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Our IACP CPD Approved and Recognised Specialist Diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Psychotherapy is suitable for qualified Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Psychologists, Art Therapists, Play Therapists, Guidance Counsellors, and therapists in training, who wish to ensure a strengths based, neurodiversity affirming and informed approach in their clinical work.

Participants will develop a sound understanding of the nature and scope of Neurodiversity along with the appropriate tools, techniques and skills to work in an informed and effective manner with clients who identify as Neurodiverse.

This Specialist Diploma in Neurodiversity Informed Psychotherapy is Recognised and Approved by The Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy and facilitated by a team of neurodiverse practitioners.

We are honoured to have Dr. Temple Grandin world renowned Autism Activist, Keynote Speaker and Author along with Jude Morrow, Autism Expert by experience, TEDX Speaker and Author present on this programme.

Programme Details can be found at: www.greenane.ie/neurodiversity

Developing Your Trauma Toolkit – 12th & 13th November 2022

IACP CPD Approved: 12 hours

This 2 day workshop introduces the central principles of trauma-informed practice & helps therapists develop confidence in working with clients’ trauma. Combining current trauma research, experiential exercises, skills practice & taking a somatic approach, it explores some of trauma’s neurological aspects, develops familiarity with interventions that address these aspects & help in trauma work and aids the practitioner in developing their trauma toolkit.

Course Content: The two days will incorporate two models of trauma to explore:

• Key components, sources & symptoms of psychological trauma;
• The 3 phase approach to working with trauma and the therapist’s role in each;
• The importance of regulation and how to use it in therapy;
• Fight/Flight/Freeze responses;
• Some dynamics of attachment/developmental trauma;
• Trauma’s brain-body link & the relevance of using the body in working with it;
• Introduction to polyvagal theory;
• The importance of the therapeutic relationship using a polyvagal lens;
• Some stage-specific practical skills and interventions to:

• Help clients learn to regulate
• Bring a client back from a hypo/hyperaroused state using trauma-safe adjustments
• Help clients identify their feelings and behaviours
• Start to process traumatic memories using the body
• Help clients develop resources, re-orientate to & appreciate their strengths;
• Begin to integrate their experiences and make meaning of their trauma.

Dates & Times: 12th & 13th November, 9.30am – 4.30pm

Venue: Online via Zoom™ (places are limited)

Delivery: A mix of presentation, facilitator-led fishbowls and experiential exercises. Breakout rooms will be used for skills practice. Full handouts will be provided

Cost & Booking: €220 via www.therapyacademy.ie

Log into/create your Therapy Academy account on www.therapyacademy.ie and then either follow this link: www.therapyacademy.ie/webinar or click on 'Webinars/All webinars' and scroll to locate the workshop 'Developing Your Trauma Toolkit.

More Information: Please contact: traumainsights@gmail.com

Facilitator: Patricia Allen-Garrett, BSc (Hons) Psychology, MSc Counselling &Psychotherapy, Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy, MIAHIP, ECP

Limerick City Centre

Very central and quiet location. Spacious and modern rooms with high ceilings.

For further information please contact:

Alan Rodgers: hartstonge@gmail.com or 087 976 8575

Wanted to rent or share Counselling Room in Cork City or surrounding area, ground or first floor essential.

Phone John 086 832 2718

We know that at least 200,000 children in Ireland are currently living with the trauma of parental problem alcohol use (PPAU) and a further 400,000 adults are living with its legacy – emotional, mental and physical health problems. Yet despite these large numbers this Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) remains a deeply hidden aspect of Ireland’s relationship with alcohol.

Alcohol Action Ireland’s initiative, Silent Voices, seeks to raise awareness and put forward policy solutions to address these issues.

During our End the Silence week of October 17-21 we are organising events and leading discussions on PPAU. We will be hearing from a range of experts, highlighting research findings and launching a dedicated toolkit, co-produced by AAI with professionals working in the field and people with lived experience. We hope the toolkit will be used by people across Ireland beyond this week to broaden understanding of this topic and allow people access help and information that will support them in their healing.

