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FOUNDATION TRAINING IN NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION

Integrating the work of Marshall Rosenberg into your Executive and Team Coaching and Therapy Practice

Facilitated by Glenn Treacy and Trond Ullenes

18-19 October 2025

Killiney Castle

Killiney Hill Rd, Killiney, Co. Dublin, A96 N125

The process of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) was developed by the clinical psychologist Marshall Rosenberg in the late 60s. The name of this modality was born out of the civil rights movements and the Detroit race riots that Rosenberg experienced. The Centre for Nonviolent Communication (cnvc.org) supervises and accredits trainers, coaches and mediators. In the hands of a master, I have witnessed breath-taking transformations, particularly in the area of mourning and reconciliation.

Professional and personal challenges lead me to the work of Marshall Rosenberg. I experienced it as a paradigm shift in the way I related to others. Over the years it has been developed into a very visual and creative approach. The core principles can be learned quite quickly, it is theoretically straightforward and can shine a light on both intrapersonal and interpersonal conflicts in an efficient way.

I am delighted to be co-facilitating with Trond, who brings a breath of experience in the organisational and team setting. In this two day programme, you will experience Rosenberg’s process in an experiential way and we will explore the applications of this approach to your coaching and psychotherapy practice. We will work in small groups, full group, with demonstrations and plenty of opportunity to practice. The training will be delivered in a very visual, creative and playful way.

Workshop style

• Totally Experiential
• Small groups, full group, demonstrations
• Playful
• Plenty of opportunity to practice
• Opportunity to bring team and client issues

Benefits

• Approaches to working with emotional shut down or resistant clients
• Visual and object based approach for highly cognitive clients
• Help clients understand the impact of their language
• Work effectively with couples, family relationships and group
• Use of needs to help clients to become more embodied
• A novel way to work with interpersonal conflicts
• Learn simple but effective structures to mediate

Date: 18-19 October 2025

Time: Saturday 10 am – 5 pm & Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Group size: 35

CPD: 14 points

CNVC: 2 days that count towards certification

Cost: €450

Location: Killiney Castle, Killiney Hill Rd, Killiney, Co. Dublin, A96 N125

Register: gatreacy@gmail.com

Glenn is a qualified Gestalt oriented psychotherapist. He is also a certified mediator and communication coach (CNVC.org). Glenn is a Certified Associate member of IAHIP (Irish Association of Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapy) and works to their standards and code of ethics. He completed a five year training in body oriented psychotherapy (Biosynthesis) in Switzerland with the late David Boadella.

He is very interested in the role that communication plays in our lives, both our communication with others and our internal dialogue. He supports teams and groups to explore their communication patterns, helping them find alternative ways of expression so that they can feel heard.

Personal and professional challenges led him to the work of clinical psychologist, Marshall Rosenberg. Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication (NVC) training has enabled a transformation in his professional relationships and he incorporates this approach in his training, teaching, coaching and therapeutic practice. Glenn also shares this work in workshops and groups. 

Trond Ullenes from Norway has 20 years of experience in training leaders, teams, employees and athletes in achieving excellence and success. He is a CNVC certified trainer, mediator and team coach. He provides his services in leadership development, facilitation, collaborative communication, HR consulting, motivational speaking and team and 1-1 executive coaching. Since engaging on the Nonviolent Communication path, he has a deep interest in how NVC can be applied in systemic and organisational settings.

HAKOMI TRAINING - IRELAND

A SOMATIC APPROACH TO UNCOVERING UNCONCIOUS BELIEFS

Four days to slow down, listen deeply, and notice what often goes unseen — the subtle cues, the body’s quiet stories, the felt sense of connection.

Through mindfulness and somatic awareness, you’ll learn to uncover the limiting beliefs that can cause unnecessary suffering leading to pain, anxiety, and struggle — and meet them with presence and compassion and understanding

24th – 27th November, 2025

An Tairseach Ecologly Centre Wicklow Town

€ 440 early bird (Oct 15 ) 500 full price

CPD points available

This training is guided by Caroline Brahim — senior lead Hakomi trainer from the UK. Caroline is one of the main Hakomi teachers in Europe, with many years of experience and a teaching style that’s both deeply skilled and compassionate.

