Working with the Body in Therapy

- Introductory Training Modules 2023

LifeChange Psychotherapy is providing a series of Introductory Integrative Bodywork Training Modules for therapists interested in developing and specialising in bodywork, bioenergetics and body process awareness and tracking for their client-work.

Sept/Nov modules now full. Final places only on October 21st Introductory Training Module:

• Experiential and practice-based modules with practical skills and tools, incl. core theory and framing. Max 8 participants per module.
• Focus on bioenergetics, bodywork and breathwork (Reichian Breathwork, Lowen Bioenergetics)
• Character structure / dynamics based (Reich, Lowen, Johnson, Kessler)
• Includes integration with other humanistic, integrative frameworks such as Relational Gestalt, Person-Centred Therapy and Trauma-based work (Ogden, Rothschild, Van Der Kolk)
• Therapeutic interventions and techniques for deeper integrative work with clients

Training Module Dates 2023:

Sat 23rd September; Sat 21st October; Sat 25th November (Choose 1 date/option)

Time: 9.30am-4.30pm | Cost: €120 per day module | CPD Points: 6

Following participation in any one of these introductory day-modules, you may apply for the next 1^st level course (8 modules / 4 weekends) commencing Jan-May 2024.

For more details & how to apply click here: www.lifechange.ie/training

Email: training@lifechange.ie | Ph: 01 661 2220

About the Facilitator:

Brian Gillen is an experienced Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, specialising for over ten years in Bodywork and Body-based Psychotherapy as a practitioner and trainer. He is a Core Trainer and Lecturer on the MA Psychotherapy Programme at Dublin Business School. He is also Director and Founder of LifeChange Psychotherapy & Counselling and Body Psychotherapy Ireland. He holds a Masters Degree in Psychotherapy and has trained with the IPP and abroad in various Bodywork, Biodynamic and Bioenergetic approaches to therapy. He is a long-standing member of IAHIP, ICP and inaugural Chair of CORU’s Counselling & Psychotherapy Registration Board.

We have reached almost epidemic proportions of teenagers crippled with anxiety, many who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. These young people are struggling to attend school and navigate the social landscape. They exhibit all manner of anxiety symptoms including panic attacks, OCD, rigid eating and exercise patterns, overthinking and dreading the future. Gender diversity has also become a feature of contemporary adolescence for many, and there has been a sharp rise in the number of adolescents whose experience of their gender journey is figural through the teenage years.

Helping professionals struggle with knowing how to effectively support adolescents whose presentation is often entrenched. Many parents are also at a loss and looking to the therapist for answers and strategies.

Join Bronagh Starrs, internationally renowned consultant adolescent psychotherapist, for this workshop for psychotherapists and counsellors. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of these presentations in adolescence, illuminating the mindset of the inhibitive teenager. A trove of effective strategies for both the adolescent and parents will be presented.

• Absolute Hotel, Limerick 12 & 13 October 2023

• Zestlife Dundrum, Dublin 16 & 17 November 2023
  

• Knock, Co. Mayo 02 & 03 October 2023
  
  

WORKSHOP FEE: €340 12 CPD POINTS AVAILABLE

If you would like to book a place on the training programme, please register your interest via email to Bronagh and forward payment via PayPal to confirm your place. You will require the email address bronaghstarrs@gmail.com to complete the transaction. Please get in touch directly if your organisation requires invoicing and an alternative payment method.

About The Presenter: Bronagh Starrs is Programme Director for the M.Sc. Adolescent Psychotherapy in Dublin Counselling & Therapy Centre in partnership with University of Northampton and Founder & Director of Blackfort Adolescent Gestalt Institute. She maintains a private practice in Omagh, Northern Ireland, as a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, writer and trainer, specialising in working with adolescents, emerging adults and their families. Bronagh is an adolescent development specialist and has considerable experience as a trainer in adolescent development and therapy throughout Ireland. She also teaches and presents internationally on the developmental implication of trauma on the adolescent journey.

Her first publication, Adolescent Psychotherapy - A Radical Relational Approach (Routledge, London) was received international acclaim. Bronagh’s second book Adolescent Configuration Styles, Parenting and Psychotherapy – A Relational Perspective is due for publication in December 2023.

