Irish Eating Disorders Centre

Irish Eating Disorders Centre At the Irish Eating Disorders Centre, we are dedicated to helping you achieve recovery through tailored care and expert support.

The Irish Eating Disorders Centre are leading specialist in Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Treatment serving adults, adolescents, and children across Ireland with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach. Irish Eating Disorders Centre is a leading specialist in Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Treatment
serving adults, adolescents, and children across Ireland with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach.

Some of the ways a specialist ED dietician works
04/09/2026

Some of the ways a specialist ED dietician works

Some of the ways the dietician helps outside of the clinics
31/08/2026

Some of the ways the dietician helps outside of the clinics

🎒 LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! 🎒Our What's in Your School Bag? competition closes today at 5pm!There's still time for your chil...
31/08/2026

🎒 LAST CHANCE TO ENTER! 🎒

Our What's in Your School Bag? competition closes today at 5pm!

There's still time for your child to create their 4-square collage showing:

💙 Something that helps them stay calm
🍎 Something that makes their tummy happy
📚 Something that helps them learn
😊 Something that makes them smile

Whether it's a favourite snack, a special comfort item, a beloved book, or something that brings a smile to their face, we'd love to see what helps them through the school day.

🎁 One lucky winner will receive a €50 voucher!

To enter:
✅ Post your completed collage in the comments, or
✅ Send it to us via DM

Want some bonus entries?
⭐ Share your child's collage and tag
⭐ Tag a friend, parent, teacher, or family member who might like to take part

⏰ Entries close today (31st August) at 5pm.

We can't wait to see your creations and celebrate the wonderful things that help children learn, grow, and thrive! 💙

Eating disorder treatment has two essential strands — psychological and nutritional.But it takes far more than two peopl...
29/08/2026

Eating disorder treatment has two essential strands — psychological and nutritional.
But it takes far more than two people.

At the Irish Eating Disorders Centre, those two strands sit within a wider specialist team, including psychologists, specialist dietitians, psychotherapists, support workers and psychiatry.

Different expertise. One team. One treatment plan.
All under one roof.

🧠 Final Call: Free ADHD WorkshopThere's still time to join our upcoming online workshop:ADHD at Home: Practical Strategi...
28/08/2026

🧠 Final Call: Free ADHD Workshop

There's still time to join our upcoming online workshop:

ADHD at Home: Practical Strategies That Actually Work

If you're looking for realistic, practical strategies that can make everyday life a little easier, we'd love to see you there.

📅 2nd September
⏰ 11:00am - 12:00pm
💻 Online
🎟️ Free to attend

Hosted by: Doireann Gough, Integrative Psychotherapist
Hannah Eade, Assistant Educational Psychologist

You'll leave with:
✅ A better understanding of ADHD
✅ 3 practical strategies that work at home
✅ Ready-to-use scripts for difficult moments
✅ A simple toolkit you can implement right away

Please note: This session will be delivered live and will not be recorded.

📩 To register, contact us via social media, email [email protected] or call 085 232 6557.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Not all back-to-school worries are about schoolwork.For some children, changes in routine can have an impact on eating, ...
26/08/2026

Not all back-to-school worries are about schoolwork.

For some children, changes in routine can have an impact on eating, feeding, mealtimes, and overall wellbeing.

Earlier mornings, different schedules, social pressures, busy classrooms, unfamiliar expectations, and tiredness can all make the adjustment period feel harder.

This doesn't mean something is going wrong.

Transitions can be difficult even when a child is looking forward to returning to school.

Over the first few weeks, it can help to:
👉Keep expectations realistic
👉Allow time for your child to settle into new routines
👉Notice changes with curiosity rather than alarm
👉Maintain as much predictability as possible at home
👉Remember that adjustment takes time

If things feel a little more challenging for a while, you're not alone.

Many families find that September requires patience, flexibility, and plenty of self-compassion.

🚨 Reminder: Our Back to School Competition is still open! 🚨Want to be in with a chance of winning a €50 voucher?Ask your...
24/08/2026

🚨 Reminder: Our Back to School Competition is still open! 🚨

Want to be in with a chance of winning a €50 voucher?

Ask your child to create a 4-square collage featuring:

💙 Something that helps them stay calm
🍓 Something that makes their tummy happy
✏️ Something that helps them learn
🌟 Something that makes them smile

Entering is easy:
✅ Submit a collage = 1 entry
✅ Share and tag = +1 bonus entry
✅ Tag a friend or family member = +1 bonus entry

📆 Closing date: 31st August

We'd love to celebrate the little things that help children feel happy, confident and ready for school.

Why Therapeutic Alliance Matters in Eating Disorder TherapyThe therapeutic alliance isn’t something that happens before ...
23/08/2026

Why Therapeutic Alliance Matters in Eating Disorder Therapy

The therapeutic alliance isn’t something that happens before treatment. It is part of the treatment.

Trust creates the safety needed to challenge deeply established patterns, tolerate discomfort and begin to consider change.

Without therapeutic engagement, even the best intervention has nowhere to land.

⏰ Coming Up: ADHD at Home - Practical Strategies That Actually WorkOur free online workshop is just around the corner, a...
21/08/2026

⏰ Coming Up: ADHD at Home - Practical Strategies That Actually Work

Our free online workshop is just around the corner, and we'd love for you to join us!

If you're a parent, caregiver, or professional supporting a child with ADHD, this session will focus on practical, realistic strategies that can make a difference at home.

📅 2nd September
⏰ 11:00am - 12:00pm
💻 Online
🎟️ Free to attend

Hosted by:

Doireann Gough, Integrative Psychotherapist
Hannah Eade, Assistant Educational Psychologist

During this workshop, you'll gain: ✅ A better understanding of ADHD
✅ 3 practical strategies that actually work at home
✅ Ready-to-use scripts for difficult moments
✅ A simple toolkit you can implement straight away

This is a live online session and will not be recorded, so be sure to join us on the day if you'd like to benefit from the information and practical resources shared.

📩 To register, please contact us:
• Via social media
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 085 232 6557

We look forward to seeing you there!

One of the most helpful back-to-school supports can be good communication with the school.Many parents worry about being...
19/08/2026

One of the most helpful back-to-school supports can be good communication with the school.

Many parents worry about being a burden or asking for too much.

But schools can only support what they understand.

It may help to share:
- Any concerns you have about the transition back to school
- Challenges that can become more noticeable during periods of change
- What helps your child feel safe and supported
- Any practical strategies that work well at home
- Who to contact if concerns arise during the school term
- You don't need to provide a perfect explanation.

Sometimes a simple conversation can help everyone feel more confident and connected.

Supporting a child is always easier when the important adults around them are working together. 💙

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