MSc Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy

There is a growing awareness of the widespread harm caused by addiction to individuals, families and society at large and an evolving shift of reliance from a medically based model of treatment to engaging in Talking Therapies.

In an experiential and participative environment, this course offers students the opportunity to acquire key skills and theoretical knowledge to effectively engage with the addiction recovery process.

Who is this course for?

The MSc Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy is a comprehensive professional training course, focused on working therapeutically with people dealing with addiction. This course is aimed at graduates who are currently working, or plan to work, in addiction services, including counsellors and psychotherapists, doctors, nurses, youth workers, social carers, social workers, psychologists and those who wish solidify and enhance their qualifications whilst gaining contemporary theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The course is validated, subject to review, by Middlesex University, designed to supplement trainees’ existing qualifications and is not a stand-alone counselling qualification. This course will also serve professionals within the addiction field who wish to pursue accreditation with the Addiction Counsellors Ireland (ACI) While the ACI does not accredit courses, it does accredit individual applicants taking into account training, qualifications and experience in the field. The MSc Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy programme is designed to fulfil a number of these essential criteria.

What are the benefits of doing this course?

On completion of the course, you will have developed an advanced competency and proficiency working with clients presenting with a wide range of addiction issues in a variety of contemporary settings. You will more fully understand the complex and challenging nature of addiction and recovery, whilst prizing the agency of the individual. You will be well placed to influence attitudes and affect policy in the workplace, community and society. The programme complements the ‘no wrong door’ approach as advocated within national policy which broadens career opportunities, such as those within the health service, private practice, and work within voluntary settings and mental health organisations.

What will you learn?

The course is designed to give learners a working understanding of the theories, process and dynamics of addiction in an ever-changing biopsychosocial context with a strong focus on effective, evidence-based approaches to treatment and counselling. With the individual at the heart of any treatment approach, students will be equipped with a variety of clinical skills applicable to the complex presentation of addiction that spans diverse populations. The programme addresses the ever-pervasive influence of the internet and how it exacerbates the deleterious effects of behavioural addictions such as compulsive gambling, sexual addiction and gaming. The role of the family is evaluated in addition to broader mental health and dual diagnosis issues. Students will experience addiction from a multidisciplinary viewpoint during site visits and within reflexive clinical practice in addition to developing proficiency in three different talk therapy modalities.

VENUES THAT RUN THIS COURSE: Dublin West (Clondalkin)

Apply at https://pcicollege.ie/master-addiction-counselling or by application attached.

• Application form
  
• College Prospectus - 2023/2024
  

MSc Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

This master’s programme is for practitioners who wish to gain specialist training in psychotherapy for children, teenagers and young people under the age of 25.

The programme sets out to build upon the knowledge and skills that you have developed through your undergraduate education and practical experience as a counsellor and psychotherapist. The programme acknowledges the requirement for all psychotherapists working with children and young people to complete a specialised academic and professional qualification to ensure the highest standards are met. Our programme is intended to align itself with European and international standards and promote continuous development and support for the therapist. The course meets the minimum competency standards for working with Under 18’s as developed by the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP).

Who is this course for?

The MSc. Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy programme is a comprehensive professional training course, focused on working therapeutically with young people. The course is validated by Middlesex University* and is designed to supplement trainees’ existing qualifications. It is not a stand-alone counselling qualification. Applicants include counsellors and psychotherapists who are accredited or are eligible for accreditation, with the IACP/IAHIP/BACP or equivalent, all of whom seek to deepen or extend their current skills to facilitate therapeutic work with young people up to the age of 25 years.

What are the benefits of doing this course?

The philosophy underpinning the Master of Science in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy is a belief that the practice of working with children and adolescents requires a specific type of skill set. You will gain the knowledge and skills to create fundamental changes for children and adolescents, and our diverse faculty brings together rigorous classroom learning with individualised mentorship and hands-on professional learning.

The programme centres around theoretical knowledge, skills and experiential growth which will instil a sense of competence, confidence and clarity for the developing child and adolescent psychotherapist. You will gain a number of practical skills such as assessments, creative skills and report writing.

We integrate professional development through self-reflection, emphasising personal capabilities such as self-awareness, integrity, sensitivity, flexibility, insight, compassion, imagination, and personal presence. You will also cultivate an enhanced sensitivity to the experience of childhood, and the many developmental strengths and difficulties with which young people are constantly engaging.