‘THE HERO’S JOURNEY’

Seven-Day Residential Experiential Workshop
with Members of
The Fool’s Dance Gestalt Company – Paul Rebillot Group in Ireland

OCTOBER 28TH – NOVEMBER 3RD 2023

Slí An Chroí, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow

Do you have a sense that there could be more to life than the way that you are living now? Do you experience a yearning for further transformation?

‘The Hero’s Journey’ workshop gives us a chance to listen to that call from our deepest self. The Hero, in Paul Rebillot’s vision, is the potential within every human being to respond to that call, that challenge.

The late Paul Rebillot’s classic ‘Hero’s Journey’ workshop – based on the pattern of the universal ‘monomyth’ described by Joseph Campbell – is an exciting group structure involving a rich combination of Gestalt process and group-work with elements of myth, theatre, ritual, music, image-making and movement.

We discover the Hero within us and – having heard a Call to Adventure – we set off with her or him on a journey of exploration through our inner world.

On the journey, our Heroic Self encounters our inner Demon of Resistance. There is a confrontation between these two aspects of ourselves, an ordeal, a resolution and an integration. Returning to the world of the everyday, we explore how this inner transformation can continue to work in our lives beyond the workshop.

What previous participants said about ‘The Hero’s Journey’:

“A deep, embodied experience that is truly life-changing.”

“Honest, and well-guided journey into the unknown with skilled practitioners.”

“Very, very helpful. I’m not sure that I could have found what I was seeking without this space. Very full, and full of surprises.”

This week-long workshop offers a creative opportunity for personal growth and expansion. We invite you to experience the joy of connection with yourself and others in the beautiful surrounds of Slí an Chroí.

Further details about the workshop process: http://foolsdancegestaltcompany.ie/workshops/the-herosjourney/

To apply for a place: http://foolsdancegestaltcompany.ie/next-workshop/ Places are limited – book early to avoid disappointment.

WITH MONIKA GOS, CPSYCHOL
INTERNATIONAL BRAINSPOTTING TRAINER

3 - 5 November 2023
Online (Zoom)
Cost: €560
on Friday, 8 September at 20:00 BST

Early bird price €520 available till 15th of September

21 CPD points by the IACP

Would you like to help your clients identify, process and release the neurophysiological sources of emotional and physical pain, dissociation and other challenging symptoms? Brainspotting draws on the latest developments in neuroscience and uses the relevant eye positions to access memory systems and release trauma. Brainspotting can be easily integrated into your clinical practice and enhance the effectiveness of any method already used. Join Phase 1 training in November and bring deep healing and lasting change to your clients.

Be invited for the Introduction to Brainspotting webinar

Webinar attendees will receive a 10% discount on Brainspotting Phase 1 training.

For more information, please contact us at:

info@brainspottingireland.com

or visit us at: www.brainspottingireland.com

IFS Skills Series workshop: Parts Detecting

Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Time: 12.30pm to 6.30pm

Fee: €150

Presenter: IFS psychotherapist Gayle Williamson (MIACP), with guest presenter, IFS psychotherapist and supervisor Emma Redfern (MBACP), author of Transitioning to IFS Therapy (2023) and IFS Supervision and Consultation (2022).

Content: This online workshop will develop participant skills in: detecting their own parts and client parts; identifying relationships between client parts, including polarisations and alignments; differentiating Self from Self-like parts; and identifying Drama Triangle Parts. There will be participant exercises, the opportunity for supervised practice and recorded demos.

The workshop will be recorded and available to view for one month afterwards. 

Level: Suitable for beginners to advanced.

Requirements:

●     Participants should have done a minimum of Gayle’s Beginners 1 training or an equivalent introductory IFS course, and be using the IFS model with clients. An understanding of the main IFS concepts is assumed.

●     Short breakout rooms will be part of the day (two of about 10-15 minutes’ duration each) and participation is encouraged to get the most out of the training.

●     Participants need to be able to commit to attending the full day in order to receive a certificate of attendance.

