Overthinking | Eight-week training for Mental Health Professionals

Master Practical Strategies to Support Clients Struggling with Overthinking and Unhelpful Thought Patterns

Wednesday mornings, 9am to 10.00am from 2 April to 21 May 2025, café style learning. Course includes certificate of attendance (8 CPD hours) and resources. Fee: €95.

Learn effective interventions designed to help clients break free from cycles of overthinking, rumination, and negative thinking. Research shows a strong connection between overthinking and mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD (Kaiser et al., 2016). This training will examine the two-way relationship between overthinking and mental health, offering valuable insights into how these patterns influence mood and emotional well-being.

Key Learning Points:

✅Understanding Overthinking Dynamics

Identify mental habits linked to overthinking, rumination, anxiety, and social anxiety.

Recognise the role of overthinking in chronic pain, illness, and depression in persistent negative thoughts.

✅Targeting Negative Thinking & Core Beliefs

Reduce rumination, perfectionism, and reactivity.

Uncover subconscious rules, schemas, and core beliefs shaping behaviours.

✅Understanding OCD & Overthinking Dynamics

Recognise the cyclical nature of obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviours.

Explore cognitive biases, selective attention, and the role of thought-action fusion in OCD.

Understand internal safety-seeking behaviours and how they reinforce compulsions.

Identify the impact of rumination and over-analysis in maintaining OCD symptoms.

✅Effective Cognitive Strategies

Teach thought monitoring, positive reappraisal, and doubt-reducing techniques.

Address procrastination and perfectionism through tailored interventions.

✅Therapeutic Integration & Mindfulness

Apply techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and MBCT.

Manage the inner critic, impostor syndrome, and ambivalence.

Cultivate mindfulness to navigate intrusive thoughts and PTSD-related overthinking.

Empower your clients to regain control and foster mental resilience.

Wednesday mornings, 9am to 10.00am from 2 April to 21 May 2025 Facilitator: Gerry

Cunningham, MIAHIP, MIACP
Cost: €95

Training includes notes and certificate and 8 hours CPD training.

Booking: mindfulnessclinic.ie | info@mindfulnessclinic.ie | 087-7989 301

Exploring the nature of relational psychotherapy withDr. Linda Finlay: Seminar & reception/book launch, DCU School of Nursing Psychotherapy & Community Health, Friday 28th February, 5-7pm

We warmly invite you to join us in DCUfor a seminar with Dr. Linda Finlay exploring the nature of relational psychotherapy (5-6.30pm), followed by a book signing & reception (wine/soft drinks/sweet nibbles). Linda’s new book Relational Counselling and Psychotherapy has been recently published by Sage and some discounted copies (30% discount) will be available for purchase at this event, as well as a discount code for purchasing the book online.

Please see our event webpage here for further information and to book your place - early booking is advised as places are limited: https://dcu-snpch.zohobackstage.eu/LindaFinlay#/?lang=en

The Regeneration Process Method (RPM)

Heal the Past – Transform the Present – Regenerate the Future

2 Day Workshop

How can we heal the past while building a better future?

This 2-day workshop explores the connections between personal healing, ancestral wisdom, and regenerative action to create lasting change—for ourselves, our communities, and the planet.

What You’ll Gain:

• Understanding of how transgenerational trauma shapes social, racial & ecological crises
• A new fourth phase of trauma healing focused on justice & systemic change
• Tools to navigate eco-anxiety, grief & collective healing
• A holistic approach integrating body, spirit & psychology
• Practical steps to challenge privilege, dismantle oppression & foster regeneration

Who is this for?

This is for you if you feel called to:

• Work with eco-anxiety, grief & systemic change
• Integrate spirituality, healing & social justice
• Reconnect with nature, the unseen world & your true self

Facilitated by: Dr. Ame Cutler, TRInstitute Transpersonal psychologist, educator, and founder of the Transgenerational Regeneration Institute, this experience offers a powerful framework for transformation at both the individual and systemic levels.

Location: Marino Institute, Griffith Ave, Dublin

Dates: Saturday, July 5, 2025 - Sunday, July 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM -5:00 PM
Cost: €330 (Early bird 10% percent discount before May 1st)
CPD: 14 hours

Join us in exploring how healing the past can lead to a more regenerative future.

Website: Transgenerational Regeneration Institute

Follow us: @TRInstitute (Facebook and Instagram)

Local Organisers:

• Catherine Slattery +353 (0)86 032 0321
• Carol Duffy +353 (0)86 805 8622

Limited Spaces - Reserve your spot today

Book Now: enrollmentservices@transgenerationalregenerationinstitute.org

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Certificate in the Foundations of Psychoanalysis

(8 Weeks, Thursdays, Hybrid, April 3-June 6)

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Workshop Description

This workshop with Dr Stephen Terrell gives learners an overview of how Transforming Touch is delivered and the power of therapeutic touch in healing early trauma. It includes a screening of ‘Healing – The Power of Presence’ – a conversation between Dr Terrell & Dr Tony Bates.

