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Are you prepared to navigate conversations around sex with confidence and ease? Join us for an engaging in-person workshop with Olivia Teahan, a Cork-based sex educator, designed to support both individual and couples therapists in addressing sexual well-being with clients. Enhance your therapeutic skills with practical, respectful, and informed knowledge.

What You’ll Learn:
- How to respectfully and clearly communicate about sex with clients
- Techniques for helping clients freely express preferences and concerns
- Strategies for supporting clients’ sexual wellbeing
- Up-to-date sex education for therapists to confidently raise this topic in practice

Topics Covered:
- The importance of educating mental health practitioners in psychosexual issues
- Accurate language for sexual interests and concerns
- How to navigate change in function and sensation (age, illness, etc.)
- Barriers to sexual communication
- Sexual response & Desire cycles
- Fear cycles in sex

Workshop Details:
Date: Saturday, 23rd November 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Maldron Hotel, South Mall, Cork
Cost: €59 (includes tea/coffee)
CPD: 4 IACP-approved CPD hours

About the Presenter: Olivia Teahan brings her expertise as a sex educator and founder of the SxSláinte project to this essential workshop. She offers shame-free, accessible guidance on psychosexual issues, with experience in areas such as sexual health after cancer, menopause,

and empowering clients with accurate language around sexual health.

Secure your spot and take this valuable opportunity to deepen your practice! Spaces are limited.

Find out more by [clicking here>>>].

January 2025 Cohort is Now Open For Enrolment!

Are you working with mothers, partners and parents in the transition to parenthood? Or would you like to? There is such a desperate need for specially trained providers who can support individuals and couples within the perinatal period (including fertility, pregnancy, loss, birth trauma, postnatal challenges and becoming a parent). No previous perinatal experience needed.

The Perinatal Mental Health Institute is delighted to offer a 10 month, 30 CPD, online training provides comprehensive learning around the entire perinatal period. Following completion of the course learners will be able to demonstrate a clear and confident understanding of:

• Healthy Matrescence (transition to motherhood)
• Scope of the perinatal period, its distinct stages and their challenges
• Prevalence, risk factors, symptoms and common presentations of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)
• Mental health challenges associated with fertility and the impact of these challenges on mental health outcomes.
• Grief and loss within the perinatal period and its impact during and after the loss, as well as on subsequent pregnancies.
• Mental health challenges associated with experiencing perinatal trauma such as traumatic birth, loss, NICU stays or infant/maternal physical health complications.
• Impact of PMADs on the parental relationship and family dynamic within the early development years and beyond.
• Identification of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and their symptoms.
• Utilizing evidence-based screening tools and assessments
• Ability to conduct differential diagnosis between distinct Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
• Skills and techniques to provide empathetic and evidence-based support for challenges specific to the perinatal period.
• Ability to identify crisis situations and to respond appropriately to support the health and safety of mother and baby; including reporting requirements.
• Application of learned skills through peer consultation and case studies.

This course has been internationally recognized for 30 CDP credits through the CPD Standards Office and is an approved advanced training with Postpartum Support International

Course Structure

• Monthly 3 Hour Live learning sessions for 10 months. Next Cohort Starts January 2025. Each monthly session covers a specific topic within the perinatal period and includes time for case consultation
• Training takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month on the following dates: January 8th, February 12th, March 12th, April 9th, May 14th, June 11th, July 9th, August 13th, September 10th, October 8th). Recordings available if you are unable to attend a particular session.
• Learners receive access to a virtual learning platform where they can access:
• • Recommended readings on the topic of the month
  • Tools discussed in session for download
  • List of resources for provider as well as a list for clients associated with the topic of the month
  • Access to a peer support discussion board between sessions for questions
• Students will also receive access to the PMHI Community Hub for the duration of the course. Included in the hub membership is continuing education, speakers and shared resources around the perinatal population

This course is limited to 15 participants to promote an intimate learning environment that ensures community building and deep understanding. Cost is €1,350 with payment plans available.