Details below: 

Monday Oct 17: Release of research regarding professional training and knowledge in this area.

Tuesday Oct 18: 11am-1pm:Online event with the ISPCC – Through the Eyes of the Child and launch of a dedicated toolkit with Child Law expert and AAI patron, Dr Geoffrey Shannon.

Wednesday Oct 19: 7.30pm-9pm: Silent No More - a cultural in-person event at the New Theatre, Temple Bar, Dublin hosted by Ray D’Arcy. Featuring conversations with people impacted by alcohol use in the home plus readings by noted author Christine Dwyer Hickey from her novel, Tatty -  Unesco’s One City One Book in 2020 - an exploration of this issue as told by one of its children.

Thursday Oct 20: Release of a podcast for use by therapists working in this area.

Friday Oct 21: 11am-1pm: Research to Action, an online event exploring practical solutions for young people experiencing PPAU, chaired by Children’s Ombudsman Niall Muldoon and featuring Teacher of Nurture Gerry Diamond on navigating the school environment with ACEs and trauma.

Are you a psychotherapy student, attending personal therapy as part of your educational curriculum?

Would you consider participating in a small research study, exploring the mandatory nature of personal therapy, from the perspective of the student practitioner?

The study is entitled ‘An exploration of the experience of mandatory personal therapy for trainee psychotherapists in Ireland’

The research will take place during the coming academic year as part of a MSc in Psychotherapy at Dublin City University.

If you are currently a student on an Irish third-level psychotherapy training course, that contains a mandatory requirement to attend personal therapy, you may be eligible for inclusion in this study. Participation will involve a confidential interview, in person or via a secure zoom videocall.

If you are interested in taking part or have any further questions, please contact Liz Clarke by email or telephone.

Email: elizabeth.clarke38@mail.dcu.ie

Mobile: 083 092 4073

New Group Supervision

Would you like to join a new supervision group with a difference. Join me in a new hybrid supervision group with online sessions and 4 in person outdoor sessions in Co Clare.

• Let’s grow and flourish together through the seasons.
• Let’s honour Place, Movement, Symbolism and the Body in the supervision process.

Participant requirement

Participants need to be accredited psychotherapists with an interest in exploring their process and their practice in creative ways including working outdoors. Participants however do NOT need to practice outdoors with their clients.

From Oct 2022 to May 2023 we will meet monthly (on Fridays) in a unique blend of online and in person outdoor sessions in Co Clare. An outdoor session will take place in each season.

• Max 4 participants and myself.
• Total of 17.5 Hrs group supervision. Online sessions will be 1.5 Hrs each and in person sessions will be 2.5 Hrs each.

Contact me for more details via email at joannepsychotherapy@gmail.com and we can see if this group is for you.

Dates

Opening session Online Oct Date TBC with participant consultation

• Oct 21st In Person (Autumn)
• Nov 11th Online
• Dec 9th Online
• Jan 13th In Person (Winter)
• Feb 10th Online
• March 10th In Person (Spring)
• April 14th Online
• May 12th In Person (Summer)

Supervisor Bio

Joanne Hanrahan is an IAHIP accredited Psychotherapist and Supervisor. 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 finding a healing path with nature. More details can be found on www.joannehanrahan.ie

Newly refurbished, spacious rooms to rent in Peace Inside therapy center in a prime city location, in the heart of Galway. We have carefully designed a warm, calm and welcoming space following the government’s and HSE guidelines.

Our rooms are comfortable, spacious, soundproofed and all equipped with air purifiers.

  

  

  

  

Our mission is to create an inclusive environment and a culture of support and care for all our therapists. A welcoming space where they can develop and evolve professionally aiming to enrich the services we provide to our clients.

