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‘The Children of Lir’ -

A Four-Day Residential Experiential Workshop Based on the Beloved Irish Myth.

Saturday October 25^th - Tuesday October 28^th 2025.

Slí an Chroí Centre, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow.

From jealousy, trauma, grief and exile can come connection, loyalty, love and transformation.  We invite you to explore the richness of this ancient Irish myth and to experience its truth in our lives today.

‘The Children of Lir’ deals with universal themes, among them the power of love, the suffering of loss and grief, blind jealousy, the powerlessness of living under a spell, and the possibility of healing and transformation.

Entering deeply into the myth in this workshop, we embody the characters in the story, bringing the archetypes alive, thus enabling us to recognize and own them in ourselves, casting new light on our lives. We connect with our personal experiences of loss, of jealousy, and of the spells we are living.

The approach is fully rooted in the Paul Rebillot tradition, with a creative weaving together of dramatization, meditation, movement, image-making, music, Gestalt practice and ritual.

Apply at https://foolsdancegestaltcompany.ie/next-workshop/

Further information on The Fool’s Dance Gestalt Company: https://foolsdancegestaltcompany.ie

Ferney House IFS Training: new workshop and course

JOIN Internal Family Systems psychotherapist Gayle Williamson for an online IFS skills workshop on Saturday, October 4 along with guest presenter Emma Redfern, her Purely IFS podcast co-host.

 Gayle Williamson         Emma Redfern

The workshop is aimed at mental health professionals who are already using the transformational IFS model with clients and would like to advance their practice. The focus will be on helping participants become more confident and skilled in both forms of direct access. Six CPD hours are available.

You’ll gain lots of useful negotiating ideas and language during the day; and you’ll also see a recorded session with one of Gayle’s clients, involving direct access with dominant protectors. In addition, there will be several fascinating case studies that will cover working with legacy burdens and polarisations.

IFS supervisor and author Emma Redfern will present a valuable segment on how we can recognise and respond to our own parts in the moment in sessions; as well as how to spot legacy burdens and when to offer legacy unburdening.

- MEANWHILE, the next eight-week ‘Beginners 1: Fundamentals of IFS’ course, delivered online, begins on Friday, October 10. It’s a comprehensive introductory training in the model that will equip you to begin using this transformational approach with clients.

The CPD course of 20 hours covers all main aspects of IFS as well as fascinating case examples, demos, practice opportunities and the chance to get to know some of your own parts.

Sessions are recorded but attendance in person is necessary; and the maximum number of participants is eight.

** The full dates, details of the workshop and beginners course along with fees can be found on www.ferneytherapy.ie **

Facilitator: Gayle Williamson (MIACP) has been running Internal Family Systems trainings and workshops since 2021. She is a fulltime IFS psychotherapist and group supervisor, who runs her own private practice in Dublin. She has also written widely on mental health issues and is co-host of the Purely IFS podcast.

If you would like to apply: email Gayle at enq.ferneytherapy@hotmail.com stating your current role and, briefly, your reasons for wanting to attend the workshop or take the course. Both are open to mental health professionals only.

Previous participants' feedback: “Gayle’s course changed my career path.. I cannot recommend it highly enough,” - Sophie, psychotherapist. “The course has transformed my practice… I’m amazed at the effectiveness of the model,” - Michelle, psychotherapist.

The Body within the Therapeutic Relationship
October 2025 to February 2025

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 

Participants must hold a qualification in psychotherapy and be in practice

For more information and inquiries: tel: 01 4982408, 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

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."

Last chance to Sign Up for one of the remaining places on

A Three Day In-Person Ecotherapy Workshop in September

Are you interested in Ecotherapy? Are you curious about how you could help your clients connect more with nature for their wellbeing and the wellbeing of the planet?  Are you interested to learn about the growing body of research in Ecotherapy and ecologically informed practice?

Then look no further and take a road less travelled with me, Joanne Hanrahan.  I have been practicing, researching, delivering talks and workshops in Ecotherapy for over a decade now. 

I am offering my very popular In-Person workshop in early September.

Course Details: In-Person Ecotherapy CPD Training

Start your Autumn with an amazing 17 hours CPD like no other! Come to Co Clare for a weekend that promises to be personally rejuvenating as well as professionally inspiring!

This unique workshop will provide theory, practical tips, and time to reflect on your own ecological mindset and relationship with the natural world. It will also provide you with many tools to begin to develop and imagine your own Ecotherapy practice, whether that is indoors or working outdoors with individuals or groups.

This promises to be a truly nourishing and growth-full experience for you both personally and professionally.