What will you learn?

As a student on the MSc Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy programme you will be immersed in the therapeutic skills required to work with children and adolescents, developing a mastery in the practical application of both skills and theory in class and through clinical placement. You will be equipped with tools and skills for assessment and intervention when working with children and adolescents coupled with experiential practice where you can experience first-hand what it is like to use creative therapies to enhance the therapeutic relationship and process. You are encouraged to think critically, explore diverse perspectives, and develop your communication skills as you proceed through the coursework. You will examine critical current legal and ethical obligations around Child Protection, statutory reporting, contracting with parents and clients, case notes, confidentiality and consent. You will be provided with opportunities to evaluate and critically assess appropriate interventions for the client group and develop proficiency in assessment and report writing skills. You will be introduced to a trauma informed approached to working with children and adolescents in addition to an in depth understanding of the role of the family and child psychology.

VENUES THAT RUN THIS COURSE: Dublin West (Clondalkin)

Apply at https://pcicollege.ie/master-child-adolescent-counselling-psychotherapy or apply using application form attached.

• Application form 
• College Prospectus - 2023/2024

Participants Needed

• Are you an experienced, accredited/validated, psychotherapist, counsellor or relationship mentor? 
• Would you like to participate in a study that aims to define the meaning of relational safety in a therapeutic relationship ?
• Please follow this link to find out more, and to complete an online qualitative questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/DSWBz0DNh9

Please contact Aoife Ryan at aoife.ryan@tus.ie for further information.

• Research Information Form

Art Therapy Experiential Workshop
10^th & 11^th of June
Soearth Projects, Kill, Co.Kildare

This two-day workshop will explore the relationship we have to the everyday and specific objects/ memorabilia that we accumulate and surround ourselves with in our lives.

Each has a particular meaning and story for us, from the mundane to those objects that maintain and develop particular meanings, memories and connections for us.

This experiential workshop will allow participants to explore and reflect on the relationship they/ we have to such objects, to recognise their significance and their meaning for us and what we gain/can gain from them in an understanding of ourselves.

The two-day event will use a creative approach to these explorations, which will contain both individual and some group exercises. This creative approach will allow participants to each find an alternative and different way of exploring and expressing their thoughts/ feelings and understandings that may arise. The group will then be used for a wider reflection and support in relation to these discussions.

We will take advantage of the unique environment at Soearth during the weekend. The outdoors element of this weekend will be core throughout. Influences derived from Environmental Art Therapy practices will be integrated and explored.

No previous art experience is needed and all materials will be provided. This workshop is intended for professionals (or Trainees) working therapeutically in their careers, as well as others who have an interest in the Creative Therapies. Whilst the workshop is not intended to teach art psychotherapy techniques to individuals, the rationale for this approach and the wider use of the creative arts therapies generally will be related to.

What will you gain from the experience?

• Wellbeing and Personal development.

• Introduction to processes inherent in Art Therapy/Environmental Art Therapy practices.

• Tangible experiences of the art therapy process through a variety of traditional and non-traditional creative media, fostering different ways of seeing and expressing

• Introduction to integrated eco arts based activities grounded within a self-care model.

• Enjoy a creative self-care process within a purpose built and nature based environment.

• Guidance & facilitation from two experienced Art Therapists

• Soearth Projects CPD certificate issued on completion

Course times/ cost

Saturday the 10th & Sunday 11th of June
10am – 4pm (daily)
Cost €210

Info/Accommodation: Please contact info@soearthprojects.com or contact Heidi Morrison on 087 060 5553 for additional Information /accommodation queries

Bookings: 
Please book through Eventbrite or directly at info@soearthprojects.com

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/art-therapy-experiential-workshop-soearth-projects-tickets-606001265097

Facilitators Biography:

Ed Kuczaj – Art Psychotherapist

Ed Kuczaj is former Head of Department of Arts in Health and Education at MTU Crawford College retiring in 2017. Prior to this position he worked in the NHS in the UK, as a clinician and Arts Therapy manager in the area of learning disabilities. He has published a number of articles and contributed to books in this area particularly around the area of loss and bereavement. During his time in the UK, he was a member of the British Association of Art Therapists and also Vice Chair for a number of years. Since retiring he has been involved in the Cork/ BVI Art Therapy Initiative, which worked in the British Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, shortly after the occurrence of hurricane Irma in 2017, working in schools and with community groups there. He was also chair of the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists in 2018 – 2020 and is still involved in the association's work. He also works as supervisor and is an advisor for the Soearth Project in Kill, Co Kildare, as well as Academic Council Chair at the Children's Therapy Centre.

