Eating disorder recovery is possible
Alice Richardson full-time Peer Support Worker in NEDRC. Alice is the only full-time Peer Support Worker in Eating Disorders in Ireland. Alice is an Expert by Experience, completed a level 8 in Peer Support Working, DCU, a previous English Literature buff in Trinity and completed multiple Continuous Professional Development courses. Alice has been with us since her student placement in 2022, onto full-time employment with us and now helps train and supervise our other student Peer Support Workers on placement with us. Alice’s insights into mental health experiences and in particular eating disorder, not only is gratefully received by our clients and family members but also the whole team. Alice is very positive for change in eating disorders, is proactive in putting her words into action, a true advocate and leader. Alice is a breath of fresh air, for her constructive, positive attitude, quick wit, caring nature and is a testament to the fact that RECOVERY REALLY IS POSSIBLE.
Join Alice on Monday 24th February 2025 at 12pm via Zoom
Email: register@nedrc.ie
Other events form our Clinical Psychologist and dieticians and peer support for eating disorder awareness week 2025
Clinical Psychologist
NEDRC is delighted to have Dr Andreana Pulcrano Chartered Clinical Psychologist PSI & Family Therapist FTAI presents for the 3rd year consecutively on World Eating Disorders Awareness Week share her experience, skills and findings of working with clients who are Autistic / neurodivergent and have an eating disorder.
In keeping with this year’s theme “stories seldom told” Andreana who has much experience & knowledge, will be sharing stories on tailoring eating disorder treatment for people who are neurodivergent as we do at NEDRC.
This years topic Honouring Neurodivergent stories
When?: Saturday 1st March 2025 10 am
Where?: via Zoom
How?: send email to: register@nedrc.ie
Eating Disorders Awareness ARFID
World Eating Disorders Awareness AFRID Week 2025- theme “stories seldom told”
ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)- What is it? What it’s not and what can we do?
Michael Metondi, BSc, MSc Coru Registered Dietitian works in NEDRC for over two years, Michael’s knowledge and experience along with his kind, caring approach makes him very popular with clients (adolescents, adults) and their parents. His realistic goals made along with clients help build the trust which can normally be a challenge in eating disorders treatment, especially from the Dietetics side! Join Michael in learning more to understand ARFID and some helpful approaches.
When?: Wednesday 26th February 19:00-20:00
Where?: Via Zoom
How?: Register for Zoom link to: register@nedrc.ie
Join us for Alice talk on Eating disorder recovery is possible or any other events.
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If you would like to discuss the concerns you have about a love one, contact NEDRC in confidence. We are happy to listen and guide you through.
NEDRC can help you and your loved one take that vital step to regain a happy, healthy life. Please use the contact details below to find out about our eating disorder treatment options available to you and your loved one. Contact NEDRC
Telephone: 01 564 4450 or Mobile: 087 7755996 / Email enquiries@nedrc.ie
For referrals from Healthcare/ Therapeutic professionals please contact via : referrals@nedrc.ie or healthlink@nedrc.ie or online via Healthlink
Healthmail users can send referrals to healthmail@nedrc.ie
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