10% Early Bird Discount on full payment option available with Coupon Code EARLYBIRD until November 14th

For more in-depth enrolment information: https://www.perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/apmht

About the Instructor:

Rebecca Reddin is the Founder of The Perinatal Mental Health Institute. As a PSI Chartered Psychologist and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist with Postpartum Support International, she is passionate about the creating in-depth, powerful, and evidence based trainings that explored the complexities of the transition to parenthood; including everything from the expected clunkiness of Matrescence, to the intense impact of PMADs and everything in between. Rebecca has been working with the perinatal population since 2010 in both impatient and private practice settings and has a wealth of knowledge on how to care for this population. Rebecca received similar training in the US and is excited to bring this depth of training here. Rebecca has provided digital and in person trainings for small groups, families, mental health professionals and Fortune 500 companies through her role as a Psychology Specialist and Trainer throughout her career.

For more information about The Perinatal Mental Health Institute:

https://www.perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com/home

For more information about Rebecca and her Private Practice:

https://mindfulrootscounselling.com

Contact Rebecca: Rebecca@perinatalmentalhealthinstitute.com

Restorative YogaSOMATICS with Essential Oils

YogaSOMATICS Restorative Yoga with Essential Oils is an immersive experience which brings together elements of somatic movement, restorative yoga and aromatherapy. YogaSOMATICS founded by body therapist and yoga teacher Ateeka, emphasises gentle, intuitive movement to deepen mind-body awareness, release tension and promote emotional healing. When integrated with restorative yoga and essential oils, this approach creates a deeply relaxing and transformative experience.

YogaSOMATICS offers spaces of containment and exploration through aware movements, breathing, relaxation, mindfulness, meditation and contact bodywork. It is a return to connect to one’s own bio energy, through slow and subtle movement in a first-person relational experience. It may appeal to those who are new to yoga or as a self-care body practice.

Testimonials:

“A beautiful gentle way of working, and I loved the integration of music with the yoga” ~ Marian

“The last session was so healing with reference to my own life source, “prana”. I am so grateful for your wonderful gift to me” ~ Donna

Previous participants have described the practice as “transcendent”, “an exploratory space” and “a sensitive body practice”.

WHEN:

Mondays 18th, 25th November & 2nd, 9th & 16th December

OR

Wednesdays 20th, 27th November & 4th, 11th & 18th December

Time: 7.30-8.30pm UK and Ireland / 8.30-9.30pm Spain via Zoom

Zoom link and practicalities will be sent the day before the first class of each journey. Each class Zoom recording will be available for a 7-day playback.

CPD:

An attendance certificate will be provided after the 5 weeks.

INVESTMENT + LINK TO BOOK:

€75

https://auraspace.es/book-a-class-VmPFq/p/mahogany-yin-and-embodiment-series

SUITABILITY: 

The course is open to all levels. If you have any injuries or illnesses that may affect you practicing or if you are pregnant, please let Deirdre know and contact me directly in advance to discuss auraspacespain@gmail.com

BIO:

Deirdre Madden is a qualified psychotherapist (non-practicing) and YogaSOMATICS teacher. She is the founder of Aura Space which provides spirit-infused rituals for earthly souls. She believes that YogaSOMATICS is an excellent practice for self-healing, energy protection and self-care. Deirdre is also qualified in Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Yoga Nidra, has been a practitioner of yoga for almost 20 years with a growing interest in body work and psychic development.

Exploring Therapists Perspectives on Potential Applications and Interrelations of the Horror Film Genre to Psychotherapy Theories and Clinical Practice.

Hi! My name is Michaela Neylan, and I am a final year Psychotherapy student at Dublin City University. I am looking for interested psychotherapists that are:

• Accredited by a recognised national counselling organisation (e.g. I.A.C.P, I.A.H.I.P).
• Attending regular clinical supervision.
• Any gender aged 18 years and above.
• Fluent in English.

Psychotherapists work with themes that exist within the horror film genre, daily in their clinic. The potential benefits of taking part may include adding to dialogue in how psychotherapists understand and relate to horror films and the themes within. Through exploring and sharing the impact of film (especially with mental health themes that are taboo or dark) psychotherapists may be better able to relate to difficult experiences or feelings in their client work.

Interviews will take 45 minutes via Zoom or on DCU campus at a date/time that best suits you. If you are curious about anything, please reach out to me be email: michaela.neylan3@mail.dcu.ie or by phone: 085 815 4890.

