywhys CLG is a company limited by guarantee (CLG) with a voluntary Board of Directors of people with expertise in relevant areas. BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING CBT-E: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL This is a form of cognitive behavioural therapy that has been devised, and enhanced in certain areas, and particular strategies to specifically address eating disorders and their core psychopathology (i.e. the core eating disorder symptoms e.g. distorted thinking about shape and weight, perfectionism). BODYWHYS | STATISTICS Researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) found that EDNOS was the most common diagnosis in males, representing a 24% increase from 2000 to 2009. Micali et al. (2013). Source. It is estimated that 10% of cases of anorexia and bulimia are male, though more recent BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS Understanding Eating Disorders. Eating disorders are complex psychological disorders that affect every aspect of a person’s functioning. Behaviours – A person’s behaviours, especially around food, eating and exercise become disorder, often in extreme and destructive ways. e.g. restricting food, overeating, purging and

over-exercising.

BODYWHYS | TOOLS FOR CLINICIANS Tools for Clinicians. Adaptations and alternative ways of delivering treatment during Covid-19. Assessment and management of anorexia nervosa during COVID-19 – Walsh & McNicholas 2020. Cognitive‐behavioural therapy in the time of coronavirus: Clinician tips for working with eating disorders via telehealth when face‐to‐face meetings are BODYWHYS | MEN & EATING DISORDERS In recent years, extreme dieting and purging has increased amongst men. As well as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder, men are affected by muscle dysmorphia and other muscle-related eating issues. Muscularity disordered attitudes and behaviours. A focus on muscular leanness. Sporadic binge episodes perceived to increase muscularity. BODYWHYS | RECOVERY & SOCIAL SUPPORT Social groups, peer support, connections and relationships and developing emotional bonds through regular interactions with others, are vitally important for a person’s health. Support such as speaking to health professionals, key relationships with family and friends can positively influence recovery. BODYWHYS | BINGE EATING DISORDER Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a recognised eating disorder in which a person, due to underlying issues and other risk factors, develops a pattern of binge eating which they come to rely on a a way of coping. In the same way as someone with anorexia and bulimia, the person with binge eating disorder feels compelled to continue with the BODYWHYS | EATING DISORDER VOICE Put simply, the eating disorder voice is a negative form of self-talk, or a person’s inner critic that is a part of the eating disorder. It refers to specific thoughts that are driven by, and can maintain, the eating disorder. The voice is problematic, distressing and disruptive. It creates a feeling of helplessness, undermines a person’s BODYWHYS | CLAIRE'S STORY Claire’s Story. By Claire. I suppose you could say that my eating disorder started at 14 but, as many people with disordered eating will tell you, the foundations were probably laid years before that. Like many families in these times weight and dieting were discussed frequently and terms such as weight, weighing scales, fat, slimming

and

BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTSEATING DISORDERS ARTICLES RESEARCHARTICLES ON EATING DISORDERSCOMMON EATING DISORDERSCENTERS FOR EATING DISORDERSEATING DISORDERS REHABILITATION CENTERSLIST OF EATING DISORDER Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING CBT-E: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURALCOGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY EXAMPLESCOGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY EXERCISESCOGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY STRATEGIESCOGNITIVE THERAPY TECHNIQUESCOGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST NEAR MELIST OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL TECHNIQUES A CBT-E approach aims to normalise the person’s distorted thinking, which will in turn normalise their eating behaviours and address the other core aspects of the eating disorder. The core psychopathology is a) distorted thinking style, b) over-evaluation of body weight or shape, c) control, and d) dieting. CBT-E therapists approach a person BODYWHYS | BE BODY POSITIVE The ‘Be Body Positive’ campaign is a youth-centred campaign which aims to help young people to feel more positive about their bodies. Bodywhys wants to develop a range of services for young people to achieve this aim. As part of this campaign, Bodywhys would like to recruit a panel of young people aged 13-20 who will represent the

views of

BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR PHARMACISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSINFORMATION ON EATING DISORDERSPSYCHOLOGY ARTICLES ON EATING DISORDERSUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS IN TEENSEATING DISORDERS ARELIST OF EATING DISORDERDIFFERENT TYPES OF EATING DISORDER Understanding Eating Disorders. Eating disorders are complex psychological disorders that affect every aspect of a person’s functioning. Behaviours – A person’s behaviours, especially around food, eating and exercise become disorder, often in extreme and destructive ways. e.g. restricting food, overeating, purging and

over-exercising.