You’ll come away with:

• The ability to tune into the subtle, non-verbal language of the body — what’s felt but not said.
• Gentle ways of uncovering the unconscious beliefs that keep pain, anxiety, and struggle alive — and how to meet them with mindful compassion.
• First-hand experience of how the body carries stories and emotions words alone can’t reach — and how to work with that safely and supportively.
• A stronger sense of presence, attunement, and resilience — qualities that nourish both your practice and your own personal growth.

Places are limited – book early to secure your spot.

Bookings - info@hakomiireland.ie

Making Every Family Welcome: Supporting LGBTQ+ Families in the Perinatal Period with Dr. Leora DeFlumere, Perinatal Psychologist

Monday October 20th at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Irish Time - Takes Place Via Zoom with The Perinatal Mental Health Institute

Includes Certificate of Attendance, Access to Recorded Version and All Resources Mentioned in the Training

Why This Training Matters

LGBTQ+ parents face significantly higher risk for depression, anxiety, and trauma during the transition to parenthood—not because of who they are, but because of systemic stigma, discrimination, and gaps in healthcare delivery. This 90-minute training provides evidence-based strategies and practical tools to help those supporting LGBTQ+ families deliver truly affirming and inclusive care that builds trust and improves outcomes.

Mental Health professionals who support clients in the transition to parenthood have a unique and powerful opportunity to shape positive experiences for LGBTQ+ individuals during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. This training bridges the gap between awareness and action, enhancing your ability to create welcoming environments and provide competent care for diverse family structures. You'll gain deep understanding of the specific challenges LGBTQ+ families face while also learning about their unique strengths and resilience.

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding unique challenges and strengths of LGBTQ+ communities in perinatal care

• Practical strategies for using inclusive language and adapting clinical forms

• How to integrate chosen family and diverse support systems into care plans

• Recognizing and addressing microaggressions in healthcare settings

• Evidence-based approaches to reducing mental health disparities

• Creating visibly welcoming and affirming clinical environments

• Building confidence and competence in serving diverse family structures

• Concrete steps to ensure respectful, empowering perinatal care experiences

Dr. Leora DeFlumere, Perinatal Psychologist

Dr. Leora DeFlumere (@TheGentlePsychologist) is a PSI chartered psychologist dedicated to evidence-based support for new parents and families. With a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Applied Psychology from Trinity College Dublin, her diverse clinical experience spans community mental health, hospital, corporate, and private practice settings.

She currently works in private practice, providing specialist support to intending, expecting, and new parents through individual and couples therapy, relationship assessments, and parent advice clinics. She, her wife, and their two children are based in Wicklow.

To learn more and register for this event: https://learn.perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/2510deflumereregistration

Check out other PMHI Trainings: https://perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/livewebinars

For more information about The Perinatal Mental Health Institute: https://perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com

Have questions? Contact@perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com

ACAP Conference (7 November 2025)

Child and Adolescent Art Psychotherapy Conference

When Words Are Not Enough

Date: 7 th November 2025

Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm GMT. Doors at 10am

Location: Teachers Club 36 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1, D01 T6V6

Keynote Speaker: Graham Music

Cost: From €20.28 (Early Bird Discount)

Tickets: Book via Eventbrite

About the Event

When Words Are Not Enough happening at Teachers Club on November 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM (GMT). Join the Association of Child Art Psychotherapists (ACAP) with Graham Music for a day filled with thought-provoking presentations and discussions. Graham Music, in collaboration with practicing Child Art Psychotherapists, explores the theme, ‘When Words Are Not Enough’.

Agenda

● 10:30am: Opening Address and Welcome

● 11am: Graham Music- Play, creativity and symbolism

● 12:30pm: Light Lunch

● 1pm: Child Art Psychotherapy Presentations: Child Art Psychotherapists Dr. Antonia O’ Keefe from CAMHS, Oisín Dunne from Tusla and Jayne Breslin from an educational setting will share clinical insights on the theme, ‘When Words are Not Enough’. Gerry Pollard, also a trained Child Art Psychotherapist, will further enrich the discussion with his presentation titled ‘Dream Physics and the Fair Fella’.

● 2:30pm: Discussion

● 3pm: Reflections

For further information visit ACAP.ie or email info@acap.ie

ACAP are a Member Organisation of the Psychoanalytic Section of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy and the European Federation of Art Therapists.

This event is awarded 4 CPD points/hours

Body Psychotherapy Course February 2026

5-day training in how to read and work with the body in psychotherapy:

Day 1: (am) The Body and Attachment; (pm) The Body and Character Structures.