If you are looking to establish or grow your clinical practice in a professional and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. 

Our Centre provides:

• ·         Central and prime location.
• ·         Advertisement, Social Media promotion and presence on our               website.
• ·         Referral service to successfully grow your practice.
• ·         Warm, welcoming, soundproofed and spacious rooms.
• ·         Comfortable and modern furniture.
• ·         Client waiting area.
• ·         WiFi throughout.
• ·         Kitchenette, tea and coffee amenities.
• ·         Sanitising station and air purifiers in all rooms.
• ·         CCTV security camera protection.
• ·         Housekeeping.
• ·         All costs included in the room rental rate.

Rooms are available on a half-day / day basis to fully qualified, accredited therapists.

Counsellors & Psychotherapists must have their own Indemnity Insurance.

Please contact hello@peaceinside.ie to register your interest.

Diploma in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy

Commencing February 2023

The importance of evaluating the effects of trauma is critical and has substantial implications for case-formulation and treatment planning in therapy. Therefore, before therapists can work with a client’s trauma they need to have a sound understanding of what trauma is and how to engage with it safely. Our IACP CPD approved and recognised Diploma In Trauma Informed Psychotherapy offers participants practical skills-based training with a strong theoretical foundation based on the latest neurobiological developments in working with trauma safely and effectively. A strong focus will be placed on participant’s knowledge and skill development ensuring a more informed confidence in working with trauma.

Diploma in Trauma Informed Psychotherapy

This Diploma is designed to equip counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists with the knowledge and skills to work in an integrative manner and address client trauma in a safe, confident and ethical manner.

Participants who complete this CPD Diploma will gain a sound understanding of trauma informed psychotherapy and will develop the tools and skills necessary to confidentially and effectively work with trauma in safe, strategic and systematic manner.

THIS PROGRAMME WILL BE FACILITATED ONLINE VIA ZOOM

Places Strictly Limited to 24 Participants.

CPD Recognised and Approved by The Irish Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy Awarded 78 IACP CPD Points.

Delivered by a team of highly experienced facilitators who have expertise in Trauma Informed Care.

Learning Outcomes

Participants who complete this 12 day CPD Diploma will gain a sound understanding of trauma informed psychotherapy and will develop the tools and skills necessary to confidently and effectively work with trauma in a safe, strategic and systematic manner.

You will:

• Develop a sound understanding of the types, prevalence, neurobiology and impact of trauma.
• Use a trauma-informed lens to reframe challenging emotions and behaviours as adaptive responses to trauma, moving from a what’s wrong with you mindset to a what happen to you framework.
• Use Trauma focused theory, research and techniques coherently and safely in therapy facilitating clients post traumatic growth.
• Become proficient in using body-based interventions for tracking, naming, and safely exploring trauma-related somatic activation, creating new competencies and restoring clients somatic sense of self in a safe and trauma informed manner.
• Become proficient in using body-based interventions for tracking, naming, and safely exploring trauma-related somatic activation, creating new competencies and restoring clients somatic sense of self in a safe and trauma informed manner.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE & FEES
ENTRY REQUIREMENT

This CPD Diploma is open to practitioners who have successfully completed

• A Degree or Diploma in Counselling/ Psychotherapy

This programme may also be of interest to Play Therapists, Art Therapists, Drama and Music Therapists who have appropriate experience and accreditation and are seeking to expand their skill set to work in an informed manner with Trauma.

Teaching Methods

This Programme will be facilitated online via Zoom.

Assessment
Reflective Learning Journals2500 Word Academic Essay1500 Word Book Review

Programme Fee & Payment Schedule

Full Fee: €1,500

• €500 Deposit on registration
• €700 by 25th November 2022
• €300 by 10th February 2023

For more information email liz@greenane.ie Or visit www.greenane.ie/training

Further information: 2022-09-27-DiplomainTraumaInformed-Psychotherapy.pdf

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