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer BODYWHYS | THE EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF IRELANDUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSRECOVERY, TREATMENT SUPPORTING SOMEONEUPCOMING EVENTSEATING DISORDERS ARTICLES RESEARCHARTICLES ON EATING DISORDERSCOMMON EATING DISORDERSCENTERS FOR EATING DISORDERSEATING DISORDERS REHABILITATION CENTERSLIST OF EATING DISORDER Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders

BODYWHYS | LOGIN

Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland. BODYWHYS | SELF-HELP BOOKLET Breaking The Cycle. is a self-help booklet produced by Bodywhys in response to the number of calls and emails we get every year from people affected by Binge Eating Disorder.. The booklet is available free of charge from Bodywhys head office. To receive your copy, simply email info@bodywhys.ie with ‘Binge Eating Booklet’ in the subject line, and include your name and postal address. BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING CBT-E: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURALCOGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY EXAMPLESCOGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY EXERCISESCOGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY STRATEGIESCOGNITIVE THERAPY TECHNIQUESCOGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPIST NEAR MELIST OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL TECHNIQUES A CBT-E approach aims to normalise the person’s distorted thinking, which will in turn normalise their eating behaviours and address the other core aspects of the eating disorder. The core psychopathology is a) distorted thinking style, b) over-evaluation of body weight or shape, c) control, and d) dieting. CBT-E therapists approach a person BODYWHYS | BE BODY POSITIVE The ‘Be Body Positive’ campaign is a youth-centred campaign which aims to help young people to feel more positive about their bodies. Bodywhys wants to develop a range of services for young people to achieve this aim. As part of this campaign, Bodywhys would like to recruit a panel of young people aged 13-20 who will represent the

views of

BODYWHYS | FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR FAMILIES 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. The PiLaR programme is delivered by Bodywhys, in support of the HSE BODYWHYS | RESOURCE FOR PHARMACISTS Text to Donate Text BODY to 50300 to donate €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. BODYWHYS | PSYCHOTHERAPY / COUNSELLING While, in everyday language people use the terms ‘ therapist, ‘counsellor’, ‘psychotherapist’ interchangeably, there is a difference and the distinction lies in the education and training requirements to achieve the title ‘psychotherapist’ and ‘counsellor’. Generally, a BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERSINFORMATION ON EATING DISORDERSPSYCHOLOGY ARTICLES ON EATING DISORDERSUNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS IN TEENSEATING DISORDERS ARELIST OF EATING DISORDERDIFFERENT TYPES OF EATING DISORDER Understanding Eating Disorders. Eating disorders are complex psychological disorders that affect every aspect of a person’s functioning. Behaviours – A person’s behaviours, especially around food, eating and exercise become disorder, often in extreme and destructive ways. e.g. restricting food, overeating, purging and

over-exercising.

BINGEEATING: BREAKINGTHECYCLE ASELF-HELPGUIDETOWARDSRECOVERY BingeEating: BreakingtheCycle Aself-helpguidetowardsrecovery

Withsincerethanks

BodywhysishugelyindebtedtoJanieLoubser,formervolunteer

BODYWHYS | ABOUT US

About Us. Founded in 1995, Bodywhys is the national voluntary organisation supporting people affected by eating disorders. Think Bodywhys CLG is a company limited by guarantee (CLG) with a voluntary Board of Directors of people with expertise in relevant areas. BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING CBT-E: COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL This is a form of cognitive behavioural therapy that has been devised, and enhanced in certain areas, and particular strategies to specifically address eating disorders and their core psychopathology (i.e. the core eating disorder symptoms e.g. distorted thinking about shape and weight, perfectionism). BODYWHYS | STATISTICS Researchers in the United Kingdom (UK) found that EDNOS was the most common diagnosis in males, representing a 24% increase from 2000 to 2009. Micali et al. (2013). Source. It is estimated that 10% of cases of anorexia and bulimia are male, though more recent BODYWHYS | UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS Understanding Eating Disorders. Eating disorders are complex psychological disorders that affect every aspect of a person’s functioning. Behaviours – A person’s behaviours, especially around food, eating and exercise become disorder, often in extreme and destructive ways. e.g. restricting food, overeating, purging and

over-exercising.

