Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) 2025: Drop-In - Kel O’Neill

Another year has flown by, and it’s time for our annual EDAW Drop-in session with Kel O’Neill, hosted by OnlinEvents!

This year’s theme is “Anyone Can Be Affected by an Eating Disorder,” a vital reminder that eating disorders do not discriminate. They affect people of all genders, ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds, challenging stereotypes about who we think might be struggling.

In this relaxed, interactive session, we’ll dive into the key themes of this year’s campaign, share the latest EDAW updates, and explore practical ways to support those affected. There will also be plenty of time to answer your questions and discuss how we can continue to break down stigma and create a more inclusive understanding of eating disorders.

Join Kel and John for a meaningful hour of learning, connection, and conversation on this important topic.

This workshop will be recorded and you can use the ticket function to pre-purchase the recording before the event. This will be useful for colleagues who are not able to attend the event live and also for those who attend the event live and want to watch it again.

This workshop will be hosted on the Zoom meeting platform where we will use our cameras and microphones to interact with each other as a group.

The self-select fee is a radical inclusion policy to open learning for all colleagues. The guide price for this event is £20.00, however, we appreciate that income varies greatly in different locations and circumstances. Please contribute what you can to help us maintain inclusive professional training.

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All the colleagues at ONLINEVENTS and the presenters we collaborate with are committed to working in a manner consistent with the BACP Ethical Framework, which can be accessed on the link below. When registering for this event you are agreeing to be present and interact in a manner that is consistent with this Framework.

https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/

Kel O’Neill is a Counsellor, Trainer, and Researcher with two decades of combined lived and professional experience in the field of eating disorders. Passionate about challenging stigma and broadening understanding, Kel is working towards compassionate and accessible support for anyone affected by eating disorders.

Kel is the creator of The Eating Disorder Recovery Companion and co-founder of the Lived Experiences of Eating Disorders (LEED) Research Collective. Her blog and YouTube channel, Mental Health Bites, offer valuable resources for improving understanding of eating disorders. Those interested in learning more can explore her online and in-person training, which helps professionals enhance their knowledge and skills in this important area.

Through her work in therapy, education, and research, Kel helps individuals and professionals alike navigate the complexities of eating disorders.

Event Venue

Online