What is Transforming Touch®? 

Transforming Touch® is a regulation focused therapy, that uses safe touch to heal and repair early developmental trauma in children, adolescents & adults. It was devised by Dr. Stephen Terrell and works with a 7-point protocol to build attachment and somatic trust in the body. Over time enhancements & the integration of primitive reflexes are incorporated. The practitioner meets the client exactly where they are with presence, regulation and compassion, allowing them to open to the possibility of healing. It’s a relational, non-pathologising approach that is profoundly healing at a nervous system level. It brings together several disciplines including Attachment Theory, Neuroscience, Child Development Theory, Trauma & Somatics.

What is covered? 

The program for the day will include the following:

- Lectures & practical teaching including skill-building. Learn the importance of touch in healing early adversity and some basic touch skills that you can integrate into your practice. 

- Screening of ‘Healing – The Power of Presence’ – A recorded conversation between Dr Stephen Terrell & Dr Tony Bates, Clinical Psychologist & mindfulness practitioner. Come and hear Dr Terrell’s own story and how the modality developed over time. See a very powerful and rich exchange between two stalwarts of mental health healing & innovation. 

- A live demonstration of Transforming Touch®. Witness for yourself the depth & power of this approach, as Dr Terrell applies the principles of Transforming Touch® in a live demo. 

- A panel discussion between a variety of Irish professionals who are already integrating this ground-breaking modality into their work. 

- Q&A During the day, there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions with a focus on interactive & participative learning, drawing on everyone’s experience. 

This workshop also serves as an introduction to the Transforming Touch® Practitioner Training beginning in 2025 at the Avila Carmelite Centre, Dublin.

September 25-28 2025 - Module 1
January 22-25 2026 - Module 2
April 30 - May 3 2026 - Module 3

More information – www.austinattach.com.   

Who is Dr. Stephen Terrell?

Dr. Terrell is a leading expert in the field of Developmental Trauma and Adoption and is recognised worldwide for his work in this area. He is based near Austin Texas in the US and regularly visits Ireland to provide training in Transforming Touch® & to support practitioners who are already using the work. He is co-author of the book ‘Nurturing Resilience’ with Kathy L. Kain. In this book, they draw on fifty years of their combined clinical and teaching experience to provide a clear road map for understanding & working with the complexities of early trauma and its related symptoms. Dr Terrell advocates moving from a symptom-led framework & diagnostics to acknowledging every client’s presentation as normal, based on what they have experienced.

Who is Dr Tony Bates?

Dr Bates is a renowned clinical psychologist. Formerly the head of the Department of Psychology at St James’s Hospital, Dublin, he established the MSc in cognitive psychotherapy at Trinity College Dublin and founded Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. He was made honorary Professor of Psychology in UCD in September 2018 as a tribute to his contribution to the field. He trained as a mindfulness teacher in University of North Wales, Bangor in 2001 and has been active since in disseminating Mindfulness in Ireland. He regularly appears on the Brendan O’Connor Show on RTÉ Radio 1 and is a published author. In his recently published book  ‘Breaking the Heart Open’, he describes how his childhood trauma impacted his life & informed the direction of his work and his philosophy as a psychologist.

Course Details

DURATION: 1 Day    
DATE: Tuesday April 29th
TIMETABLE: 10am to 4.30 pm 
Registration open from 9.30am

VENUE: Rochestown Park Hotel, Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork, T12 AKC8

FEES 

Full Price: €150 including lunch.

Early Bird Price: €125 for tickets purchased before Friday March 7th 2025.

Purchase tickets at www.seminars.ie 

Or book directly on: https://buytickets.at/heartofmindfulness/1555301

https://www.seminars.ie/

Mindfulness & Compassion Based Programmes, Limerick

Next Programme: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction 8-wk Programme (MBSR/CT). Mondays March 3^rd-April 21^st 7-9.15pm

Cost: €395

Compassion Based Programmes (Mindful Self Compassion, Mindfulness Based Compassionate Living & Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for Cancer) are also offered in person, online and one to one support as preferred.

About your instructor: Hilary Smyth, founder of kind Mind Ireland, has extensive training and experience in Mindfulness, Meditation and Compassion following a 30yr background in Nursing (20 as a Palliative Care Specialist and Educator) and is currently an MSc student ofCounselling & Psychotherapy, DCTC. She teaches Mindfulness courses to Cancer Support networks, Healthcare staff and to the general public.