BODYWHYS | TOOLS FOR CLINICIANS Tools for Clinicians. Adaptations and alternative ways of delivering treatment during Covid-19. Assessment and management of anorexia nervosa during COVID-19 – Walsh & McNicholas 2020. Cognitive‐behavioural therapy in the time of coronavirus: Clinician tips for working with eating disorders via telehealth when face‐to‐face meetings are BODYWHYS | MEN & EATING DISORDERS In recent years, extreme dieting and purging has increased amongst men. As well as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder, men are affected by muscle dysmorphia and other muscle-related eating issues. Muscularity disordered attitudes and behaviours. A focus on muscular leanness. Sporadic binge episodes perceived to increase muscularity. BODYWHYS | RECOVERY & SOCIAL SUPPORT Social groups, peer support, connections and relationships and developing emotional bonds through regular interactions with others, are vitally important for a person’s health. Support such as speaking to health professionals, key relationships with family and friends can positively influence recovery. BODYWHYS | BINGE EATING DISORDER Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a recognised eating disorder in which a person, due to underlying issues and other risk factors, develops a pattern of binge eating which they come to rely on a a way of coping. In the same way as someone with anorexia and bulimia, the person with binge eating disorder feels compelled to continue with the BODYWHYS | EATING DISORDER VOICE Put simply, the eating disorder voice is a negative form of self-talk, or a person’s inner critic that is a part of the eating disorder. It refers to specific thoughts that are driven by, and can maintain, the eating disorder. The voice is problematic, distressing and disruptive. It creates a feeling of helplessness, undermines a person’s BODYWHYS | CLAIRE'S STORY Claire’s Story. By Claire. I suppose you could say that my eating disorder started at 14 but, as many people with disordered eating will tell you, the foundations were probably laid years before that. Like many families in these times weight and dieting were discussed frequently and terms such as weight, weighing scales, fat, slimming

and

Got it!

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our

website More info

Cookie Consent plugin for the EU cookie law Helpline__01-2107906 or __alex@bodywhys.ie

* Home

* About Us

* Contact Us

* FAQs

* Donate

Login __

__

__ __

__Menu

* Understanding Eating Disorders

*

* Anorexia

*

* What is Anorexia?

* Main Features

* Warning Signs

* Health Consequences

* Getting Help

*

* __ Close

* Bulimia

*

* What is Bulimia?

* Main Features

* Warning Signs

* Health Consequences

* Getting Help

*

* __ Close

* Binge Eating Disorder

*

* What is Binge Eating Disorder?

* Main Features

* Health Consequences

* Getting Help

* Self-help Booklet

* Warning Signs

*

* __ Close

* Men & Eating Disorders

*

* Men & Eating Disorders * Risk Factors for Men

* Getting Help

*

* __ Close

* Other Eating Disorders

*

* Other Eating Disorders

* ARFID

* EDNOS & OSFED

* Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

* Exercise Bulimia

* Muscle Dysmorphia / Reverse Anorexia / Bigorexia * Orthorexia Nervosa

* Pica

*

* __ Close

* Key Issues

*

* Key Issues

* Common Myths

* What Causes an Eating Disorder? * Eating Disorders Are A Coping Mechanism * Eating Disorder Voice * Older Adults & Eating Disorders * Autism & Eating Disorders * Eating Disorders & Exams * 9 Truths about Eating Disorders

*

* __ Close

* FAQs

*

* UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS – FAQs

* FAQs

*

* __ Close

* __ Close

* Recovery, Treatment & Supporting Someone

*

* Support Services

*

* Support Services

* Helpline: 01-2107906 * Support Groups (18+) * BodywhysConnect: Online Support Group (19+) * YouthConnect: Online Support Group (13-18) * Email Support – alex@bodywhys.ie * Free Pilar Programme for Families

*

* __ Close

* Recovery

*

* Recovery

* What is Recovery?

* Recovery & Social Support * Christmas Tips – People with Eating Disorders * Christmas Tips – Family

*

* __ Close

* A Guide to Treatment

*

* A Guide to Treatment

* Overview

* Public Pathway for Adults * Public Pathway for Children and Adolescents

* HSE Model of Care

* Private Pathway

* Psychotherapy / Counselling * Understanding CBT-E

* Understanding FBT

* Services Directory

*

* __ Close

* Supporting Someone

*

* Supporting Someone * Approaching Someone * Friends, Family & Carers

*

* __ Close

* Resources for Families

*

* Free Booklet for Parents * Free Pilar Programme for Families * Free New Maudsley Training – Skills Based Caring in Eating

Disorders

* __ Close

* Other Resources

*

* Other Resources

* Library & Booklist

* Personal Stories

* Podcasts & Downloads

* Refocus

* SeeMySelf

* Support Organisations

* Websites

*

* __ Close

* __ Close

* Upcoming Events

* For Professionals

* Clinical Resources * Conference Presentations – Archive * Resource for Dentists

* RESOURCE FOR GPs

* Resource for Pharmacists * Secondary Schools: iFigure Resource * Secondary Schools: SPHE Resource * School Talks & Resources * Training Portal for Teachers

* __ Close

* Media & research

* eBulletin

* Media Guidelines

* Media Panel

* Press Releases

* Research Requests

* Statistics

* Student Assignments * Public Submissions

* __ Close

* Get Involved

* Be Body Positive

* Volunteering

* Youth Panel

* Membership

* Donations & Fundraising

* __ Close

*

FREE PILAR PROGRAMME: MAY 21ST - ONLINE Are you supporting a family member with an eating disorder?