Day 2: The Body and Trauma.

Day 3: (am) Reading the Body; (pm) The Body and Awareness - Focusing.

Day 4: (am) The Body and Expression – Gestalt; (pm) The Body and Shame.

Day 5: The Body as Archetype – Object Relations.

Dates: Saturdays: (2026) February 7, March 7, April 18, May 16, June 13.

Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm. Cost: €600.

Venue: Avila Carmelite Centre, Bloomfield Avenue, Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.

For enquiries or bookings, call Thomas Larkin MA, MIAHIP, on 085 7283697 or Email: info@thomaslarkin.ie. Details at www.thomaslarkin.ie

LAST CHANCE to book a place on this course – only a few spaces remaining!

The Body within the Therapeutic Relationship
October 2025 to February 2026

This well-established course has been running for over 20 years and is the result of careful design, development, and refinement over time. The course will introduce you to a lens and a concrete set of tools which will enable you to understand and work with the body in the therapeutic process with clients. It is grounded in an integration of the theory of Wilhelm Reich and Alexander Lowen, who were forerunners in the development of body awareness in the therapeutic process. The course will help you to integrate the body lens into your current practice from a humanistic perspective.

Content
Theory and techniques - Reich, Lowen, Rogers

Character structures - formation and purpose

Bioenergetics - choreography of body work

Applied skills in practice - facilitated and directed work

Participants must hold a qualification in psychotherapy and be in practice

For more information and inquiries:

Tel: 01 4982408

Email:info@ippireland.com

Application form available on the IPP website: www.ippireland.com

Facilitators:

Deirdre Collins IAHIP, ICP, EAP

Ray Tonge IAHIP, IACP, ICP

Payments can be made in instalments on request

"It's a credit to our instructors that this information and learning, which always has the potential to feel overwhelming, was taught, managed and facilitated in a deeply skilled way."

"Learning to view my client work through this lens has opened up my practice and depth of work."

A few places remain to be filled on this

Eight Session Workshop, Fee €120, CPD Points available

CREATIVE WELLBEING & MENTAL HEALTH

Tues 2-4pm: Oct 7th, 11th; Nov 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th; Dec 2nd & 9th

Glasthule. Close to the People's Park. Dart, buses & car-parking close by.

Explore creativity, writing, doodling, art-making, poetry, heritage. Enjoy the synergy generated. Inspirational sharing and information on the relationship between creativity, play, wellbeing and health.

BOOK NOW: €120  IN FULL PAYMENT (Non-returnable)

Facilitator Susan Lindsay A founding member of IAHIP, is a retired psychotherapist (2012) speaker and the author of four books. Her poetry, essays & creative non-fiction have been published in journals & anthologies. She facilitates Conversations inspired by poetry & workshops on Creative Wellbeing.

TO BOOK & for information. Mail: creativewellbeingsl@gmail.com.
See Blog: https://susanlindsayauthor.blogspot.com/

It's never too late to discover meaningful creative activity & the benefits of flow.

Interested in Furthering Your Education in Counselling & Psychotherapy?

BSc in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy

Our four year part time programme is validated by QQI and accredited by IACP. With a seamless transition from theory to practice, graduates of this programme are perfectly placed to pursue an enriching and fulfilling career as a therapist in the helping professions. 

MSc in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy

Our 2 year part time programme aims to enable existing professionals working within the field of counselling and psychotherapy to achieve a Master of Science in in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy. 

MA in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy Our 2.5 year part time programme is a specialised area of practice that will equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to meet the therapeutic needs of children and adolescents. With a strong focus on excellence in clinical practice, learners are fully supported in making the transition from being a practising therapist with adults to clinical work with children and adolescents. 

To find out more visit www.iicp.ie or call 01 466 4205.

“Ever wonder why people show differently in a relationship, or when their partner is in the room?”

Curious about couples work but not sure where to begin? This one-day workshop is a warm, accessible introduction to couples therapy — ideal for therapists who want to understand how this work differs from individual therapy and what it really takes to be effective.

Couples therapy is a unique and challenging discipline, requiring therapists to think relationally, manage complex dynamics, and facilitate conversations that can feel deeply exposing for clients. If you’ve ever been curious about how couples therapy differs from individual work or what it takes to be effective in this field, this one-day training is the perfect starting point.