Registration & information:

kindmindireland@gmail.com

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www.kindmindireland.com

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We invite pre-accredited and accredited psychotherapists to join our practice in Limerick City.

Bright, spacious and comfortable therapy rooms available for long term rent (minimum 1 year requirement) on a day or half day basis. No sessional booking.

The room is accessed by buzzer-entry, car parking is available for therapists and the practice is in a central location of the city near public transport and parking. IAHIP or IACP members and the room is available for psychotherapy and counselling professionals only. If interested please contact Karen @ Karen.Prendergast8@gmail.com

 Research Study Title: An Exploration of Psychotherapists views on working with clients who have or had, experiences of Psychosis.

The purpose of this study is toexplore psychotherapist’s views on working with clients who have or had, experiences of psychosis.This research aims to provide an overview of psychotherapist’s views and experiences of working with clients who have had an experience of psychosis in order to fundamentally understand this landscape. The research hopes to highlight if there are any common themes or experiences in providing psychotherapy in order to address potential barriers and educate about the need to improve access to therapy and understand the potential blocks if they exist.

Research Objectives:

1) Improve treatment efficacy by understanding the therapist’s perspective. Exploring these challenges may inform the need for more information/education.

2) Enhancement of the therapeutic alliance with these clients if participants can identify their views, potential biases or misconceptions that may hinder the development of a therapeutic alliance.

3) Partly address stigma for these clients, as they often face negative attitudes and discrimination from society. Identify any stigmatizing beliefs or concerns for participants of clients in therapy experiencing these symptoms. Taking part in this study may help reduce societal stigma and perhaps potentially increase the availability of therapy going forward.

4) Identify areas for professional development and promote competence in working with diverse clients experiencing psychosis. Participating in research can promote more inclusive practices within the field of therapy. The Researcher’s overall aim is to promote awareness and a more compassionate therapeutic approach for client’s experiencing psychosis.

Your participation will help to contribute valuable insights into this area. 

The participants that are being sought: 

Qualified Psychotherapists/Counsellors.Psychotherapy /Counselling Training completed and registered with the relevant professional accredited association (IACP or IAHIP).

The method of data collection and time commitment required from participants:

Anonymous Questionnaire (Link to be forwarded). 

The deadline for participation: 4-6 Weeks (March 16^th 2025) 

For further information/participation please contact:

Regina McNamee (086-8303571) regina.gillen1@gmail.com

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Irish Society of Jungian Analysts in conjunction with the Irish Analytical Psychology Association Presents live on Zoom Thursday, 20th February 2025: 19:30–21:00 (Irish time) _____________________________________________________________________________________ The Relevance of Myth and Mythology in Psychology Gillian Kind, Jungian Analyst ___________________________________________________________ Gillian’s seminar will look at why a ‘myth’ is not a myth. As long as humans have had speech, myth and mythology have always been relevant. Mythology makes sense of the world and the forces greater than ourselves.It educates people into the religion, philosophy, morality and ethics of a culture,especially for the young. It is hands-on age-old knowledge and wisdom. For thepeople concerned, it is not a myth but the truth. With the loss of the ‘myth’ of Christianity for many young and older people inthe West there is a vacuum of meaning, purpose and wisdom which is beingfilled by social media etc. But it is often unsatisfying and can lead to theproblem of extreme anxiety and FOMO. C.G. Jung said ‘The Gods havebecome diseases’, and we can see this in the level of addictions of all kinds. Jung thought that finding one’s own ‘myth’ was very important. Gillian will look athow we might go on this search for what Jung calls ‘The Symbolic Life’. Gillian Kind is a Jungian Analyst living in South West London with a private practice.  She is interested in the overlap of Jungian psychology, religion and psychiatry.  She is a training analyst and supervisor for IGAP and GAP and also gives Grass Roots seminars for the Jung Club London. ≈ Visit Eventbrite for further Information & Booking: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-relevance-of-myth-and-mythology-in-psychology-with-gillian-kind-tickets-1142996496289?aff=oddtdtcreator ≈ Registration closes on Wednesday, 19th February @ 18:00 Important Note: This seminar will not be recorded. Participants should plan to attend the live event. Admission: €21.97 / Students: €16.68 Booking is via Eventbrite only ___________________________________________________________ General enquiries, please contact Nola at isja.events@gmail.com

Minding Autistic Minds Conference

A vital hybrid conference by Autistic people for everyone Our community is in a mental health crisis and we need professionals to help Estimates are that 80% have anxiety, 60% depression and 36% PTSD

Join our conference 25th April focusing on Autistic children's mental health Join us on Sat 26th April focusing on Autistic adult's mental health

Or come for both days at Osprey Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare or online.

We are inviting you into an Autistic space so that together we can make much needed changes in Autistic lives

For further information, please click here>>>