*

BODYWHYSCONNECT – ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP Free Online Support Group For Adults (19+) With Eating Disorders

*

YOUTHCONNECT - ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP Free Online Support Group For Teens (13-18) With Eating Disorders

*

COVID-19 STUDY - PARTICIPANTS NEEDED

*

SEEMYSELF PROGRAMME

Self-esteem, Body image, Media and Culture

*

SUPPORT SERVICES

Bodywhys helpline, face-to-face support groups, online groups and

email support.

More

GETTING TREATMENT

Treatment options, information on recovery and where to go to get

help.

More

SUPPORTING SOMEONE

What do I say? Free resource for parents & PiLaR programme for family

members.

More

PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATION Free school talks, a portal for teachers and resources for

professionals.

More

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Search for:

- Category -DoctorsHospital & Treatment ProgrammesPsychiatristsPsychologists / Psychotherapists / CounsellorsReduced Cost CounsellingDietitians & NutritionistsSupport

Organisations

Search near:

- County

-CarlowCavanClareCorkDonegalDublinGalwayKerryKildareKilkennyLaoisLeitrimLimerickLongfordLouthMayoMeathMonaghanOffalyRoscommonSligoTipperaryWaterfordWestmeathWexfordWicklow I have read the disclaimer

NEWS

SUPPORT SERVICES UPDATE: CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19

__March 12, 2020

VIEW

HSE SELF-CARE APP FOR EATING DISORDERS On March 5th 2020, the HSE National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders (NCPED) launched a new mobile application for...

__March 9, 2020

VIEW

EATING DISORDERS & CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19

__March 19, 2020

VIEW

SUPPORT SERVICES UPDATE: CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19

__March 12, 2020

VIEW

HSE SELF-CARE APP FOR EATING DISORDERS On March 5th 2020, the HSE National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders (NCPED) launched a new mobile application for...

__March 9, 2020

VIEW

EATING DISORDERS & CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19

__March 19, 2020

VIEW

SUPPORT SERVICES UPDATE: CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19

__March 12, 2020

VIEW

‹›

EVENTS

MAY 15TH – HSE FAMILIES TOGETHER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

VIEW

DUBLIN – MARCH 4TH – FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY

MEMBERS

Support for family and friends in the Dublin area

VIEW

MAY 21ST – PILAR PROGRAMME ONLINE PiLaR programmes for 2020 are continuing to give support to carers, parents and family members. With current government restrictions,...

VIEW

MAY 15TH – HSE FAMILIES TOGETHER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

VIEW

DUBLIN – MARCH 4TH – FREE PILAR PROGRAMME FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY

MEMBERS

Support for family and friends in the Dublin area

VIEW

MAY 21ST – PILAR PROGRAMME ONLINE PiLaR programmes for 2020 are continuing to give support to carers, parents and family members. With current government restrictions,...

VIEW

MAY 15TH – HSE FAMILIES TOGETHER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

VIEW

‹›

POPULAR RESOURCE BOOKLETS

__Parents

GPs

__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.

Read More

COMMON MYTHS

You have to be thin to have an eating disorder It's just a silly diet It's a teenage phase

JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER

Search in the site

__

TEXT TO DONATE

TEXT BODY TO 50300 TO DONATE €2. Text costs €2. Bodywhys will receive a minimum of €1.80. Service Provider: LIKECHARITY. Helpline 0766805278. Your donations will be used to assist Bodywhys to deliver support and information services to people affected by eating disorders throughout Ireland.

WITH THANKS TO...

-------------------------

SUPPORTING FAMILIES

GET IN TOUCH

Bodywhys

PO Box 105, Blackrock, Co Dublin.

Tel: 01-2834963

Helpline: 01-2107906 E-mail (Office): info@bodywhys.ie E-mail Support Service: alex@bodywhys.ie Charity Number: 11961 | Registered Charity Number (CRA): 20034054 | Registered Company Number (CRO): 236310 © 2020 Bodywhys

* Privacy Statement

* Disclaimer

* Terms and Conditions Website by iDonate.ie - Online Fundraising Ireland Support Services Update - Coronavirus (COVID-19)More details

+