When:         Friday 5^th, Saturday 6^th and Sunday 7^th of September

Time:          Day 1 10.30am-6pm including tea/coffee/scones debrief on arrival, Day 2 10am-5pm, Day 3 9.30am-2pm including lunch

Cost:           Price: €375 (17 Hours CPD)

Where:        Based in The Glen in the grounds of The Falls Hotel in Ennistymon and at Joanne’s therapy room and garden in Liscannor in Co Clare.

Places:        Max Number of Participants is 8

Sign up Now via this Expression of Interest Form:

https://forms.office.com/r/bK5fAyvAi8

Joanne Hanrahan Bio

Joanne Hanrahan is an IAHIP accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor in private practice in Co Clare. She is also a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) so works through a trauma informed lens and very much includes the body and movement in her practice. Joanne is passionate about including place in her approach to therapy and completed her MSc thesis on the topic of psychotherapy and the natural world. She has delivered numerous workshops, and written about, ecotherapy and bringing an ecological lens to practice. More details can be found on www.joannehanrahan.ie

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.

Mindfulness & Compassion for Mental Health Professionals

A six week online course, to support you in bringing mindfulness and compassion into your one to one work with clients.

Facilitated by Dr Tony Bates, Prof Brendan Kelly, Erica Balfour, Rachel Ardagh and Barry Lee (from the Mindfulness & Compassion Centre)

Dates: Thursday evenings (18^th September 2025 – 23^rd October 2025)

Time 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm

About the course:

• Experience a variety of different mindfulness and compassion practices, drawing from a range of evidence based mindfulness and compassion programmes (MBSR, MBCT, MSC, MBCL, MBRP and more).
• Learn how mindfulness and compassion can support us as therapists, sustain us in our work and help mitigate against secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue
• Learn how to skilfully bring elements of trauma informed mindfulness and compassion into your work with clients.
• Learn a variety of simple practices, tools and models that can be helpful in one to one work with clients. 
• Learn some of the “dos and don’ts” of using mindfulness to help clients ground.
• Learn the importance of language when guiding others in mindfulness practices.
• How embodying mindfulness and compassion can facilitate deeper work and healing in our clients.
• Learn how to adapt mindfulness for neurodiverse clients (emphasis on autism and ADHD).
• Learn about the types of clinical situations, when mindfulness is not helpful and may cause harm.

CPD Hours: 15 Hours Awarded 

For further information - https://www.mindfulness.ie/professional-training/cpd/mindfulness-compassion-for-mental-health-professionals

www.mindfulness.ie Email: info@mindfulness.ie

Are you interested in developing your expertise in somatic regulation and attachment towards healing developmental trauma in a safe and supportive learning environment?

An exclusive and exciting opportunity to learn with Dr. Stephen Terrell, international expert, author and clinician in Developmental Trauma and somatic healing in an intimate class setting.

Dr. Stephen Terrell brings Transforming Touch® Practitioner training in person to Avila Centre, Donnybrook, Dublin in the coming academic year.

See more at www.austinattach.com

Demand for FirstLight’s services in 2024 was the highest since the organisation was established 49 years ago. For this reason, we are looking to expand the number of psychotherapists on the FirstLight Register of Psychotherapists across the following areas:  

Donegal: Buncrana, Letterkenny and Donegal Town

We are looking for counsellors and psychotherapists working face-to-face with adults, and/or couples. All therapists should have access to a suitable premises where they can see clients. The rate of pay per therapy session is €60 for individuals and €70 for couples.

Please only apply if your practice is based in, or is very close to one of the areas listed above. Experience working with trauma and bereavement necessary.

All counsellors and psychotherapists on our register must be professionally accredited and fully insured, and will be subject to Garda Vetting. Please ensure that you meet the criteria before applying.

Clients are allocated to counsellors/psychotherapists based suitability/compatibility and proximity, as we try to ensure that accessing psychotherapy is as convenient for our clients as possible.

Working with our clients can be incredibly rewarding. If you would like to join the FirstLight Register of Psychotherapists to help us to expand our service and provide support to more families, please email your CV to Niamh at clinicaladmin@firstlight.ie including your practice location(s).

Closing date for applications is Friday, 26th September

About FirstLight:

FirstLight is a registered charity that offers free professional support and provides information to families in Ireland that have experienced the death of their child aged from <0 to 18 years.

FirstLight is a trauma-informed organisation offering a National 24-hour Helpline service, Crisis Intervention and a Psychotherapy service. Our services are provided nationwide by our team of professionally accredited, fully insured, and Garda vetted psychotherapists and counsellors. Our team members are professionally trained to provide support to clients experiencing trauma associated with the sudden death of their child. All of our services to families are free of charge and confidential.

I will be starting my Clinical Supervision training in September and am seeking supervisees. The supervision offered is free of charge. This supervision  would need to be in addition to your regular supervision, and can be counted as CPD hours.

If interested, please contact Louse Kelly on louise.r.kelly@gmail.com