Structure of the day: there will be a 30-minute break from 3 to 3.30pm. There will also be two 15-minute tea breaks.

To book: email Gayle at enq.ferneytherapy@hotmail.com

The Supervision Experience of Newly Qualified Therapists.

I am a fourth-year student undertaking an M.Sc. in Psychotherapy in Dublin City University and am currently conducting research as part of the course.

The title of my research is: Exploring the Lived Experience of Supervision for Newly Qualified Psychotherapists in Ireland: An Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis.

The study aims to gain insight into the experience of supervision for newly qualified psychotherapists in Ireland by exploring the themes that influence the supervision experience and gaining a greater knowledge of the influence of supervision on a therapist's professional development.

I am seeking participants who have a maximum of five years post-qualification experience and are currently in supervision. Participants do not need to have achieved full accreditation.

Participation would involve a one-hour, in-person or online interview.

If you would like any further information regarding the research or would like to participate, please do not hesitate to contact me by email at janet.keating32@mail.dcu.ie or by phone on 087 9977044.

The deadline for participation is the 30^th of October, 2023.

Janet Keating

Click here to download DCU Approval Letter>>

Click here to download Participant Information Sheet>>

QQI Level 9 Certificate in Technology Enabled Teaching & Learning

This innovative part-time programme in validated by QQI.

Introduction

Our Level 9 QQI Certificate in Technology Enabled Teaching & Learning is now accepting applications for the December 2023 intake. The aim of this programme is to equip you with an up to date, cutting edge training in the application of technology enabled teaching and learning in a higher education setting. It strives to provide learners with teaching and learning specific knowledge, skills, and competencies so that they can best support students within their own discipline of teaching using innovative digital and blended approaches to teaching.

Who Should Apply

This programme is ideal for those who are currently working in Higher Education settings or who wish to work in Higher Education settings.

Entry Requirements

• A recognised undergraduate degree, issued at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

• Those with a level 7 Degree, with substantial professional experience, may be considered under our recognition of prior learning and experience policy.

• If English is your second language, you are required to submit an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) cert at Level 6, or equivalent.

Minimum Technological Requirements

You will need to have:

• Access to a stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 1.5Mbps.

• A desktop computer or laptop that can use Zoom.

• A webcam and microphone

• A web browser

• Microsoft Word

Overview

The programme is delivered through blended learning, whereby students attend evening sessions online along with one on-site day in our Tallaght Campus.

The online components involve students and their lecturer logging into our online platform Moodle and use the online portal Zoom™ simultaneously.

Zoom™ provides an integrative online environment for students and Lecturers to interact and engage in the learning. This platform facilitates discussion polls, sharing of slides, videos resources and much, much more. To foster more intimate learning environments, the use of breakout rooms is also implemented, allowing for the safe and experiential triadic learning practice that we have found so successful.

All our online sessions are accessible through computer and mobile devices, and we have a structured and robust technology department to support all faculty and students through their online learning journey. To encourage flexibility, and the best practice, we also record online sessions, these are made accessible only to the students in that class to review content whenever is convenient to them!

Assessment

Learners are assessed through a continuous assessment strategy, which includes a variety of mediums such as individual projects and written assessments. Each module has its own assessment strategy relevant to the content of that module.

• Award: The Certificate in Technology Enabled Teaching and Learning is validated by QQI at Level 9 on the NFQ.

• Starting: December 2023.

• Duration: Four Month programme delivered on a part-time basis.

• Application Fee: €75 (non-refundable)

• Annual Fees: €700.

For further information, call IICP College on 087 9055330 or book online at www.iicp.ie

or contact:

Triona Kearns
Vice President & Registrar

086 0499154 or triona@iicp.ie

Dr. Marcella Finnerty
College President

086 2609989 or marcella@iicp.ie

IAHIP have not reviewed this course in line with Accreditation Criteria. Please see the list of IAHIP Recognised Training Courses which have been reviewed and deemed preparing students to meet the Accreditation criteria. [Bye-Law 11].

Only 3 days left of Early Bird Pricing

In this TWO DAY workshop we will go beyond the initial understanding of the Theory of Attachment to a deeper awareness of the specific profiles in the Avoidant, Ambivalent and Chaotic categories.

