Show Notes
Eating disorders can cause a lot of worry for families and things can spiral quickly. Laura Casey is Director of Services at the beautiful Lois Bridges Treatment Centre in Dublin. Laura is an enhanced psychiatric nurse who brings over 11 years of dedicated experience in supporting individuals with mental illness, with a particular focus on the treatment of eating disorders. Her approach is rooted in holistic and person-centred care, ensuring that each individual’s needs are met with compassion and clinical expertise. Today Laura talks to Stef about early signs and intervention, difficult conversations, pressure and how to access support and recovery. Below are some resources for parents.
Established in 2010, Lois bridges is an award winning treatment centre providing a range of inpatient, day patient, outpatient and aftercare services for the treatment of all Eating Disorders including, but not limited to – anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. Lois Bridges also provide out-patient appointments with members of our specialised team- our Consultant Psychiatrists, Dietitians, Clinical Psychologists and various other registered therapists. You can make contact via phone 0876539747 or email [email protected]
Bodywhys is the national voluntary organization providing support and information for people affected by eating disorders. Helpline: 01 210 7906 Email Support: [email protected] Family Support (PiLaR Programme):[email protected]
HSE Eating Disorder Teams (Public Health) Specialist teams under the National Clinical Programme for Eating Disorders (NCP-ED). Access: Referral must be made through your GP Call the HSE Mental Health Information Line at 1800 111 888 for details on your local team
CARED Ireland (Caring About Recovery from an Eating Disorder) A voluntary parent and carer support group providing peer-to-peer assistance and advocacy. email: [email protected] Instagram: @caredireland
Recommended Books 1. More than the Mirror: Alf Explores Body Image by Andrea Weldon (Author) for the child/adolescent 2. Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders Book by Jennifer L. Gaudiani 3. Rehabilitate, Rewire, Recover by Tabitha Farrar 4. Brave Girl Eating by Harriet Brown 5. SupportedED: Online Self-Help Program for Carers of People with an Eating Disorder 6. Anorexia Nervosa: A Survival Guide for Families, Friends and Sufferers by Janet Treasure 7. Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders Piece by Piece: A Practical Guide for Parents by James Lock (Author), Aileen Whyte (Author), Brittany Matheson (Author), Nandini Datta (Author)
Stef McSherry is a mum of 2 and a pre-school activity specialist, working with that age group for over 20 years. Stef is also the creator of the award - winning, multi - activity programme Kinderama. If you're looking for imaginative classes for your pre-schooler check out www.kinderama.com. And if you want to spark some imaginative play at home why not take a look at https://irishfairytails.com/ Become a curious mermaid or a brave dragon with these beautiful book and tail sets!
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