Ed also engages in his own creativity through photography/ painting and sculpture and exhibits occasionally in Cork and Co Waterford where he is based.

Heidi Morrison – Art Psychotherapist

Heidi believes in fostering creativity and personal connections with nature for health and wellbeing. Her passion for creativity and nature informs the direction and vision of Soearth Projects. Heidi manages and designs programmes running in Soearth.

Collaboration with other Creative Art Therapists/facilitators and community bodies iscentral the success of the business. Heidi also runs private Art Psychotherapy sessions for Adults and is experienced with a diversity of complex mental health illnesses and difficulties. She has worked in a number of Private and Public mental health settings, these include St Patrick’s University Hospital, Kildare & West Wicklow mental health HSE services and Linn Dara CAMHS. Heidi is experienced at facilitating arts based self-care groups both for business and community groups. She continues to practice as a Visual Artist and hosts group and solo shows throughout the year.

Counselling and Play therapy rooms available to rent in 4 hour block sessions from Monday to Friday in Killinarden Family Resource Centre.

We are also looking for student counsellors to join our team.

Please contact Mary on 01 452 7143 for more information.

Do you think it is possible for individuals to repress a memory for years and then recover it? What would that mean for the memory being recovered? Is it appropriate to question the possibility or validity of a recovered memory? The ongoing controversial debate around memory repression and recovery may have serious implications for psychotherapeutic theory and practice. As practicing psychotherapists, we want to know your valued opinions and experiences.

My name is Owen Coyle and I’m a Masters student in Applied Psychology. I am looking for practitioners of psychotherapy that are currently working in Ireland to complete a 10 minute survey on memory repression and recovery – please follow the link below:

https://ucc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6LpfSTRWefRLQc6

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION SHEET

Have You Recently Graduated?Are You Looking To Join Our Team?

We are interested in hearing from pre-accredited therapists who would like to work in our thriving practice.

Our rooms are bright and spacious and suitable for working with clients of all ages. We have three rooms available to rent in the centre of Naas and of Celbridge, Co Kildare.

We offer:

• Client referrals
• A therapist profile and photo on our website
• High-Speed WIFI for Online Therapy Sessions
• Evening Hours Available Now
• Open 7 Days a Week from 8am to 10pm

Contact Evelyn, Jennifer or Colin on 085 105 0337 for more details or email info@anneleigh.ie

Thesis RESEARCH BY James O’Donnell
(master’s in counselling and Psychotherapy, DUBLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL)

I am seeking to interview psychotherapists who use dreams/dreamwork as part of their client work.

The aim of my research is to explore the utility of dreamwork in contemporary psychotherapeutic practice, with a specific emphasis on symbolism and its role in psychical life.The interviews will take 40 to 50 minutes and will be completely anonymous and confidential.

I will be very appreciative to ear from any therapists who would be willing and able to participate in my research.

Please feel free to email me on lanua7@gmail.com or to call me on 085 251 3759

Sincere thanks.

James.

IN PERSON GROUP SUPERVISION
A Gestalt Relational Model

Sandra Mullen
Psychotherapist, Accredited Supervisor, MIAHIP, MICP

Supervision is a space for counsellors, psychotherapists, and allied health professionals to develop their skills, protect from burnout and explore their own personal and professional development. It is a dynamic learning and development process in which both parties learn and grow together. (Page & Wosket 199:4).  The Gestalt Relational model of Group supervision forms the foundation of a supervisory relationship based on the philosophical principles of existential phenomenology, field theory and dialogic existentialism, a relationship that can hold safely what Yontef describes as our ‘Moment to moment experience of the ‘between’ and of the mutual influencing and co creation of meaning’ (Yontef 2002:15). This supervision group will be a holding space for therapists where they can be supported to stay with and reflect on how they impact and are impacted by their clients. Providing the opportunity where they can be curious and learn from their experience of what is evoked in them, including their struggles, doubts, and growing edges as they emerge in the group and ultimately to support them in providing a safe holding space for their clients.