What’s covered in Workshop 1: Friday, September 15th - 9am to 4.30pm - lunch included

a) Secure attachment style

b) Avoidant attachment style

c) Ambivalent attachment style

d) Discussion on how our personal attachment style impacts our therapy work.

What’s covered in Workshop 2: Saturday, September 16th 2023 - 9am to 4.30pm - lunch included

a) Disorganised/Disoriented or Chaotic attachment style

b) Discussing the inherent trauma these individuals have

c) Focus on methods of improving their lives

d) Discussion on working with the “infant core“ 

Use of Attachment Theory can build a bridge to connect to where a client is emotionally. Each workshop results in a more in-depth understanding of both theory and practice, meaning you are better equipped to help your clients move beyond their familiar patterns of interaction.   

Expected Outcomes: An increased understanding of the unique criteria in each category. Practical and theoretical tools to help your clients break free from negative patterns.

Relevant resources, practical tools for your clients and a bibliography for further study will be provided. 6 CPD hours per day The workshops are illustrated with case studies, making the learning engaging, stimulating and empowering.

There will be plenty of interaction, time for Q and A, and discussion. Please note the new venue for this workshop - it is in the Killiney Castle Hotel, Killiney Co. Dublin. Friday 15th and Saturday 16th September - 9am to 4.30pm 

To book your place on workshop 1 ( Friday 15th September 9am-4.30pm) or 2 (Saturday 16th September 9am-4.30pm).

To book using Revolut – please use the RevTag @denisefmnb.

To book using PayPal – please search for joyofconnection7@gmail.com

Price: €150 per day – €275 for the two days (early bird price-book by 31st August) lunch included Price: €150 per day – €300 for both days after 31st August lunch included 

*PLEASE PUT YOUR NAME AND THE DATE/S YOU WISH TO ATTEND IN THE REFERENCE FOR REVOLUT AND PayPal

Looking forward to seeing you, 

Dr. Denise Mullen Tel: 0868233664

Advanced Experiential Process Group-Cork 

Purpose of the group 

The purpose of this experiential process group is to provide a space for practicing psychotherapists to continue to develop their personal awareness and their relational skills through direct group experiential learning with particular focus on here-and-now relating. We aim to provide a group environment which offers the opportunity to meet others at relational depth in a here-and-now oriented context. 

Facilitators 

Bothfacilitatorsareexperiencedpractitioners,bothtrainedexperientiallywithinahumanisticand integrative framework. 

Alan Hackett. MA,BA,DIP, MIAHIP. 

Alan is an experienced, accredited psychotherapist working with adults who present with a diverse range of presenting issues. He also specializes in working with adolescents and young people. He has experience of facilitating growth promoting groups which include families affected by addiction and also young people in aftercare recovery. 

Barbara O’Connell. MA,BA,DIP,MIAHIP,ECP. 

Barbara is an experienced, accredited psychotherapist who works with a variety of presenting issues with both individuals and couples. She is also an accredited supervisor working with both individuals and groups. Barbara has extensive experience in working with groups of all levels and abilities. 

Entry requirements 

This group is open to accredited and pre-accredited therapists. Exceptions may be considered depending on individual levels of personal awareness and development. 

Time commitment: 3 hours twice a month. September 2023 - May 2024 Cost: €1400 

Contact Details 

Alan Hackett – (087 747 4421) alanhackett@gmail.com 

Integrative Psychotherapy Practice

The Body within the Therapeutic Process

November 2023 to April 2024

We are happy to reintroduce our course on The Body within the Therapeutic Process after a COVID break for a couple of years!

This course has been running for over 20 years. 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:

Participants must hold a qualification in psychotherapy and be in practice

For more information and inquiries: tel 01 498 2408 or email: info@ippireland.com

For application form available on the IPP website: www.ippireland.com

Facilitators: Deirdre Collins IAHIP, ICP, EAP and Ray Tonge IAHIP, IACP, ICP, NAPCP

Early bird discount of €100 if paid before the 31st of August

To retain the quality of communication course places are kept within a fixed limit