What is the way forward in a time of greater awareness and focus on how Disability Services function in Ireland? Work in the area of Disability Psychotherapy is relatively new in the Irish Health System and generally focused within services with a small number of therapists in private practice offering psychotherapy to this client group. […]
Many students will be looking at their options now with the arrival of their Leaving Certificate results. Many others will be revisiting the option of taking up a course in third level or returning to education. The Irish Independent outlines some possible choices this week….its never too late… https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/education/going-to-college/leaving-cert-results-2019-i-havent-applied-to-college-is-it-too-late-38396068.html
Expressions of interest invited to join a ‘Reading Freud’ Group commencing September 2021. Small group and so limited places, meeting once a month on Zoom on Saturday mornings 10.30am – 12 midday. If interested please contact me on merrigat@tcd.ie. “If the theory of analytic technique is gone into, it becomes evident that transference is an […]
The increase in incidents of sexual violence during COVID 19 has been reported widely. If you need support click this link for details of two of the services available in Galway. Sexual Violence services for Men and Women in Galway. Services for victims of sexual assault
A very quick search of the internet will enlighten and sometimes confuse if you are searching for an accredited, experienced psychotherapist. It is important to ensure that the therapist you consult is adequately trained and works in an ethical manner. The psychotherapy profession is on the road to statutory registration, meantime, if you are looking […]
Narratives of recovery from Mental Illness This publication presents research that challenges the prevailing view that recovery from mental illness must take place within the boundaries of traditional mental health services. Developed by Mike Watts, GROW Ireland and Agnes Higgins, Trinity College Dublin, both accept that medical treatment maybe a vital start to some peoples […]
Many organisations avail of externally facilitated reflective practice spaces to support staff teams. Such spaces allow for team members to better understand their role in the organisation and in particular allow for deeper reflection into the times when organisational dynamics can intrude, interfere and block understanding of team members’ roles and indeed work practices. If […]
10th February 2018 IGAS Registrants Event – Film Showing and Q&A with Film Makers University College Dublin, Student Centre Cinema, Belfield Campus, Dublin 4. Booking at Eventbrite
This year’s Skibbereen Arts Festival, running from 28 July to 6 August, will include a number of arts and mental health events. A screening of Alan Gilsenan’s acclaimed new documentary film Meetings with Ivor on 29 July will be followed by ‘Making Sense’, a panel discussion on the power of the arts in enabling positive mental […]