Who is the group for?

The group is for professionals who work in a process and integrative manner with a varied caseload. It is open to Accredited and Pre accredited Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

Sandra is a Gestalt Psychotherapist and Supervisor accredited with IAHIP and ICP. She trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy with the Gestalt Institute of Ireland (GII) and completed her training in Relational Gestalt Supervision with the Dublin Gestalt Centre (DGC). Sandra has a background in the community and voluntary sector with over 25 years’ experience providing personal development, educational and community-based programmes for individuals, families, and groups. She is also a facilitator, trainer, and organisational consultant with extensive experience in areas of supervision, team development, workplace learning and practitioners’ self-care. Sandra is currently working in private practice in the Dublin Gestalt Centre and in Tallaght.

Time:Tuesdays 6.45pm – 9.15pm
Dates: Dates for next block of 4 Sessions

• 30^th May 223
  
• 20^th June 2023
  
• 26^th September 2023
  
• 24^th October 2023
  

Venue: Dublin Gestalt Centre, 66 Lr Leeson Street, Dublin 2

Fee: €75 per person per session - Total cost €300 per person for 4 sessions. Payment is due in two instalments of €150 in advance.

For further details please contact Sandra Mullen by e mail at sandramullen2002@yahoo.com; Tel on 086 417 1912

THE HIGH ART OF HELPING

CONSTELLATION WORK WITH HORSES AN EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP ASSISTED BY HORSE PRESENCE AND WISDOM

Sunday June 11^th 2023 Castlefergus Quinn Co Clare
Fee: Euro 200.00

Helpfulness is a beautiful human quality, and helping in a professional way is a special Art. People often feel drawn to work with others and to help them in a special way. This pull can come from a deep love and loyalty that stems from within our own family system, our own herd.

To help in a healthy way, it is important to be able to understand what it is that has drawn us into our chosen profession and to be curious about what it is our hearts are longing for.

The ground-breaking work of Bert Hellinger, coming from his training in psychoanalysis to his systemic family therapy, allows us to see ourselves through a lens which brings to light our connections, loyalties and bonds, conscious and unconscious, across the generations.

The methodology of 'the constellation' uses human representatives to represent family members, issues or internal parts of ourselves. We use this lens and methodology and we include the presence and wisdom of the horses as representatives in the family field. Clearing our own 'field' allows us to work with clarity about our role as ‘Helpers’. This serves as a protection for the people we work with and avoids burnout for ourselves.In order to give in a healthy way, we must first be able to receive in a healthy way. Then we may no longer project our unconscious entanglements, our early unmet needs on to our co-workers and clients.

When we can experience being separate and connected, then we ourselves, and those we work with, become freer to move and heal in a healthy way. Helping at this level is 'a high art'.

These innovative workshops are offered to people who work with others. We use a team approach. The facilitating team consists of an equine specialist, mental health professionals and most importantly 'the horses'. All activities take place on the ground and you need no previous experience with horses to participate.

The structure of the day is based on Bert Hellinger's work on 'The high art of helping' and the three basic systemic principles of relationship: Belonging, Reciprocity and Order: things being in their right place.

In these, one day workshops we prepare to enter 'another's' field, (the others we work with). Participants are invited to come into a deeper awareness of themselves within their family field, their family herd. You are invited to come with an open heart and a respectful willingness to explore how the need to belong has shaped you.These workshops often facilitate a very deep inner movement whereby things come to the surface and into awareness in a healing and gentle way.

When we work in the presence of horses, observing their behaviour and at the same time being aware of what happens inside us as we allow ourselves to become attuned to them, we find that they can teach us to be present to our true selves, mindfully in alignment, separate and connected.

Horses are such authentic representatives and they mirror for us in an extraordinary way when we are present and open to their wisdom. As we enter the energetic field of the horse we can deepen our capacity for a transformational process in a truly profound way.

For further information and booking:

Colette Green, MA MIAHIP. Tel: 086 826 7687
colettegreen1@yahoo.ie / www.ochre.ie

Deirdre Kennedy, BA Iopt. Tel: 087 293 2120
info@dkcraniosacral.com / www.dkcraniosacral.com