Whether you’re still in training or years into private practice, this workshop offers grounded guidance to help you understand what’s different about relationship work - and whether this is a path you want to explore further.

What You’ll Learn:

• An introduction to ICT’s integrative couples therapy framework, rooted in clinically proven models
• The core differences between individual and couples therapy
• Key models and frameworks used in relationship work
• How to begin thinking through a relationship lens
• Common dilemmas in couples therapy, and how to navigate them
• Real examples of what couples work looks like in practice

Training Details:

Introduction to Couples Therapy

with Karen Murphy

Date: Friday, 19th September 2025

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Format: Live & Recorded

CPD: 4.5 IACP-Approved CPD Hours

Price: €69

Bonus: Includes 3 months’ free access to our popular webinar Getting Off to a Strong Start with Couples (2 CPD hours, normally €25).

About the Trainer

Karen Murphy is the founder of the Institute of Couples Therapy and an IACP accredited psychotherapist and supervisor. With over a decade of clinical experience, Karen specialises in working with couples and training therapists in relational work. She brings warmth, clarity, and deep clinical insight to her teaching.

Register at: https://instituteofcouplestherapy.com/couples-therapy-cpd-hub/introduction-tocouples-therapy/

In the Footsteps of Buddha: A 13-Day Pilgrimage for Psychotherapists and Mindfulness Teachers, 2-14 November, 2026

Join us for a transformative journey through Nepal and India from November 2-14, 2026, an immersive experience in mindfulness, Buddhist philosophy, and reflective practice. This program includes online preparatory workshops, one-day orientation meeting, one-day retreat, and daily meditation and Dharma sessions throughout the pilgrimage, offering 50 CPD hours.

In the Footsteps of Buddha pilgrimage offers a profound journey to reflect on and embody the Buddha’s teachings. This pilgrimage visits the four most sacred sites of his life: his birthplace, the place of enlightenment, the site of his first sermon, and his place of passing, as outlined in the Parinibbana Sutta.

Mindfulness Practice and Dharma throughout the Pilgrimage

Daily morning meditation throughout the pilgrimage including mindfulness, yoga and evening Dharma-Sangha reflective sharing (28 CPD hours, 2.5 hours per day). Participants on this pilgrimage will receive licenced audio and books on Buddhism, mindfulness and links to psychotherapy, and are welcome to guide practices in meditation and yoga.

Mindfulness one-day Retreat and Group Orientation:

10am to 4pm, Saturday, 18 October 2025, Dunboyne Castle Hotel, (6 CPD hours) and 10am to 4pm, Sunday, 24 May, 2026.

Immerse yourself in the heart of mindfulness and Buddhist teachings with our one-day retreat and group orientation for the In the Footsteps of Buddha pilgrimage. This enriching experience allows you to connect with fellow pilgrims and engage in a comprehensive exploration of mindfulness, Buddhism, and neuroscience, enhancing both your personal practice and professional work.

Eight weekly online meetings: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha

Monday mornings 9am to 10am, 7, 14, 21, 28 September and 5, 12, 19, 26 October 2026.

Deepening the foundations of practice, teaching, and community in preparation for the pilgrimage.

Cost: The cost for accommodation and travel including breakfasts, overland travel, train and internal flights is €1,895 double occupancy, single accommodation is also available. Payment in three instalments.

Additional Costs: flights to Kathmandu/Delhi, daily allowance for meals (€20 per day), visas, insurance, tips for local guides.

Travel Agents

This pilgrimage is organised by a licensed and bonded Irish travel agent in collaboration with an international travel company dedicated to sustainability and responsible travel. Local tour guides with extensive regional expertise will enhance your experience throughout the journey

Teaching and Coordination: CPD certification 50 hours, one-day retreats, books, audio resources.

Dharma Leader: Gerry Cunningham is a mindfulness teacher and psychotherapist, as well as an intrepid traveller. He has organised charity walks across India, Nepal, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Brazil, Argentina, East Africa, and Central America.

Booking: Please complete the application form, attend an online meeting, and submit a non-refundable deposit of €650. This program and pilgrimage are open to psychotherapists, mental health professionals, mindfulness teachers, and individuals with extensive mindfulness practice. Full itinerary and information available at mindfulnessclinic.ie.  T: 087-7989 301 E: info@mindfulnessclinic.ie