Supervision
Supervisor available
IAHIP accredited

Based in Newcastle, County Wicklow
Reduced cost service available

Connie Ryan, MIAHIP
Phone 087-9257746
connieryan1609@gmail.com

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Diploma in Expressive Arts for Professionals

Credits: 60 CPD Points

Award: Participants who successfully complete the programme will be awarded ICPPD’s DiplomainExpressiveArtsfor Professionals

Venues: Delivered in person in Athlone (one weekend per month)

Why I should consider this Course?

• Course Content Teaching,
• Learning and Assessment Strategies
• Online Application
• Additional Course Information

To Book: www.icppd.ie

Integrative Psychotherapy Practice

The Body Within The Therapeutic Relationship

November 2024 to March 2025

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:   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: 01 498 2408, email: info@ippireland.com

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

For further information about the course, you can visit our website by [clicking here>>>].

Facilitators: Deidre Collins IAHIP, ICP, EAP and 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."

Spacious therapy room (4.6m x 6m) to rent on a half/full days(s) basis in Dublin 18.

Free parking, 2 mins from M50 exit 15, and 6 mins walk from luas.

Text 086 844 0376 for further details.

EMDR EUROPE ACCREDITED THERAPIST TRAININGS Standard, Adolescents & Children

TRAINING PROGRAMMES 2025

EMDR Hybrid Combined Standard plus Child & Adolescent Therapist

Module 1 (4 days online training)	Thursday 20 to Sunday 23 February
Module 1 (1 day online training)	Friday 07 March
Module 2 (4 days online training)	Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 May
Module 3 (3 days in person training)	Thursday 03 to Saturday 05 July
3 x Supervision Sessions (3 hours online)	April, June, July – dates TBC

Total Cost For Training: €2,100.00 (payment plan available)

EMDR Standard Therapist Training Online

Module 1 (3 days online training)	Tuesday 21 to Thursday 23 January
Module 2 (1 day online training)	Wednesday 12 March
Module 3 (3 days online training)	Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 April
Supervision Session (half day online)	Monday 12 May

Total Cost For Training: €1,350.00 (payment plan available)

Module 1 (2 days online training)	Friday 28 February & Saturday 01 March
Module 2 (2 days online training)	Friday 17 & Saturday 20 September

Total Cost For Training: €760.00 (payment plan available)

To register, please email: info@openmindscentre.ie

Eligibility Criteria: Eligibility Criteria – New (openmindscentre.ie)

www.emdrireland.org	www.emdr-europe.org	www.openmindscentre.ie

Dr Stephanie Swales (Principal Investigator) and Bernadette Moran (Secondary Investigator)are conducting a research project entitled “Recently Qualified Psychotherapists’ Experiences of how their Irish Psychotherapy Training has Informed their Awareness to EDI Concerns Within their Clinical Work.”

at the DCU School of Nursing, Psychotherapy and Community Health as part of an MSc Psychotherapy dissertation. The purpose of this research is to explore the psychotherapy training experiences of recently qualified psychotherapists, particularly their experiences relating to issues of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and how these experiences they share have prepared them for approaching EDI concerns in their psychotherapeutic clinical work. The researchers are inviting interested parties to take part in a no more than 60-minute, audio recorded interview about their experiences of EDI in their training and clinical work as part of this study. Inclusion/Exclusion criteria is as follows:

Inclusion Criteria: 

Psychotherapists who have trained and are currently practicing in Ireland.

Psychotherapists who have been fully qualified and accredited within the past 5 years.

Psychotherapists that are accredited by a recognised national counselling organisation e.g. I.A.C.P OR I.A.H.I.P

Psychotherapists that are attending regular clinical supervision.

Psychotherapists that are fluent in English. 

Exclusion Criteria:

Psychotherapists not accredited by a recognised national counselling organisation. 

Psychotherapists that are not attending regular clinical supervision.

Psychotherapists who became qualified and accredited more than 5 years ago.

If you are interested in participating in an interview for this study and meet the inclusion criteria above, please contact the researchers;

Dr Stephanie Swales (Principal Investigator) at stephanie.swales@dcu.ie

Bernadette Moran (Other Investigator) at Bernadette.moran27@mail.dcu.ie

• Please, download the Information Participant Sheet by [clicking here>>>].